Aman launches Janu, growing numbers of infections will end the scare and Coronavirus as a force majeure defense to contractual non-performance.

Aman launches new hotel brand: Janu
Thursday, 5th March 2020

Welcome to Janu, the sister brand of Aman – a hotel brand which will deliver harmony through the dynamic balance of opposites, while Aman is synonymous with its Sanskrit translation, 'peace', Janu stands for 'soul'.

Janu shares its DNA with its legendary elder sister but Janu strikes out on a complementary path where genuine human interaction, playful expression and social wellness are at the core of the experience.

Janu will create environments that nurture purposeful connection to bring balance to the head and heart and allow creative expression >>

Growing numbers of proven infections around the world will end the scare
5 Mar 2020 : A good opportunity to discuss within the global travel community the reaction to SARS-CoV-2 has been lost next to millions of wasted hours of work and dollars and euros on the preparation of the participation or visit to ITB Berlin >>

Rotana enters Morocco with signing in Marrakech
5 Mar 2020 : Spread across a sprawling 230-hectare site, the project consists of 314-key Palmeraie Palace, 315-room Hôtel du Golf Rotana and Golf Club Rotana >>

Central Florida 2020 state of the hotel market
5 Mar 2020 : Since 2013, Orlando has reigned as the nation’s 'Most Visited Tourist Destination.' With multiple factors driving Orlando’s appeal, hotel investors and developers are curious as to what is on the horizon for the hospitality market in Central Florida >>

Europe's hotels see third year of value rise >>

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COVID-19 Coronavirus as a Force Majeure Defense to Contractual Non-Performance
Thursday, 5th March 2020

One often doesn’t know the extent of one’s insurance coverage until a calamity occurs, so it is with force majeure provisions in contracts.

Typically, force majeure provisions are included in contracts to excuse a party from contractual obligations if some unforeseen event beyond its control prevents performance of its contractual obligations.

The effects of this coronavirus have already prevented or delayed performance in countless agreements in numerous industries causing widespread commercial loss and business interruption >>

Tips on Upselling Your Hotel Rooms
Front desk agents typically serve as the face of your hotel, although it may seem like a minor detail – training your staff on upselling is often the key to your hotel’s profitability >>

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