Measuring Discrimination on the Airbnb Platform

Key Take Away

In partnership with Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization with millions of members, and with guidance from civil rights and privacy rights organizations, Airbnb will launch a groundbreaking project to measure and fight bias and discrimination. It will start on June 30, 2020, and will be limited to U.S.-based hosts and guests

This project has been in development for nearly two years with support and input from Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, Center for Democracy & Technology, Color Of Change, League of United Latin American Citizens – LULAC, National Action Network, The Leadership Conference, and Upturn

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news.airbnb.com/measuring-discrimination-on-the-airbnb-platform/

Shanghai Restaurant removes photos of Indian princess from menu card after family's objection

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A popular Indian restaurant in Shanghai has removed its menu card featuring the photographs of a former Indian princess from Uttar Pradesh following a complaint filed by her family to the Indian Embassy here.

The pictures of princess Mehrunnisa Khan, daughter of late Nawab of Rampur Syed Raza Ali Khan, were printed on the menu of the restaurant in the eastern Chinese metropolis.

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repository.inshorts.com/articles/en/PTI/f47dd48f-4d7e-4a09-8400-37ea76bfd23d

CG Hospitality acquires two iconic Fairmont properties in Kenya

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CG Hospitality, the hospitality arm of CG Corp Global, the first multi-billion-dollar conglomerate from Nepal, has announced its re-entry into the rapidly growing East Africa market, with the acquisition of two iconic Fairmont properties in Kenya namely - Fairmont Mara Safari Club & Fairmont The Norfolk

Fairmont Mara Safari Club, located in the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, is home to the great wildebeest migration

Both the assets are currently undergoing improvements to bring back the legacy and glory.

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www.hotelierindia.com/business/11155-cg-hospitality-acquires-two-iconic-fairmont-properties-in-kenya

Delhi: 40 hotels, 80 banquet halls to be converted to COVID-19 facilities with 20K more beds

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The Delhi government has directed district magistrates and other officials concerned to set up nearly 20,000 more beds in the wake of a spurt in COVID-19 cases in the national capital.

According to the official, around 40 hotels and 80 banquet halls will be converted into health facilities to provide medical care to coronavirus-infected people.

 Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said that Delhi would need 1.5 lakh beds by July 31 if people from other states start coming to the national capital for treatment.

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www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-40-hotels-80-banquet-halls-to-be-converted-to-covid-19-facilities-with-20k-more-beds-11592147122898.html

Worldwise: Pastry Chef Cathrine Nilsen’s Favorite Things—In and Out of the Kitchen

Key Take Away

Nilsen, 45, was smitten with baking from a young age, thanks to a mother who regularly made-from-scratch desserts at home. In the kitchen, Nilsen’s earliest memories are of “my mom letting me lick off the leftovers from her bowl.” When she was 16, Nilsen helped out at a bakery, the experience leaving her even more hooked on sweets and inspired to attend pastry school in Denmark.

At Britannia Hotel, Nilsen’s passion for pastry translates to such creations as an ethereal omelette norvégienne—the Scandinavian version of Baked Alaska—or the potet, a melange of marzipan, vanilla cream, sponge cake, and raspberries

Prior to Britannia Hotel, Nilsen, a former member of the Norwegian National Pastry team, worked at the high-end Hotel Continental in Oslo and Hotel D’Angleterre in Copenhagen

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www.barrons.com/articles/worldwise-pastry-chef-cathrine-nilsens-favorite-thingsin-and-out-of-the-kitchen-01591803020

Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Tripadvisor Study Outlines Five-Stage Hospitality Recovery

Key Take Away

Tripadvisor’s latest study, “Beyond COVID-19: The Road to Recovery for the Travel Industry,” outlines a five-stage recovery for the travel and hospitality industry: Decline, Plateau, Emerge, Domestic Travel, and finally, a return to International Travel.

The study shows the world is still hungry for travel: More than two-thirds of travelers (68%) reported they were already thinking about where they want to go next.

Tripadvisor also suggests that operators “throw out the rule book,” and adopt a test and learn approach. 

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www.hotelbusiness.com/tripadvisor-study-outlines-5-stage-hospitality-recovery/

Rémy Cointreau offers free training to hospitality workers

Key Take Away

The French spirits group launched the training sessions in response to the “unprecedented difficulties currently faced by the hospitality industry around the world”.

