Bespoke Hotels Finalises Hotel Management Agreement on Ex-Shearings Hotels
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Bespoke Hotels has finalised a five-year Hotel Management Agreement on 40 ex-Shearings Hotels, after the company was put into administration in May.
Almost all of the hotels from the Bay, Coast & Country and Country Living collections have joined the 'Bespoke Hotels' banner effective immediately. These will include: The Windermere Hotel, Windermere, The Caledonian in Fort William, The Ship and Castle in St Mawes and the newly refurbished St George in Harrogate, alongside many others in key coastal locations and tourist hot spots throughout the UK.
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Ascend Hotel Collection Opens Seven Hotels in the First Half of This Year and Adds 10 Hotels to Its Pipeline
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The Ascend Hotel Collection recently added several hotels in popular drive-to locations for travelers ready to explore again while also staying close to home, including:
The Carvi Hotel New York: Located at 152 E. 55th Street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, New York, this boutique hotel gives guests direct access to all of the "Big Apple's" iconic attractions. The hotel, recently redesigned in 2014, features contemporary design and amenities, including a rooftop terrace with 360-degree city skyline views. Guests have convenient walking access to top destinations in the area, including Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Museum of Modern Art.
The Chandler at White Mountains: Situated at 30 Arlington Street in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, this hotel is located near several points of interest for guests seeking their next memorable adventure, including Whale's Tale Waterpark, North Country Climbing Center and the Mount Washington Cog Railway. Travelers can enjoy year-round outdoor fun ranging from skiing in the winter to hiking and mountain biking during the summer. The Chandler at White Mountains is also within walking distance to various restaurants and cafes.
The Freeport Hotel: Located at 506 U.S. Highway 1 in Freeport, Maine, the hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 295, providing easy access to many of the area's top attractions and businesses, including the L.L. Bean headquarters, Maine Maritime Museum, Freeport Outlets, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and the Portland Observatory Museum. The Freeport Main Street Historic District is also a short walk from the hotel, featuring boutique shops lining the streets. Guests looking to take advantage of outdoor activities can take a short drive to walk along the rocky shoreline of Casco Bay and take in the white pine and hemlock forests at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park.
The Gin Hotel: Situated at 30 S. Main Street in downtown Lexington, Virginia, The Gin Hotel is nestled amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, perfect for travelers looking to explore the area's stunning natural scenery while experiencing the town's southern charm. Originally built in 1926, this restored property offers mountain views from every window and is within walking distance of local restaurants and shops, as well as attractions like Haunting Tales, Virginia Horse Center and Virginia Military Institute Museum.
The Port Inn and Cottages: Located at 501 Monument Avenue, in Port St. Joe, Florida, this boutique hotel offers modern accommodations with historic charm. The Port Inn and Cottages is located in the historic downtown area, within walking distance to a variety of local shops and restaurants, as well as Port St. Joe Marina, where travelers can find charter boats for offshore fishing, guide services for fishing in St. Joseph Bay and boat rentals. Centrally located along the forgotten coast, guests can also take a short drive to the beautiful shores of Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas and Mexico Beach, or enjoy other popular outdoor activities such as hiking and golfing at nearby attractions including the Port City Trail and Forest Park Par 3 Golf Course.
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha opening September 15, 2020
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Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha, which will mark the first Hyatt Regency branded hotel in Qatar and the third Hyatt hotel in the country. The hotel is expected to open as Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha on September 15, 2020.
The 400-room hotel will be strategically located close to Hamad International Airport and a few minutes from the heart of the city, the palm-fringed corniche and Doha's vibrant business district, offering the perfect destination for both business and leisure travelers alike.
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Malaysia's first Kimpton Hotels in 2023
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HG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a management agreement with LQ Retail Sdn Bhd to open Malaysia's first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in 2023 at The Exchange TRX – a new experience-led lifestyle destination. Kimpton now operates in more than 70 hotels and 85 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations around the world. From its playful and sophisticated design to award-winning restaurants and bars, Kimpton is known for creating immersive guest moments that are all about genuine human connections. The 471-room design-led Kimpton Kuala Lumpur, with its youthful and playful brand personality will reinvent a sophisticated and highly personalised lifestyle experience expected by today's modern travellers that is aligned with TRX's profile as the capital city's new CBD.
