Optimism rising for hospitality industry despite canceled events, concerts

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Thousands would be flocking to the area this weekend for the 2020 WIAA State Track & Field Meet at UW-La Crosse, but due to COVID-19, organizers were forced to cancel the event.

The meet has an annual economic impact of over $2 million to the area according to the La Crosse County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The effects of COVID-19 have been devastating for the hospitality industry. In April, hotels in La Crosse County were seeing single digits.

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Leisure and Hospitality drive jobs number higher

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The employment rate decreased slightly and job numbers rose for the first time since the coronavirus crisis began.

The May jobs numbers showed an unexpected jump in payrolls as certain sectors like leisure and hospitality made a comeback that dramatically beat estimates and surprised economists and market observers.

Non-farm payrolls jumped 2.509 million in May, compared to an expected loss of 7.5 million. Leisure and hospitality sectors, which had been hit sharply by the coronavirus’s shutdowns, added 1.239 million jobs, the largest rebound. Food services and drinking places employment grew by 22%.

The challenge for restaurants reopening is that they must do so with some measure of social distancing in place; being restricted to lower capacities could pose a threat to many more hospitality jobs coming back.

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Japan hotels, restaurants seek new revenue streams

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Japan’s hospitality sector is adapting its offerings to include daily room use and takeaway services to bring in much-needed revenue during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

High-end hotels have rolled out campaigns inviting businesses to use their spacious, WiFi-equipped rooms for telecommuting.

In Tokyo, the ANA InterContinental offers half-day (three hours) and full-day (nine hours) plans for one or two people to use its twin or double rooms for remote working.

The Hotel Granvia Osaka is also offering daily plans (nine hours) for remote working.

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New study calculates cost of post-pandemic housekeeping

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Hotel operations platform Optii Solutions has been working with hotel partners to calculate the cost of implementing the new cleaning requirements

Before the pandemic, a standard leisure room took an average of 39.3 minutes to clean and cost $9.42 in terms of staff time, based on a guestroom accommodating one or two people.

According to Optii, incorporating the new cleaning protocols will push the cleaning time for a standard leisure room up to 42.3 minutes at a cost of $10.12. The cost increases when children stay in the room (45.2 minutes at a cost of $10.80 per room), and decreases for business travelers (31.8 minutes to clean at a cost of $7.60 per room.) 

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New safety rules announced for UAE hotels

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Hotels across the UAE have new guidelines to follow to ensure they operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Guidelines were issued by The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and apply to all hotels across the emirates, according to state news agency Wam

There are 21 main points covered in the hotel guidelines, which advice on policies for physical distancing measures, cleaning and sanitizing of guest rooms, health checks for staff and guests, as well as hygiene protocols for restaurants, cafes, swimming pools, beaches, and health clubs.

Under the new guidelines, hotels must test staff for COVID-19 before reopening. Tests must then be repeated every 15 days.

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MSC to debut two new ships during summer 2021 programme

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The cruise company revealed that it will further extend the temporary fleet-wide halt of its cruise operation through to  July 31, 2020. 

It also announced that it will debut two new ships, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore, during the summer 1 August 2021 program due to the delay that was caused by the temporary closure of the shipyard due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It will offer the popular ‘Six Pearls’ itinerary calling the Italian cities of Genoa and, for visits to Pompeii, Naples; Messina, Sicily; Valletta, Malta; Barcelona, Spain, and Marseille, France. 

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Hampton Inn & Suites Keller Town Center

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TI Group, Inc. and Hotel Equities announced the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton- Keller Town Center and welcomed local dignitaries and VIPs, including Hon. Pat McGrail, Mayor of Keller, Mark Hafner, Keller City Manager, and long-time Keller developer Douglas Gilliland with TI Group, Inc. along with many other dignitaries to celebrate the property's grand opening.

Located at 200 Town Center Lane, Keller TX 76248, the hotel is uniquely positioned in the heart of the city. The property is owned by TI Group, Inc. and managed by Hotel Equities

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Top Dining-Out Trends for a Post-Pandemic Society

Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management projects five dining-out trends affecting restaurants, bars, and consumers that are emerging in a post-pandemic world. The trends were presented by Michael Cheng, dean of the Chaplin School.

Top Dining-Out Trends in a post-pandemic society:

• Dining-Out Trend #1 Transparency and Communication

• Dining-Out Trend #2 Innovation and Creativity

• Dining-Out Trend #3 Contactless Technology and Virtual Presence

• Dining-Out Trend #4 A Collaborative Community

• Dining-Out Trend #5 Reset!

"While these are signs that we see today, the next 12 months will give us better clarity of the way forward," said Cheng.

Will home-sharing and luxury hotels recover sooner after COVID-19?

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STR (Smith Travel Research), a leading data analytics provider for the lodging industry, conducted an opinion survey about travelers' attitudes towards different types of accommodation facilities based on their preference from the past experience. One assumption for such an analysis is that travelers tend to stick to the same kind of accommodation facility for their trips.

The short-term rental/vacation rental/self-catering segment appears to be least affected for post-pandemic travel. There was only an 8 percent-point change (29% vs. 37%) for the group who would travel less. 

