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Johnson unveils post-lockdown “Covid winter plan” in England
UK: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled the Government’s plans to restore the “three-tier system” when the lockdown in England ends on Wednesday 2 December, in a speech given in Parliament today.
Report highlights change in how venues are used
Worldwide: A report by Withers, an international law firm, reveals how Covid-19 is changing what customers want and look for in hospitality venues, with expert commentary from figures within property, architecture, land development and academia.
Plymouth ranks top in UK for market recovery
UK: Colliers International’s COVID-19 Recovery Hotels Index has revealed the top city performers of the UK regarding market bounce back following the ease of lockdown restrictions.
Post Covid-19 'Cleanliness checks into Hotels'
Peter Teska, global infection prevention expert from the Diversey Hygiene Academy, dives into what new hotel cleanliness standards will look like in a post Covid-19 world.
Barcelona hotel launches charity campaign with Ronnie Wood
Spain: El Palace Barcelona, a five-star luxury hotel, has announced it will sell five two-night vouchers to stay in its El Palace Suite by Ronnie Wood to help raise funds for medication against COVID-19.
Covid-19 and the hospitality sector: Who will pay for all the new hygiene and safety standards?
Stuart Pallister covers the most recent HoCoSo Connect discussion, asking who will be footing the bill for hospitality's new hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Choice Hotels provides elite rewards status updates for members
US: Choice Hotels has announced a set of expansions to its loyalty programme to show commitment to its most dedicated customers.
Hotels.com adds double rewards for post-COVID travel
Worldwide: OTA Hotels.com has announced a limited time offer doubling rewards for those who book future travel now.
Cambria Hotels launches virtual tours to drive sales
US: Cambria Hotels, a boutique brand of Choice Hotels International, has begun using virtual tours to drive hotel business.
Hutson calls on PM for extended rural hospitality support
UK: Robin Hutson has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a range of measures to support rural hospitality businesses.
STR data reveals continued US hotel construction boom
US: Though much of hospitality has shut due to the global coronavirus pandemic, new data reveals continued growth in hotel construction.
Keeping Green: Sustainability and Covid-19
Boutique Hotel News looks at the impact the global pandemic will have on sustainability in hospitality.
Viator introduces new virtual travel programme
Worldwide: Travel experience platform Viator is introducing a new project which focuses on its virtual experiences.
UKHospitality launches online training programme for furloughed employees
UK: Trade body UKHospitality has partnered with CPL Learning to create an online training platform for those furloughed due to the global pandemic.
Quore workflow management tool creates isolation ward conversion module
Worldwide: Leading hotel workflow management platform Quore has announced the creation of a programme module to help transform hotel wings into isolation wards.
San Francisco set to spend over $100 million on hotel rooms
US: In an attempt to manage its vulnerable populations and aide workers, the city of San Francisco is spending a significant amount of money renting out hotel rooms.
25hours Hotel Company opens rooms as home offices
Europe: The group has launched an initiative to transform its hotel rooms into home offices, designed for people to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farncombe Estate sets up NHS Reward programme
UK: After closing its doors due to government guidelines, the three properties of Farncombe estate have banded together to offer reward packages to NHS workers.
OYO founder Agarwal to forego 100 per cent of annual salary
India: Ritesh Agarwal, founder and group CEO of OYO Hotels & Homes, has announced that he is foregoing 100 per cent of his salary for the rest of the year as the company seeks to unite in the face of the impact of Covid-19 on the global travel and hospitality industry.
ALICE launches COVID-19 checklist software
US: Hotel operations platform ALICE has launched a free product to support hoteliers through times of low occupancy or closure.
UKHospitality and Caterer.com launches redeployment hub
UK: Trade body UKHospitality and jobs board Caterer.com, along with charity Hospitality Action, has launched The Hospitality Redeployment Hub allowing displaced hospitality workers to find short-term roles in other sectors.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts' members respond creatively to COVID-19
Worldwide: Member properties of Preferred Hotels & Resorts have implemented a number of positive initiatives following venue closures, spanning from supporting the local community to live streaming music events.
Impact of COVID-19 on North American destination organisations
US: MMGY Travel Intelligence, in partnership with Destinations International Foundation, has released findings for its bi-weekly survey on the impact of coronavirus on the sectors outlook, operations and market spending.
Coronavirus and the hotel industry: An existential threat urgently requiring concerted collaboration and action
Journalist and communications expert Stuart Pallister covers the recent HoCoSo Connect online forum, and examines the threat that the Covid-19 coronavirus poses to global hospitality.
UK on lockdown following PM’s speech
UK: In a speech to the public yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tight lockdown measures will go into effect across the county.
Cloudbeds launches #hospitalityhelps COVID-19 support platform
US: Cloudbeds, a property management software company, has created #hospitalityhelps to connect property owners and operators with health care professionals to assist with providing beds.
Hotels reopen as travel in China rebounds
China: Marriott and IHG are among the first to report an increase in the number of hotels reopening in Greater China as travel demand bounces back.
IHG to cut $150 million in costs
Worldwide: With hotel demand at record lows, InterContinental Hotels Group, the group behind Kimpton and Hotel Indigo, announced $150 million in cost cuts.
Free crisis management workshop for leaders in hospitality
Worldwide: Séverine Obertelli, consultant and coach for leadership self-development, is holding a free online crisis management webinar to help hospitality leaders deal with the impact of coronavirus.
Neville and Giggs open hotels to NHS workers cost free
UK: Former Manchester United footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, who co-own two hotels in Manchester through their GG Hospitality group, have announced that both properties will be made available free of charge to NHS workers.
Messages from global hotel leaders addressing COVID-19
Worldwide: Major hotel groups and chains are responding to the coronavirus outbreak through personal statements and letters published online to reassure guests and staff of amended policies, updated health and safety measures, and a positive recovery.