The property will feature three food and beverage outlets including a rooftop bar & restaurant and a deli-grocer café. Guests can enjoy the views from the outdoor rooftop swimming pool or break a sweat in the gym. There will be a range of unique meeting and event spaces to cater to a wide range of activities, from small intimate gatherings to larger energetic social events.
“We’re excited to be partnering with LQ Retail Sdn Bhd to bring our heartfelt approach to hospitality with Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants to Kuala Lumpur as we continue to expand across the region into new markets. We believe the ‘dream’ element of experiential travel will become even more important once people can travel again and this hotel will deliver a great boutique experience to those guests.”
MOT directs IHMs to offer case-by-case basis concessions
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Central IHMs to go into financial soup with MoT’s directive on fee concessions
The principals of the IHMs fear that allowing concessions on a 'case-to-case' basis as per their discretion might open scope for future litigations.
The directive of the Ministry of Tourism to Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) under the National Council of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT) to decide on ‘case to case basis’ the concession requests on annual fees made by the student community has put the cash-starved Central IHMs in a quandary.
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India decides on the fee structure of the NCHMCT institutes, and they have to meet their annual budget from within the students’ fees. The principals of the institutes are up in arms against the directive of the ministry, as it would create more pressure on the financial stability of the institutes. They argue that if concessions have to be offered to students, the same should have been spelt out in black and white and the shortfall in the income of the institutes should be compensated by the MoT.
Radisson and Cycas Hospitality present new serviced apartment concept in Amsterdam
/Cycas Hospitality will operate the Radisson Hotel & Suites Amsterdam South under a lease agreement with the Swiss investment company ECHO Partners AG, which owns the property.
This new concept brings the number of Radisson Group properties in the Netherlands to six, under the Radisson Blu, Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson brands.
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"66% believe that COVID-19 will fundamentally change how they operate in the future"
/ICCA is the global association leader for the international meetings industry and specializes in the international association meetings sector, offering unrivaled data, education, communication channels, and business development and networking opportunities.
Research conducted by ICCA during May 2020, in collaboration with AfSAE, APFAO, and ESAE examined the post-COVID-19 strategies and plans of almost two hundred associations around the world.
ICCA research makes it clear the partnerships between suppliers and associations have become more important than ever, and this is exactly what we are facilitating in our global community of suppliers and associations.
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Loews Hotels Launches New Brand Campaign
/Loews Hotels has launched “Welcoming You Like Family,” a dynamic multi-channel brand campaign, utilizing video, photography, digital-experience platforms, and on-property touchpoints.
The Welcoming-You-Like-Family brand message stemmed from a positioning exercise Loews Hotels conducted through internal-stakeholder interviews, external focus groups, and a multi-disciplinary internal workshop.
On property, the campaign is further reflected as part of the “new normal” with signage and touchpoints throughout hotels to guide guests through their stay.
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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Announced New Signings in Vietnam
/InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and InterContinental Residences Halong Bay with Ha Long Investment and Development Limited Company.
Slated to open in 2023, the project draws inspiration from its beachfront location in Halong Bay.
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New Cruise Ship for 2020
/Industry Growth Means More Hiring
The cruise industry is booming! There are 35 ocean and river cruise ships under construction or on order for deliveries over the next three years (2020 - 2022). Twenty-six of these are large cruise ships carrying over 1,000 passengers each. Eleven are mega cruise ships which each carry over 4,000 passengers. This is in addition to more than 186 cruise ships major cruise line companies have introduced since 2000. As this boom continues, 2020 - 2022 will be an outstanding year for new cruise ships. This is great news for those looking for cruise ship employment and other cruise line employment. Each of these new ocean cruise ships provides an average of over 1,100 new jobs needed to staff the cruise ship and an additional 500+ jobs to provide the support services.
