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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.
