Accor launches sanitary measures, lowest growth since the 1960s in Asia-Pacific, the people side of COVID-19 and the new normal: Bigger brands and commoditization?.

Accor launches sanitary measures
Monday, 20th April 2020

Accor and Bureau Veritas have joined forces to develop a label designed to certify that the appropriate safety standards and cleaning protocols have been achieved to allow businesses to reopen. The label will cover both accommodation and catering, and will set the sanitary standards.

European customers will be able to check on a dedicated Bureau Veritas website, before they book their next stay whether any hotel or restaurant has been certified or not >>

Asia-Pacific: Lowest growth since the 1960s
20 Apr 2020 : This is a crisis like no other, it is worse than the Global Financial Crisis, and Asia is not immune. While there is huge uncertainty about 2020 growth prospects, and even more so about the 2021 outlook, the impact of the coronavirus on the region will - across the board - be severe and unprecedented >>

WTTC thanks millions of people in the Travel & Tourism sector for going the extra mile
18 Apr 2020 : The WTTC have praised millions of people around the world in the Travel & Tourism sector for going the extra mile to lend crucial help to combat the global coronavirus pandemic >>

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The New Normal: Bigger Brands and Commoditization?
Monday, 20th April 2020

By Giovanni Angelini
This global pandemic has created serious financial difficulties for most travel and tourism-related companies/groups, consequently, the industry will be faced with an increasing number of mergers, acquisitions, buyouts and, unfortunately, some instances of bankruptcy.

Like it or not, 'Large Global Brands' will become even more dominant, resulting in less identity/personality, and the danger that hotel business will become even more commoditized >>

Travel Brands Strive to Find Balance Between Inspirational and Promotional
Those of us in Destination Marketing have been faced with the challenge to creatively promote our clients in a way that’s not just appropriate in the current situation but also responsible, inspirational and uplifting >>

The People Side of COVID-19: The Ultimate Test of Operational Resilience?
To say that life is an adventure is an understatement. It is our earnest hope that everyone remains safe and healthy through this global pandemic. The good news is we'll get through this >>

Ways to Prepare for the Road Ahead
Our lives move fast. Was life a sprint and now it’s a marathon, or has life always been a marathon and this is what it took to see it? >>

Investing in Cannabis: Is the Grass Greener for Investors?
Investing in cannabis-related companies has become popular over the past couple of years and the market has started to cater for investors who want to get a share of the pie >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of April 17, 2020
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