Ocean and River Cruise Ships Being Built
Ocean and River Cruise Ships Launching in 2020
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Lindbald
NG Endurance
126
January 2020
Regent
Splendor
738
Q1 2020
Ponant
Le Bellot
180
Q1 2020
Crystal
Endeavor
200
Q1 2020
Virgin Voyages
Scarlet Lady
2,860
March 2020
Celebrity Cruises
Apex
2,900
April 2020
P&O Cruises
Iona
5,200
Spring 2020
Silversea
Silver Moon
596
April 2020
Scenic
Eclipse II
228
Q2 2020
Ponant
Le Surville
180
Q2 2020
Saga Cruises
Spirit of Adventure
1,000
Summer 2020
SunStone
Unnamed
160
August 2020
MSC Cruises
Virtuosa
4,888
September 2020
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
4,100
October 2020
Dream Cruises
Unnamed
5,000
Q4 2020
Costa Cruises
Unnamed
4,232
TBA
Carnival Cruises
Mardi Gras
5,200
August 2020
Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess
3,600
June 2020
Quark
Unnamed
200
TBA
Ocean and River Cruise Ships Launching in 2021
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Disney Cruise Lines
Disney Wish
2,500
January 2021
Virgin Voyages
Unnamed
2,860
Early 2021
Royal Caribbean
The wonder of the Seas
2,860
Early 2021
AIDA Cruises
Unnamed
5,200
Spring 2021
Celebrity Cruises
Unnamed
2,900
Fall 2021
Holland America Line
Ryndam
2,660
May 2021
Princess Cruises
Unnamed
3,600
November 2021
Costa Cruises
Unnamed
5,776
2021
Ocean and River Cruise Ships Launching in 2022
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Virgin Voyages
Unnamed
2,860
Early 2022
Cunard Cruises
Unnamed
3,000
Early 2022
Celebrity Cruises
Unnamed
2,900
Fall 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line
Unnamed
3,300
2022
Carnival Cruise Line
Unnamed
5,200
2022
MSC Cruises
Unnamed
5,400
2022
Disney Cruise Lines
Unnamed
2,500
2022
Royal Caribbean
Unnamed
5,000
2022
Cruise Ships Launched in Prior Years
Ocean and River Cruise Ships Launched in 2019
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Coral Expeditions
Adventurer
120
Q1 2019
Viking Ocean
Viking Jupiter
930
February 2019
MSC Cruises
Bellissima
4,500
March 2019
Costa Cruises
Costa Venezia
4,232
March 2019
Hapag-Lloyd
Hans. Nature
230
April 2019
TUIMein Schiff 2
2,900
Spring 2019
Royal Caribbean
Spectrum
4,100
Spring 2019
Hurtigruten
Roald Amundsen
530
Spring 2019
Oceanwide
Hondius
196
May 2019
Celebrity Cruises
Flora
100
May 2019
Saga Cruises
S/Discovery
1,000
Summer 2019
Ponant
Le Bougainville
180
Summer 2019
Ponant
Le Dumont d'Urville
180
Summer 2019
SunStone
Greg Mortimer
160
August 2019
Hapag-Lloyd
H/Inspiration
230
October 2019
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
5,176
December 2019
Princess Cruise Line
Sky Princess
3,600
October 2019
Norwegian Cruise Line
Encore
4,200
October 2019
MSC Cruises
Grandiosa
4,888
November 2019
Carnival Cruise Line
Panorama
4,200
Fall 2019
Antartica XXI
M/Explorer
100
Q4 2019
Ritz-Carlton
Unnamed
298
Q4 2019
Hurtigruten
Fridtjof Nansen
530
TBA
Ocean and River Cruise Ships Launched in 2018
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Star Clippers
Flying Clipper
300
March 2018
Carnival Cruise Lines
Horizon
4,000
March 2018
MSC Cruises
Seaview
4,140
May 2018
TUI
Mein Schiff 1
2,900
May 2018
Seabourn Cruise Line
Ovation
604
April 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line
Bliss
4,200
April 2018
Ponant
Le Laperouse
180
June 2018
Viking Ocean
Viking Orion
930
June 2018
Ponant
Le Champlain
180
July 2018
Hurtigruten
Roald Amundsen
600
August 2018
Scenic
Eclipse
228
August 2018
Celebrity Cruises
Edge
2,900
November 2018
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
2,660
November 2018
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Symphony
5,400
March 2018
Mystic Cruises
World Explorer
200
November 2018
AIDA Cruises
AIDAnova
5,200
December 2018
Ocean and River Cruise Ships Launched in 2017
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Viking Ocean
Viking Sky
944
February 2017
TUI
Mein Schiff 6
2,500
April 2017
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy
4,200
April 2017
Silversea
Silver Muse
596
April 2017
MSC Cruises
Meraviglia
4,500
April 2017
Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess
3,600
May 2017
AIDA Cruises
AIDAperla
3,250
June 2017
Viking Ocean
Viking Sun
944
October 2017
Dream Cruises
World Dream
3,360
October 2017
MSC Cruises
Seaside
4,140
November 2017
Ocean Cruise Ships Launching in 2016
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Holland America
Koningsdam
2,660
February 2016
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
4,180
April 2016
Viking Ocean
Viking Sea
930
April 2016
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
3,954
May 2016
Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas
5,497
June 2016
Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas Explorer
738
July 2016
Seabourn Encore
604
December 2016
Ocean Cruise Ships Launched in 2015
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
P&OBritannia3,610March 2015
AIDA
Unnamed
3,250
March 2015
Royal Caribbean
Anthem
4,100
April 2015
Viking Ocean
Viking Star
890
April 2015
TUI Cruises
Mein Schiff 4
2,500
April 2015
Norwegian
Escape
4,200
October 2015
AIDA
AIDAprima
2,250
Fall 2015
Cruise Ships Launched in 2014
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Norwegian Cruise LineGetaway4,020January 2014
Princess Cruises
Regal Princess
3,600
May 2014
Viking River
Viking Longship Buri
190
March 2014
TUI Cruises
Mein Schiff 3
2,500
June 2014
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Sea
4,100
October 2014
Costa
Costa Diadema
3,700
October 2014
Cruise Ships Launched in 2013
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
AIDA
AIDAstella
2,194
March 2013
MSC
Preziosa
4,345
March 2013
Norwegian
Norwegian Breakaway
4,000
May 2013
Hapag-Lloyd
Europa 2
516
May 2013
Princess
Royal Princess
3,600
June 2013
Ponant
Le Soleal
264
June 2013
Cruise Ships Launched in 2012
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Disney Cruise LineDisney Fantasy4,000March 2012
Oceania Cruises
Riviera
1,258
April 2012
Costa
Costa Fascinosa
3,012
May 2012
Carnival
Breeze
3,650
June 2012
AIDA
AIDAmar
2,174
May 2012
MSC
Divina
3,500
June 2012
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Reflection
3,028
October 2012
Cruise Ships Launched in 2011
Cruise Line
Vessel
Capacity
Set Sail
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream4,000January 2011
Oceania Cruises
Marina
1,250
January 2011
Carnival
Carnival Magic
3,650
March 2011
AIDA
AIDAsol
2,170
April 2011
Ponant
L'Austral
264
May 2011
Seabourn
Quest
450
June 2011
Costa Cruises
Costa Divina
3,012
July 2011
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
2,850
October 2011
*The lists above do not include luxury riverboats, harbor cruise vessels, & big passenger ferries, each of which provides many employment opportunities.
The Ascott Limited Becomes First Service Residence Operator To Sign Global Agreement With Bureau Veritas
/CapitaLand’s wholly-owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has entered into a global agreement with a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, Bureau Veritas to certify the hygiene and safety standards of its properties worldwide. As the first serviced residence owner-operator to enter into such an agreement, Ascott has embarked on the project as part of its ‘Ascott Cares’ program, which focuses on nine commitments to continue providing safe homes for its staff and guests.
Our guests can continue working remotely with maximum peace of mind and leave it to Ascott to provide an environment that is not only comfortable but also clean, secure, and safe.
Ascott in India recently launched ‘Sheen – Fabric Care’, its minimum-contact, professional fabric care services.
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Ascott India Announces new Appointments
/CapitaLand’s wholly-owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has announced new appointments to help grow the company’s business in India.
Mr. Anup Kumar has been promoted to Director of Sales – Chennai. Anup will be responsible for driving sales and distribution strategies for the 187-unit Somerset Greenways Chennai and the 269-unit Citadines OMR Chennai. He has been with Ascott since 2012. With a career spanning over 15 years.
Mr. Karan Rahan has been appointed as Deputy General Manager – Business Development. He will be based in Gurugram and will responsible for identifying new opportunities to expand Ascott’s presence in India.
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Hyatt Announces Face Coverings Requirement for Guests at Hotels in the U.S. and Canada
/At Hyatt, the safety and security of our colleagues and guests is always a top priority. Guided by our purpose – to care for people so they can be their best – and following medical expert guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday, July 27, for the foreseeable future, all Hyatt hotels in the U.S. and Canada will require face coverings within indoor public areas, which include meetings and events spaces, restaurants and bars, and fitness centers. Some guests may be exempt from this mandate, including but not limited to people with medical conditions, consuming food or beverages in restaurants, and children under the age of two years.