They are designed to help bar staff boost their skills while unemployed or furloughed.Courses cover a broad range of subjects, including bartending skills, food preparation

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drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/8900/R_E9my_Cointreau_offers_free_training_to_hospitality_workers.html

At Least Half of Pubs Will Never Reopen After COVID-19, U.K. Hospitality Union Says

Key Take Away

The U.K. hospitality industry is worth about £100 billion ($127.7 billion) to the British economy or, more accurately, it was before COVID-19 hit.

The schedule for reopening bars and restaurants is different depending on the country within the U.K. In Scotland and Wales, no firm date has been given, July 20 is the date in Northern Ireland and in England, it gets even more complicated.

Fast-food restaurant chain LEON has been running a "Feed Britain" campaign, for example, where food boxes can be ordered for delivery, and other restaurants are relying on delivery services Deliveroo or Uber Eats.

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www.newsweek.com/pubs-never-reopen-covid-19-uk-hospitality-union-1509784

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Midas Hospitality opens Aloft Hotel in St. Louis

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Midas Hospitality recently opened the St. Louis region’s first Aloft hotel by Marriott in the heart of the 200-acre Cortex Innovation Community in St. Louis.

 Katie O’Connor is the general manager of the property, with Robyn Niedringhaus leading the area sales team and efforts. This is the 12th hotel Midas Hospitality will manage in the greater St. Louis region

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rejournals.com/midas-hospitality-opens-aloft-hotel-in-st-louis/

Campus Reopening: EHL Becomes the World’s Best-Equipped Hospitality School for a Digital Future

key Take Away

After two months of campus closure and confinement, EHL Group announces the reopening of its campuses

In order to ensure the best conditions for the return to the campus, the School has put in place a complete disinfection plan and has reviewed all its teaching methods, technologies, and on-site facilities.

 In total, more than 7,000 hours of courses have been given online since the beginning of the containment, with close to a hundred professors who had to switch their entire programs to distance learning in just a few days.

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indiaeducationdiary.in/campus-reopening-ehl-becomes-the-worlds-best-equipped-hospitality-school-for-a-digital-future/

IL Tornabuoni: New Luxury Hotel Set To Open In Florence

Key Take Away

In Florence—one of the country’s major tourism meccas—a brand-new, five-star property will be welcoming guests for the first time in September 2020.

The new IL Tornabuoni hotel, housed in one of the oldest palazzos in the heart of the city’s historic center, will offer 62 newly renovated rooms and suites

How will IL Tornabuoni differentiate itself from other 5-star properties in Florence? 

We will focus on providing attentive and authentic service, making sure that each guest’s stay—as well as their experiences in Florence— is memorable.  

When will the property begin taking reservations? 

 September 2020 is coming! Bookings are already open and we are ready to take reservations. Stay tuned!

For More Information

www.forbes.com/sites/irenelevine/2020/06/10/il-tornabuoni-new-five-star-luxury-hotel-set-to-open-in-florence-italy/#77f71be36ea0

Country overview: 70,000 new rooms planned across the UAE

Key Take Away

In 2020, 72 new hotel projects are scheduled to open in the UAE, adding 25,667 rooms to its extensive hotel offering. Then another 71 hotels will open their doors in 2021, bringing 19,667 more rooms.

Dubai is the fastest-growing city for hotel development across the UAE. 161 new hotels with 51,460 rooms are planned in the emirate, further expanding an already well-established market.

The largest ongoing project in the country is the refurbishment of the 1,539-room Atlantis The Palm Dubai, which is due to complete this year

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tophotel.news/country-overview-70000-new-rooms-planned-across-the-uae/

New IoT option aims to aid hotel housekeepers

Key Take Away

Location-based technology company TraknProtect has launched TraknKleen, a new Internet-of-Things technology solution designed to help hotels further enhance housekeeping operations and ensure cleanliness standards during Post-COVID-19 travel. 

TraknKleen trilaterates data from multiple sources, including housekeeping carts, ID cards, and cleaning supplies, to automatically track the date, time, and duration of the cleaning process for guestrooms and public areas in a hotel. The tool also uses multiple data points to help hotels assess and confirm compliance with established cleaning protocols

For More Information

www.hotelmanagement.net/housekeeping/new-iot-option-aims-to-aid-hotel-housekeepers

Rosewood Hotel Group appoints new chief brand officer

With the appointment of Joanna Gunn as a Chief Brand Officer, Rosewood Hotel Group has added strong leadership to the company’s brand, marketing, and communications team.

