The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted an online forum titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its kind focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world
Business
Sahara Star introduces safety program ‘Safe Me Safe We’ ahead of resuming business
The hotel has introduced the enhanced safety programme for its team members to ensure that they are well trained and equipped to serve guests and take care of themselves and their loved ones.
The Ritz Carlton, Bangalore welcomes guests with enhanced safety and hygiene program ‘We Care’
The revamped program encapsulates all the requirements mandated by the Government of India and the WHO along with maintaining social distancing, safety and hygiene
WTTC launches Safe Travels protocols for tourist attractions and short-term rental
Backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the WTTC protocols also take into account guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO)
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of two new hotels in Poland
As part of the five-year strategic plan, Radisson Hotel Group is developing extensively in Poland and their new openings in Sopot and Szklarska Poręba are valuable additions to their portfolio
Deal activity in Asia-Pacific up by 11.1% during week ended 21 June, says GlobalData
An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that the deal volume during the week also remained higher than the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 and May 2020 weekly average levels while it remained below the April 2020 weekly average levels
Harnessing hotels as hospitals? Possible if the two forge close synergies: Ajay Bakaya
Ajay Bakaya, MD, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts exclusively speaks to Hotelier India and shares his opinion that a senior, competent two-man team needs to sit together and prepare for this transformation—one from each side—who can plan and execute everything necessary.
Courtyard by Marriott, Surat heightens its hygiene and safety protocols with Connecting Safely program
The hotel is working closely with central, state and local authorities, as well as the hotel-affiliated brand, Marriott International
Welcomhotel Amritsar becomes Punjab’s first LEED platinum certified hotel
Welcomhotel Amritsar has achieved a Platinum rating under LEED 2011 for India NC (New Construction) program within just seven months of its launch
Increase in consumer confidence could lead to a spike in UK domestic tourism
According to a recent GlobalData survey, 79% of respondents in the UK are trusting of products from their home country