Guests who are not wearing face coverings indoors will be asked to wear one, and at all Hyatt hotels, face masks will be made available to guests who do not have one. Additionally, Hyatt hotels request all guests practice proper social distancing in indoor and outdoor public areas, and social distancing guidelines are prominently placed throughout all hotels.
Hyatt will continue to require colleagues to wear face masks – and additional personal protective equipment based on job specifications – at all Hyatt hotels globally. In April, Hyatt introduced the Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment (hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness) which prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of colleagues and guests through enhanced business and operational practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond at all Hyatt hotels globally.
“This new policy comes at a pivotal time amidst the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and helps us care for the health and safety of our guests and colleagues,” said Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO, Hyatt. “In an effort to enable safe travel, we support AHLA’s recently expanded Safe Stay initiative and traveler checklist that help us come together as an industry to promote clear guidelines, which for the foreseeable future include the wearing of face coverings in indoor public spaces and practicing social distancing throughout the hotel.”
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Hyatt remains committed to supporting industry partners like AHLA and following medical expert guidance that supports face coverings and social distancing as successful ways to mitigate the spread of the virus. Hyatt will continue to closely monitor the situation as well as local government mandates and consider expanding this mandate to other regions.
‘Dubai Assured’ recognizes establishments complying with health and safety protocols
/Dubai has launched a compliance program to certify and recognize hotels and retail establishments, F&B outlets, and attractions that have implemented all public health protocols for the prevention and management of COVID-19.
The initiative is part of efforts to showcase Dubai as one of the world’s safest destinations as it continues to receive tourists following the city’s reopening to international visitors on 7 July.
A verification and validation process has been established in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy) and Dubai Municipality for issuing the ‘Dubai Assured’ stamp to the hotel and retail establishments, F&B outlets and tourist attractions that have complied with health and safety guidelines issued in accordance with the preventive protocols outlined by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management.
The specially designed ‘Dubai Assured’ stamp, to be issued free of charge, will have a validity of 15 days. It can be renewed every two weeks upon further verification by inspectors from the relevant authorities. With the reopening of many public and private facilities and amenities, including beaches, shopping malls, restaurants, swimming pools, and golf courses, and the resumption of popular activities like water sports and camping, the ‘Dubai Assured’ program will cover all key tourism touchpoints across the city. Over 1,000 establishments have already been inspected for compliance with relevant guidelines, as part of the program, making them eligible to receive the ‘Dubai Assured’ stamp.
The stamp is a visual mark reassuring guests that safety and hygiene measures prescribed by the authorities have been complied with across all tiers and categories of tourist and resident touchpoints such as hotels, attractions, retail, food & beverage, and leisure and entertainment. The establishments can feature this stamp in their marketing communications.
Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai Tourism, commented: “The successful strategy adopted in combating the pandemic, based on the vision and wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the follow up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has helped create an environment that is conducive to reopening our city to tourists from 7 July. Nonetheless, the health and safety of our residents and visitors remain our utmost priority. The compliance program we have rolled out across the hospitality sector with the wholehearted support of Dubai Economy and Dubai Municipality is not the only testament to the continued efforts being made to further enhance health and safety standards but is also a confidence-boosting measure to reassure travelers that Dubai is one of the world’s safest destinations.
“With health and safety foremost on the minds of travelers when selecting their destination, the ‘DUBAI ASSURED’ seal is a simple yet critical mechanism to ensure tourists enjoy a smooth and safe experience at every stage of their journey, from arrival at our airports to their departure from Dubai. The Safe Travels stamp Dubai received recently from the World Travel & Tourism Council further validates the city’s efforts to implement stringent hygiene and safety protocols and align itself with international health and safety standards and best practices,” HE Almarri added.
Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy, said: “The outstanding commitment demonstrated by commercial establishments in complying with precautionary measures has contributed significantly towards Dubai being able to reopen for business and welcome visitors in spite of the global pandemic threat. In fact, we have seen stronger coordination and co-operation between the government and the private sector, and a new level of preparedness in Dubai. Safety, stability, and resilience are paramount in the new scheme of things, and ‘Dubai Assured’ is an inspiring statement that Dubai has strengthened its credentials as a safe destination and global hub for tourism, retail, and leisure.”
Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality said: “Dubai Municipality is taking effective steps to promote health and safety and facilitate a gradual return to normal life in a safe environment. We are committed to ensuring that tourists can enjoy a comfortable and safe stay in hotels in Dubai. We have outlined precautionary measures for all hotels to ensure their guests can enjoy activities in all its facilities including beaches. We continuously follow up to ensure compliance with precautionary measures as part of making sure all hotels in Dubai are prepared to receive guests with the highest standards of hygiene and safety.”
According to a survey by global consulting firm HVS on future destination selection, 85 percent of travelers will prioritize their travel plans based on the destination’s reputation and the action taken by its government in managing the pandemic including safety and security measures and the quality of the healthcare system and services.
Besides the standard precautionary measures of social distancing and wearing masks at all times by guests and employees, Dubai hotels have deployed stringent disinfection measures covering contact points in lobbies and other areas including restaurants and swimming pools. Entrances have been fitted with equipment for contactless screening of guests. Mall operators are using advanced technology to minimize risks including the use of thermal scanners and cameras to monitor traffic at entry points. Public parks and beaches under Dubai Municipality have reopened with strict guidelines for visitors while restaurants are allowed to serve guests with reduced seating arrangements and the enforcement of a distance of two meters between tables.
Dubai has also deployed a wide range of preventive measures across all other customers facing high-frequency touchpoints of visitor and resident interaction in line with detailed reopening guidelines for both government and private establishments.
Introducing Chefs at Home, an initiative to inspire Pinners to cook well and do good
/During the past few months with millions of people at home, more than 60 percent of Americans have increased their home cooking, and many have turned to Pinterest as a source of inspiration. In fact, searches for “easy at-home recipes” have increased by 12X.
To continue offering more fresh ideas to home cooks, Pinterest is launching Chefs at Home, an exciting sneak peeks into the home kitchens of the country’s top culinary talent. Chefs at Home features recipes, tips, and tricks from over 30 iconic chefs: What’s Andrew Zimmern’s go-to summer soup? How does Kwame Onwuachi make his favorite hummus? What’s Stephanie Izard’s secret to perfect homemade tostadas?
Chefs at Home invites Pinners to not only cook well but also do good. We recognize that food insecurity and job loss has made this a difficult time for many. As part of this program, Pinterest is donating $300,000 in free advertising to raise awareness and funding for the National Restaurant Association Educational Fund (NRAEF), Relief Opportunities for All Restaurants (ROAR), No Kid Hungry, and Harlem Grown.
To help curate the Chefs at Home recipes, Pinterest collaborated with industry experts Peter J. Kim, the founding director of the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD), and Tracey Johnsen, a creative strategist who honed her chops at Tastemade.
Head to Pinterest’s Today Tab every week for new Chefs at Home recipes. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up:
Week 1: Celebrate Black chefs
Kwame Onwuachi’s chickpea tagine hummus
Week 2: Snack like a chef
Lucas Sin’s microwave sesame mochi
Week 3: Friends with benedicts
Kia Damon’s pumpkin rye pancakes
Week 4: Eat your feels
Adriana Urbina’s stuffed poblano peppers
Week 5: Weekend bake-a-thon
Dominique Ansel’s yogurt cake
Week 6: Savoring summer
Andrew Zimmern’s cold cucumber soup
Zurich based F&B veteran launches support fund for Indian Hospitality Employees
/Considering the limited support available for hospitality workers in India following the COVID- 19 pandemic, Zurich based Michael Butler, former corporate director of food and beverage for Europe and India at Hyatt Hotels Corporation has decided to start a fund to support hospitality employees living in India.
Butler is asking for support from anyone across the globe who would like to contribute by donating what they can afford.
Starting from July 20, spread across several days, Butler will also walk 265 km from Zurich to Geneva, wearing a chef coat to show solidarity and support for the hospitality colleagues. He believes this will help raise more awareness and generate contributions for those who are in need.
"Remember, India does not have furloughs or the social security department that provides income or stimulus checks from the government," said Butler, describing his initiative on his LinkedIn page.
He said India has been very close to his heart for many reasons and he has been fortunate to have been able to work with great minds in the field of hospitality in the country.
"I have seen and read various news articles and guest sentiment reports. I came across one that had mentioned many restaurants and hotels have been forced to close again with the risk of 30% of them being shut permanently. I started to make my own enquiries and could see that the Indian Hospitality workers were running out of money."
