Everyone is seeking a real personal connection
Six months into the pandemic, with sanitation standards thoroughly reinvented and remastered, conveying warmth is the new hot topic among hoteliers and restaurateurs.
Several big name properties have fallen behind on their debt or closed
While a large number of U.S. hotels temporarily closed their doors in spring, it looks now looks like that a significant number might not be able to reopen as expected.
With so many people working remotely, more people than usual take trips right around now
Considering that the travel industry has been turned upside down, it only makes sense that a new travel trend has emerged. Introducing “Stretch Season” - where summer travel stretches into fall.
Horwath HTL: USA hotel industry observations and forecasts. Corporate-transient demand will remain sluggish while companies adopt and employees adapt to new liability-limiting travel policies.
Can hotels cement their place in the new remote working culture? With remote working now mainstream, hotels are increasingly offering empty rooms as individual office space for the day.
Booking.com lays off 63 at Wyoming call center. The facility in West Michigan stands as one of the largest call centers for the company, housing a staff of roughly 1,200.
Airlines are using frequent flyer programs to sell debt. Airlines are looking to an unusual piece of collateral to obtain new funds – frequent flyer programs.
citizenM launches corporate subscription. The company has announced the launch of a new subscription model available through its app, with payments made monthly or annually.
Expedia advertising campaign acknowledges realities of the Covid era. Running under the tagline "Stop Motion. Start Traveling," the campaign encourages homebound travelers to "feel inspired to get back out there, when they're ready."
IDeaS: Now is the time to revamp your brand, ramp up visibility, and make a lasting impression. While our world may never be the same again - and adaptation to safety regulations and consumer-driven changes is a necessity - business will return to those who attract it.
Duetto: Some hotels just stand out from the crowd. It is the right resources, attitude and approach that give hotels a competitive advantage.