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The summer season begins - Accor is working hard to provide a wide variety of flexible and safe destinations

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Accor anticipates that more than 70% of its global network will reopen by the start of July. Accor has also seen renewed interest in travel demand, with hotel reservations doubling.

Guests who have booked a non-flexible rate directly on the ALL.com reservation site for a stay until June 30, 2020, can change their reservation to a future date (within the next 18 months) at the same hotel or receive a voucher for the full value of their stay for later use.

Business Plus and ibis Business cards will be extended by six months from the expiry date.

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Marriott opens all hotels in China, sees steady US recovery

Marriott International has reopened all its hotels in China and is seeing a steady recovery in the United States, its biggest market, Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson said

In the United States, Marriott's hotels that remained open crossed the 20 percent occupancy threshold and continue to see an improvement

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Announces New Signing - To open InterContinental in Rome

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) announces the signing of a franchise agreement with Westmont Hospitality Group and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”), for a captivating property in the heart of Rome.

The project is held by a newly established real estate investment fund managed by Milan-based Castello SGR, one of Italy’s premier real estate management companies

Voco South Melbourne Hotel Announced for 2023

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Scheduled to open in early 2023 in partnership with Melbourne-based developers, BEKL, the new-build voco South Melbourne will be a different way to stay at the northern end of St Kilda Road

Focusing on the ‘Me Time’ concept, where guests can look forward to a great night’s sleep with premium beds, innovative lighting, and user-friendly technology, as well as superior showers to start the day well. Beyond guest rooms, the brand’s signature ‘voco Life’ concept will be front and center, with a vibrant and sociable restaurant and bar spaces.

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IDeaS and SIHOT Expand Partnership to Provide Seamless Two-Way Data Integration for Hoteliers

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IDeaS, the leader in revenue management solutions, announced a new technology integration with SIHOT.

The two-way data integration between IDeaS' revenue management solutions and SIHOT's leading property management software, SIHOT.PMS, will help the global hotel industry accurately forecast business demand, maximize occupancy and ADR, and increase overall operational effectiveness through automated pricing decisions.

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Maldives brings forward reopening date to July

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"We are planning to reopen our borders for visitors in July 2020," read an official statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism on May 30.

To ensure safety, the government says it is issuing a "Safe Tourism License" to accredit tourist facilities that abide by government legislation and specific safety requirements like having a certified medic on call and holding an "adequate stock" of personal protection equipment.

Travelers will also need to take steps. They'll be required to present a medical certificate confirming proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken at least 14 days before they arrive.

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Hotel stocks surge as govt allows resumption of hospitality services from June 8

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Hotel stocks are rallying after the Home Ministry's announced the re-opening of economic and other activities in the country except for containment zones, which will continue to remain in lockdown till June 30.

The government has allowed hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality services to resume operations from June 8 onwards.

Hotel Association of India Vice President K.B. Kachru said, "The pandemic and consequent lockdowns have had a disastrous impact on the hotel sector."

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Region overview: Europe to welcome 300,000 new hotel rooms

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With hotels finally reopening after the COVID-19 crisis and demand picking up again around the world, confidence is rising that the hotel industry could soon return to its pre-crisis growth trajectory.

As of late May, 1,675 hotels are in the pipeline, adding another 292,924 rooms to Europe’s hotel offering.

Hilton is expanding aggressively in Europe, and consequently, four of its brands are represented in the list of Europe’s top 10 fastest growing hotel brands.

Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, which has 20 hotels in its pipeline, followed by Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts and Scandic hotels with 18 upcoming openings each.

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Coronavirus claims 215,734 hotel-supported jobs in New York

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Coronavirus-related losses of jobs supported by the hotel industry in New York numbered 215,734 out of a total of 528,618 hotel-supported jobs, according to a hotel industry estimate.

Californi, Florida, Nevada, and Texas are expected to be the states hardest hit by losses of jobs 

Nationwide, 44 percent of hotel workers were projected to lose their jobs in the coming weeks due to the pandemic, which has led to a dramatic drop in hotel occupancy. 

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Lockdown 5.0: Chennai restaurants battle manpower crunch after migrant workers return home

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With most migrant workers have left for their home states, many restaurants in the city are struggling to reopen for business even as the lockdown restrictions are being relaxed

Many restaurants which were owned by people from neighboring states like Kerala and Andhra Pradesh also remain closed as employees rushed back to their hometowns just before the lockdown

Local workers demand Rs 700 to Rs 1000 per day and with the outlook for business remaining uncertain, it was a risk.

But some other restaurants in the city managed to keep their workers here by taking care of their needs during the lockdown.

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Zleep Hotels Opens New Hotel In Copenhagen

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Due to the corona epidemic's impact on the country's tourism, the opening date has previously been postponed. Zleep Hotels now opened the doors to yet another of its popular select-service hotels. The hotel is located in Ørestad 

Zleep Hotel Copenhagen Arena is the largest Zleep hotel to date with no less than 211 beautiful and stylish rooms.

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