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Thailand's leading hotel operator recently donated 1,500 food boxes to the Thai Government's Public Relations Department
When a consumer buys a Centara cash voucher for a future escape, Centara will add a further 50% value to the purchase.
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The Aura Aware is a smart distance awareness device that helps employees and customers remain a safe and healthy distance in public spaces.
Our patented technology scans the room to detect if anyone is within the 6 feet distance. A red alert warns employees and customers when they have gotten too close.
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BLLA held a digital forum recently on the subject of The Boutique Hotel's Crisis Guide to Travel. Leaders in the Travel Industry discussed the current crisis of COVID-19 and how travel restrictions are currently affecting the industry as well as what the future might look like
As recovery begins, it's clear that the boutique industry and travel are inextricably intertwined.BLLA encourages you to reach out with continued questions and concerns - together, we can #SaveBoutiqueHotels and continue the #BoutiqueStrong initiative.
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Hotel industry and tourism are among the sectors most affected by the Corona crisis .To reduce the risk of infection, the hotel product became practically unsellable from one day to the next.
Hoteliers are masters in problem-solving and incredibly creative with solutions. They always keep a cool head and are not easily upset. There are no problems - only challenges to be overcome.
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The travel industry has come to a halt with the COVID-19 virus causing a third of the world's population to stay home and forcing the majority of the world to practice social distancing.
With the travel industry at a stand-still, hoteliers are taking the opportunity to revisit their technology partnerships to be in a strong competitive position when the market rebounds and travelers take to the skies, roads, and hotel beds. The last thing the industry and hoteliers need right now is the loss of trust when travelers return.
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Starting with Australia and New Zealand, Virtual Meetings by Marriott Bonvoy Events aim at offering clients a large scale of remote meeting possibilities.
A new adaptation for the world number one to the world after COVID-19 pandemic.
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hospitality-on.com/en/mice/marriott-launch-virtual-meeting-offer
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The Cleveland Clinic added to IHG Way of Clean
Establishing a Global Cleanliness Board
Using hospital-grade disinfectants to deep clean
sanitizing stations in lobbies
cleaning kits in guest rooms.
paperless check-out and touch-less transactions at reception
protective equipment for staff where necessary
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Celebrated hotel and brand management company Dream Hotel Group announced today a new partnership with leading Tulum-based real estate development group Los Amigos to operate three new properties in Tulum, Mexico.
With 16 hotels open today and another 20+ locations in various stages of development worldwide, Dream Hotel Group remains one of the fastest-growing independent lifestyle hotel companies in the world.
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In uncertain times, IDeaS opens its Revenue Management Foundations courses to all and partners with renowned universities to educate and empower tomorrow’s revenue leaders
Get the courses here > ideas.com/revenue-management-foundations/
Additionally, it has added the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas to its growing list of prestigious academic partners.
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Successful hospitality professionals know that multiple institutions have shifted their educational offer from the physical space into a distance-learning format in record time - proof of how the educational system can evolve.
With Covid-19 acting as a trigger for change in our educational model for more individualization, flexibility and global reach, we can now return to the original meaning of "crisis" as a turning point for better hospitality educational models in the future. The difference between success and failure often depends on how we deal with challenges and difficulties.
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Accor announces that it has signed an agreement with a consortium of 5 banks for a new €560m Revolving Credit Facility (RCF).
It has been underwritten by the following 5 banks: BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, Crédit Industriel et Commercial, Natixis and Société Générale
Accor has re-opened 250 hotels since end-April. To date, 42% of the Accor network is operating.
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Plant-based meat manufacturer Growthwell Group has clinched US$8 million (S$11.4 million) in a funding round led by Temasek to set up local research and development (R&D) Centre and to launch a new product line with an Israeli start-up.
Started in 1989, Growthwell specializes in vegetarian food solutions for food and beverage businesses and organisations in Singapore, Australia, India and the United States.
