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Mandarin Oriental shares progress update on eliminating single-use plastic across portfolio

The company has committed to eliminating single-use plastic across all areas of its hotels, including rooms, spa, transport, restaurants and bars as well as in areas unseen by the guest, such as offices and kitchens. The focus remains on the elimination of 60 of the most common single-use plastic items identified by hotels which are estimated to make up 95% of the total number of items

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Govt should make the online application process available to hotels to claim the benefits under SEIS for FY 2019-20: HAI

The incentive will enable hotels to subside input costs of imports and facilitates Indian hospitality to match global standards of hotels that a foreign tourist is accustomed to. Given the hardship that hotels are going through since March, this delay may prove to be a crippling injury to an industry that is struggling with a force majeure scenario

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New consumer research reveals how technology can boost Indian traveler confidence and accelerate demand

Informed by over 6,000 travelers across India, Singapore, France, Germany, UK and US, the study found that technology plays a crucial role in supporting recovery, as over 4 in 5 (84%) travelers said technology would increase their confidence to travel in the next 12 months by addressing concerns around mixing with crowds, social distancing and physical touchpoints. Approximately 1,000 respondents came from India.

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OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI to open its door this December

All the 90 secluded villas and RESERVEs, located overwater and beachfront, have been completely renovated with fabulous additions such as walk-in wardrobes, glass-enclosed, air-conditioned bathrooms, and exotic open-air bathtubs. Ornate, latticed screens elegantly placed on headboards of the beds and in the master bathrooms of the suites add a graceful touch to the ultra-luxurious villas