The era of the big wedding is over for the foreseeable future. And even if big weddings are planned at hotels, guests may not be comfortable partying or mingling with each other till a cure or vaccine is discovered
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‘New normal’ for hotel industry may revolve around advanced technology, says GlobalData
The hotel industry may experience some of the most permanent changes within the tourism sector, being led through advanced technology
Senior management of Sayaji Hotels announces to forgo their salary for an indefinite period
The move was made to deal with the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic the group is facing and to keep the revenue loss stabilised while protecting and supporting the Sayaji Hotels staffs
Touchless and contactless hospitality will be the new normal post-COVID
The new normal is likely to be rigid on health and hygiene, as well as safety, for not just guests but even employees
Absolute Hotel Services introduces Hotel Bond; assures 50% bonus on the purchase
Customers can buy the Bond through hotel reservation or through website request forms
Future for independent hoteliers remains uncertain, says GlobalData
Independent hotels are already falling behind in the adoption of best practices in areas such as brand marketing and technology applications
Training investment critical to boost quality of future travel workforce, says GlobalData
About 50% of the global travellers want to know about the initiatives adopted by a brand during this pandemic and 34% want to know about the sustainability initiatives of a brand
JLL extends support to employees through its exclusive benefit program – myFLEX
The programme aims to provide adequate coverage and a bouquet of health & fitness solutions to employees across the board
Soap for Hope: Accor donates recycled soaps to Singapore’s migrant workers
The clean, sanitised and scented soaps have been repurposed using fresh herbs and local ingredients and will not only reduce waste, but provide much-needed supplies to those in need
Asia Pacific’s hotel construction pipeline, excluding China, continues to expand in the first quarter of 2020
In addition, during the first quarter of 2020, the Asia Pacific region excluding China saw 83 new hotels accounting for 15,263 rooms open
