Hotel Industry News – Hotel News Resource
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- Survey: Consumers Eager to Travel with Certain Conditions for Hotels
Survey: Consumers Eager to Travel with Certain Conditions for Hotels - Study highlights what consumers expect from hotels including increased cleaning and more contactless technology - 390 Room Villa Copenhagen Hotel Opens
390 Room Villa Copenhagen Hotel Opens - Villa Copenhagen officially opened its doors in the heart of Denmark’s capital city on July 1. The hotel is located in the century-old Danish Post and Telegraph office, adjacent to Tivoli Gardens. - HVS Report - The Reopening of Las Vegas Casinos During the COVID-10 Pandemic - By Shannon S. Okada
HVS Report - The Reopening of Las Vegas Casinos During the COVID-10 Pandemic - By Shannon S. Okada - Governor Sisolak authorized certain businesses, including restaurants, barbershops, hair salons, and most retail businesses, to reopen with limitations beginning May 9, 2020, and Nevada began its emergence from the pandemic shutdown. Nevada’s casinos were allowed to reopen on June 4, 2020, with restrictions. While the pandemic is far from over, this article examines some of the differences observed in casinos in the Las Vegas market since reopening and what has been learned thus far. - Raffles Bali Hotel Opens
Raffles Bali Hotel Opens - Raffles Hotels & Resorts announced its 15th Raffles Hotel in the world, with the launch of the Raffles Bali, which offers unparalleled views over the Indian Ocean and the famous Jimbaran Bay sunsets. - Fiji's Grand Pacific Hotel Rebrands to InterContinental
Fiji's Grand Pacific Hotel Rebrands to InterContinental - IHG has signed an agreement to take over management of one of the most famous hotels in the Pacific, Fiji's Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, in July 2020 and rebrand it as an InterContinental by 2022. - Hyatt to Expand Thompson Hotels Portfolio in Georgia
Hyatt to Expand Thompson Hotels Portfolio in Georgia - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today deals for two new properties - Thompson Savannah and Thompson Buckhead - expected to open in Georgia in 2021. - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Unveils Plans to Enter Nepal and Bhutan
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Unveils Plans to Enter Nepal and Bhutan - Introduces Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Brand in India - U.S. Hires Increase 2.4 Million in May; Job Openings Rise While Layoffs and Discharges Fall
U.S. Hires Increase 2.4 Million in May; Job Openings Rise While Layoffs and Discharges Fall - Job openings and hires increased in May to 5.4 million and 6.5 million, respectively. Hires experienced the largest 1-month increase since the series began. Total separations decreased to 4.1 million in May, with layoffs and discharges falling by 5.9 million and quits increasing by 190,000. - This Report Might Convince You to Avoid Hotels Until Coronavirus is Gone - BGR
This Report Might Convince You to Avoid Hotels Until Coronavirus is Gone - BGR - Inside Edition recently visited three hotels in New York City to see how they diligent they were being about cleaning during the coronavirus pandemic. - Forecasting in a Time of Unknowns - Global Asset Solution
Forecasting in a Time of Unknowns - Global Asset Solution - In this article, we will navigate the key points for asset managers to consider when reviewing forecasts, and what you should be asking from your management team. We will also present a sample of the best-in-class forecasting matrix we use at Global Asset Solutions. - UNWTO Ministerial Meetings - Shared Determination to Restart Tourism and Drive Recovery
UNWTO Ministerial Meetings - Shared Determination to Restart Tourism and Drive Recovery - Over the past month, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was able to hold virtually meetings of its five Regional Commissions to share responses to the challenge of COVID-19 and their plans for the restart of tourism in the wake of the pandemic. - U.S. Hotel Stocks Fall 5.3% in June
U.S. Hotel Stocks Fall 5.3% in June - The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index fell 5.3% in June to a level of 3,060. Year to date through the first six months of 2020, the stock index was down 41.9%.
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- The Thai way to relieve discomfort
The Thai way to relieve discomfort - Although it’s gone global, the soul of the humble therapy hasn’t changed - Australia's little-known natural wonder
Australia's little-known natural wonder - Is this the southern hemisphere's best-kept secret? - A tiny ‘nation’ of British eccentricity
A tiny ‘nation’ of British eccentricity - It’s been described as a “Cuba off the east coast of England” - The last Night Watchmen of Europe
The last Night Watchmen of Europe - They were medieval timekeepers and crime busters - The sandwich that feeds the US South
The sandwich that feeds the US South - It’s an important part of African American cuisine - Why are the Japanese so resilient?
Why are the Japanese so resilient? - Perhaps the world, now more than ever, can learn from Japan’s attitude - Why Basque food tastes so good
Why Basque food tastes so good - The world is starting to take notice - The last big unknown on Earth
The last big unknown on Earth - Is this the future of underwater exploration? - The surprising truth about the hot dog
The surprising truth about the hot dog - A sizzling symbol of Americana, the hot dog originated in an unlikely place - The USSR’s secret Siberian 'democracy'
The USSR’s secret Siberian 'democracy' - This city experienced remarkable freedom during the Cold War