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www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/growthwell-snares-114m-in-temasek-led-funding-round
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The UK capital suffered its worst hotel performance on record last month, as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown and global travel restrictions.
Average Daily Rates fell 38.9 per cent to £87.18, while revenue per available room fell 83.5 per cent to £19.11.
STR shows that occupancy fell to 21.9 per cent last month – down from 32.7 per cent in March
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https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/05/16/london-recorded-worst-hotel-performance-on-record-in-april/?utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=ET_batch&utm_campaign=ethospitality_news_2020-05-16&dt=2020-05-16
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The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Indian luxury hotel chain have received enquiries for work from hotel availability.
The COO also mentioned that hotels can look at mini staycations, as people will tend to move out from their houses and stay in a hotel for a change. Safety and sanitisation are going to be a new luxury
The group has partnered with leading certification company Bureau Veritas to revamp the hygiene protocol of all its hotel
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https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hotels/et-hospitality-leadership-forum-leela-groups-anuraag-bhatnagar-on-work-from-hotel-model/75766444
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has appointed Joon Aun Ooi as President of the Asia Pacific region. Our focus in the region and continued commitment to making hotel travel possible for all remains unchanged
The company has brought together its South East Asia and Pacific Rim business with its Greater China operation to establish the Asia Pacific region.
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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/05/18/wyndham-hotels-resorts-announces-new-asia-pacific-leadership/1589755730?utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=ET_batch&utm_campaign=ethospitality_news_2020-05-18&dt=2020-05-18
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By deploying the Dotpe’s QR-based digital commerce and payments solution, the restaurant fraternity represented by NRAI will be able to reorient their operations by connecting with their customers directly through WhatsApp
Here's how it works :
Guests can scan the QR code placed on the tables from their own mobile phones, and view the entire menu of the restaurant on the phone just like an e-commerce catalogue.
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https://www.hotelierindia.com/fb/10908-nrai-teams-up-with-dotpe-for-digital-ordering-and-payment-solutions
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The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has appealed to the government for relaxation for the hospitality sector at least in the Green and Orange Zones.
Hotels and restaurants in Green zones be allowed to operate to 100% and in Orange zones to 50% capacities.
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https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hotels/lockdown-4-0-fhrai-appeals-for-relaxation-for-the-hospitality-sector/75783070
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While hotels are hit hard by the lockdown, Serviced Apartments continue to survive on the base of their long-stay guests. Operators like Ascott Limited, highlight this advantage to asset owners and prospective investors
The Ascott Limited is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators.
ET Hospitality World spoke to Supriya Malhotra, Area General Manager of Ascott Chennai cluster to understand the business and how Serviced Apartments are better placed than regular hotels in the Covid-19 crisis.
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https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hotels/our-serviced-residences-deliver-a-higher-efficiency-in-operations-compared-to-our-peers/75466391
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Foodtech startups have re-defined the food consumption of an average Indian customer. From gourmet to street foods delivered to our home by the innovative, algorithm-driven apps assigning a fleet of concierge delivery guys who pick up the food from several choices of restaurants, disrupting the food industry — both in organized and unorganized sectors.
One such advantage of this technology-driven delivery platform is the existence of Cloud kitchens or dark kitchens.
The major reasons for the failure of these kitchens are:
1. Lack of Business vision
2. Huge leap in Aggregators commission
3. Too Many Players in the Same Segment
4. Pricing Factor
5. Zero Market Research
6. Lack of Consistency
7. Lack of Technology
8. Dependency on Unreliable Labour
9. Flawed Costing
10. Lack of Structure and Process
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https://medium.com/@srinivasanrangarajalu/10-reasons-for-the-failure-of-cloud-kitchens-any-food-business-3c2ea2dfb65
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Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has proposed that hotels and restaurants in green zones be allowed to operate at 100 percent and in orange zones at 50 percent capacities.
The industry is staring at a potential job loss of around 3.8 crore, which is 70 percent of the total workforce.
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