She brings more than 23 years’ luxury experience to her new position. Previously, she was a Chief Brand Officer for Lane Crawford, a luxury multi-brand retailer.

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Hilton to Open 4 New Hotels in Turkey

Key Take Away

Hilton Hotels announced four new hotel openings in Turkey. The new hotels belong to Hilton’s fast-growing upscale hotel brand.

The new hotels are:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Şanlıurfa

 It is expected to open in 2022, will be Hilton's second hotel in Şanlıurfa.

• Hilton Garden Inn Balıkesir

Hilton Garden Inn Balikesir will be Hilton's first hotel in Balıkesir. Which is planned to open in 2022,

• Hampton by Hilton Çerkezköy

Hampton by Hilton Çerkezköy is Hilton's first hotel in Çerkezköy. It is planned to open in 2022

• Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Arnavutköy

It will be opened in Arnavutköy, the rapidly developing district of Istanbul. Which is planned to open in 2023

Cambria opens new Hotel in Madeira Beach

Key Take Away

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, has opened the Cambria Hotel St. Petersburg–Madeira Beach Marina.

The Cambria Hotel St. Petersburg–Madeira Beach Marina was developed by Madeira Hotel Investors, LLC. It's the third Cambria Hotel in Florida, with others in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The company also is participating in "Commitment to Clean," Choice Hotels' holistic approach.

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stpetecatalyst.com/zaps/cambria-opens-new-hotel-in-madeira-beach/

Urbanica scores approval for new hotel in North Beach

Key Take Away

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board approved Urbanica Management’s plans to construct an 11-story, 209-room hotel with a 104-seat restaurant and a 91-space garage at 6747 Collins Avenue.

The design for Urbanica the Beach’s contemporary design, created by Miami architect Jennifer McConney-Gayoso.

The future Urbanica the Beach Hotel is the latest proposal for the property within the North Beach Resort Historic District that has changed hands five times in the past 17 years.

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therealdeal.com/miami/2020/06/10/urbanica-scores-approval-for-new-hotel-in-north-beach/

Diego Colmenero, Charlie Porchetto and a rendering of the hotel

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 26 New Member Hotels

Key Take Away

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has welcomed 26 new member hotels across 14 destinations in the past four months, from January 1 and April 30, 2020, with the new additions ranging from the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, to the soon-to-open Montage Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts continues to position itself as the brand of choice for independent hotels because we offer our member hotels the freedom to compete on their own terms – not just when it’s convenient for us – while inviting them to tap into Preferred’s global reach as a rich complement to their individual efforts.”

All 26 new member hotels are bookable via PreferredHotels.com, and travel advisors can book stays for their clients via the GDS with Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ “PH” and “PV” chain codes.

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www.PreferredHotels.com. 

 www.PreferredHotels.com/Freedom.

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Star Chef 2 is sequel to one of India’s most successful games; we check out what’s cooking

Key Take Away

99Games and N3TWORK have just launched the second iteration of their popular restaurant mobile simulation game, called Star Chef 2

The new game also follows a freemium model and is available for free on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. To keep the audience entertained while the chefs take time to prepare the meals, the game has live music, celebrity appearances, pool parties, and more. The game also has a collaborative and social element to it.

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https://youtu.be/p1UWQyBUci8

indianexpress.com/article/technology/gaming/star-chef-2-first-impressions/

NRAI launches New Chapter in Chandigarh, appoints Sunveer Sondhi as the Head

Key Take Away

National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) represents the interests of 500000+ restaurants across India. The Indian Restaurant Industry’s leading Association India launches New Chapter in Chandigarh and appoints Sunveer Sondhi as the Head of NRAI Chandigarh Chapter

Commenting on his new role as Head of NRAI’s Chandigarh Chapter, He said, “It is my honour to take up the responsibility as the Head of NRAI Chandigarh Chapter. “

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bwhotelier.businessworld.in/article/NRAI-launches-New-Chapter-in-Chandigarh-appoints-Sunveer-Sondhi-as-the-Head-/03-06-2020-194118/