Accor meeting luxury millennial needs is a positive move
A recent partnership with Katara Hospitality to incorporate the Delano brand in Paris will allow Accor to modernise its luxury product offering, appealing to the new luxury traveller.
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Over 70s should not be forgotten in travel’s recovery
A spike in travel bookings from over 70s reflects that Covid-19’s most vulnerable victims should...
Increased privacy and flexibility to characterise lodging industry in 2021
As 2020 draws to a close, we look at the five key trends that will shape the lodging industry in...
Companies investing in contactless technologies and enhanced hygiene protocols to attract customers: Poll
Companies are turning to new technologies and hygiene practices to recover from the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airbnb’s Q3 earnings demonstrates a positive reaction to the pandemic
Having its hand forced due to the pandemic, Airbnb altered its internal and external strategic direction and it resulted in...
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Majority employers unwilling to send employees to attend overseas MICE events amid COVID-19 pandemic: Poll
The meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector has been among the hardest hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Verdict has conducted a poll to assess whether employers are…
Middle East hotels reportedly see increase in hotel occupancy rates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly ‘driving the recovery of the hotel industry’ in the Middle East region. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi topped the Middle East with 62%…
Saudi Arabia and banks sign deal on $43bn worth tourism projects
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality firms are expected to benefit from huge investments into hotel rooms, infrastructure as well as construction. Late last month, Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund, Riyadh Bank and…
UK tourism industry is dealt another blow as England’s three-tier system is rolled out
The new three-tier system that has been rolled out in England comes in to force today (14 October 2020). An already battered UK tourism industry is set to enter the…
SoftBank to directly manage Oyo’s Latin American operations via JV
SoftBank Group has reportedly partnered with Indian hospitality start-up Oyo to directly manage the latter’s Latin American operations. In an interview with Reuters, Oyo Brazil head Henrique Weaver told the…
Sun International eyes 3,300 job cuts to navigate through Covid-19 crisis
Luxury hotels and resorts operator Sun International is planning to slash 3,300 jobs in South Africa and Chile as part of its restructuring plan to withstand Covid-19 headwinds. Lockdown restrictions…