Butler said he then came up with the idea of walking from Zurich to Geneva. "I hope that through this initiative, we can support many Indian hospitality workers who have lost their jobs – I am hoping we can demonstrate that globally we can get through tough times together and show that hospitality is an industry where people can pull together to help others colleagues who are going through tough times.”
The fund has been set up online and the process will entail the requesting employee submitting an email with an attachment of their relieving letters from past employers. Preference would be given to non-management workers and those who were laid off the earliest. Butler said he will also validate the claims with local support teams to ensure the neediest and deserving ones get support at the earliest.
He has also created the F&B support forum group on LinkedIn and will also seek the support from the forum members to validate the requests for aid and help generate some funds. Based on the application requests, Butler will work with the local support teams to validate the requests and will grant the aid to employees who have been out of a job for the longest time owing to the pandemic and those who will benefit the most from the aid amount. In cases where there are multiple earning members in the same family, the fund will support the ones who are single earners.
The fund has been created in late June, and Butler will officially launch it through the walk on July 20.
The status of the fund collection can be seen in real-time. Those interested can also donate through Paypal.
Meet The Entrepreneur Whose Ghost Kitchen For Hotels Just Raised $15 Million
/When Premtim Gjonbalic was 23 years old and operating a restaurant, he saw the inefficiency in the hotel market in regard to the food offerings and the in-room dining experience. A son of Albanian immigrants from Montenegro who moved to New York in the early nineties, he grew up in the back of the kitchen. His father worked a myriad of restaurant related jobs before opening his first eatery, where Gjonbalic worked as a busboy, food delivery, and later a manager.
What Gjonbalic noticed was that hotels were actually losing money on room service, due to high labor costs and inconsistent order volumes, yet they needed these amenities as they qualified them additional stars.
“They were losing money because there was no benefit to scale for them. You had a 150 room hotel that had a full staff, 7 days a week, 3 shifts a day, selling a product that is disposable,” Gjonbalic says. “They had created a monster that where it was not advantageous to not have because they could not sell corporate groups with inclusive breakfast, and if they did have it, they were losing a lot of money.”
The company operates from four such hotel restaurants in New York, delivering food and other room service amenities to 119 hotels and a total of over 30,000 rooms. Among its clients, Butler Hospitality counts hotels like Hilton, Marriott, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn.
Gjonbalic says that the company has doubled the room count it serves year over year, ending the year with 250 employees (all of whom are full-time). Butler Hospitality currently operates in New York City, but it is growing to three additional markets this year: Chicago, Miami and D.C.
The company operates as a B2B2C model, with hotel customers ordering directly through Butler, and the hotel collecting payments at the front desk through the folio. Butler Hospitality receives 90% of the revenue with 10% going to the respective hotel.
Though the investment comes at a difficult time for the hospitality and tourism industries as Covid-19 has had a decimating effect, Gjonbalic is hopeful that hotels and in-room service won’t lose their charm, as soon the industries recover.
Following the initial $5 million seed round in 2018, the total amount of equity financing in the company has grown to just over $20 million.
“Hotel guests were stuck ordering club sandwiches and chicken tenders because they thought the hotel service would take too long and would be very expensive,” Gjonbalic says. “I thought that was unfortunate because in-room dining should be this indulgence feeling. We wanted to make it feel like magic, which is what a hotel is.”
400 people -- Seychellois and foreigners -- have lost jobs in tourism downturn
/Nearly 230 Seychellois and more than 170 foreigners in the tourism sector in Seychelles have lost their jobs due to the economic downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Employment Minister, Miriam Telemaque, told SNA that out of the 100 applications, 33 have been processed and approved leading to 171 expatriates and around 228 Seychellois losing their employment.
To cushion some of the financial impacts on employment, the government set up a Financial Assistance for Job Retention scheme to guarantee salary payments for employees and self-employed individuals, for both local and expatriates, from April to the end of June 2020.
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Sleep Under The Stars With Switzerland’s Stellar New Hotel Concept
/In an effort to draw visitors to less-known regions throughout the summer, Switzerland Tourism has launched the brand new accommodation concept, Million Stars Hotel.
Accommodation options, designed for two, range between a cozy hotel room in a mountain gondola to a tented treetop stay and rooftop set-up in Zurich.
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