FSSAI is launching its cloud based, upgraded new food safety compliance online platform called Food Safety Compliance System
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Hyatt introduces digital platform – Hyatt Together
Aligned with Hyatt’s holistic approach to wellbeing, Hyatt Together content is focused on three pillars: Feel (emotional and mental wellbeing), Fuel (powering the body, including food, sleep) and Function (how you move and function in work and life)
Accor’s third quarter revenue slumps by 63.7% at 329 million euros
RevPAR fell by 62.8% during the third quarter of 2020, a significant sequential improvement in the wake of a difficult second quarter (RevPAR down by 88.2%). This improvement reflects a recovery in business in all regions, and most especially in Europe during the summer season. However the downturn in leisure customers, in addition to the introduction of new restrictions after the end of August, pushed the recovery down in September.
Deal Activity in travel & tourism sector declined by 11.3% during September
The number of private equity, partnership, venture financing, debt offerings, and mergers and acquisition (M&A) deals shrank by 41.7%, 33.3%, 15.8%, 10.5%, and 3.2% during September compared to the previous month, respectively, while equity offerings deal volume increased by 4%.
There are signs of recovery for InterContinental Hotels, despite significant RevPAR decline, says GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s COVID-19 Recovery Consumer Survey (16–20 September), 41% of respondents globally would consider booking a domestic trip this year, compared with only 31% considering booking an international trip
Now ‘Digital Detox’ at Taj Hotels
The Digital Detox program, carefully designed by Jiva experts, offers curated detox therapies, mindfulness sessions and wellness cuisine at Taj Hotels across serene destinations
Radisson Hotel Group launches a new brand Radisson Individuals
This will give independent hotels and small chains the opportunity to become part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform and benefit from international exposure, with the freedom to maintain their own unique style and identity.
The Fern Hotels & Resorts launches The Fern Beach and Hill Holidays
These holiday packages comes with a lot of attractive inclusions, such as complimentary room upgrades, unlimited date change options at no extra charge, early check-in 9am and late check-out 6pm at no extra charge, usage of all available recreational facilities at the hotels, among many others
Contactless top theme among influencer conversations in hospitality industry on Twitter amid COVID-19, reveals GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s Lodging Influencer Platform, some of the trending contactless solutions are facial recognition, mobile apps for hotels, delivery robots and online F&B order.
Marriott International’s Arne Sorenson receives 2020 Out & Equal Ally Changemaker Award
According to Out & Equal, this award recognizes an LGBTQ Ally who has made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality.
