Uncertainty does not discourage European hoteliers, Thailand's events go digital, how to effectively utilize new technology and things you need to do to successfully reopen your hotel.

Uncertainty does not discourage European hoteliers
Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Most companies, whether or not they are already up-and-running, appear to have a good, or at least better, handle on managing the mitigating factors, such as training staff on health and safety measures, implementing new procedures for front- and back-of-house staff and enforcing new behaviours of social distancing.

The bigger worries, both in the UK and Germany, relate to the mid- to long-term strategies around building and stabilising the businesses – in other words, working on business plans to reposition operations or, for example, attracting a different (more local) clientele >>

Digitalise and thrive: Thailand's event organisers go digital
14 Jul 2020 : 40 events in Thailand will move online or achieve enhanced online presence this year with the support of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau as a result of TCEB's Virtual Meeting Space project >>

Hyatt to expand Alila brand in Americas
14 Jul 2020 : Expected to open in early 2021, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, will bring the luxury brand’s dedication to sustainable tourism, innovative eco-design and authentic destination experiences to Southern California >>

News from around the APAC region
14 Jul 2020 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Thailand launches new tourism campaign, Indian states planning to reopen their tourism sectors, Seychelles to resume passenger flights and more >>

Travellers should ‘wear to care’ in the new normal
13 Jul 2020 : WTTC - Mandatory mask wearing will protect travellers and workers people need to learn to live with COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely available >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Smart Hotels: How to Effectively Utilize New Technology
Tuesday, 14th July 2020

In a Fuel Travel poll, nearly 60% of respondents said they want to hear from hotels about what they're doing to protect guests.

With that being the case, smart hotels — that is, properties that utilize smart technology to maximize the customer experience — are becoming more and more important >>

Things You Need to Do to Successfully Reopen Your Hotel
The fragility of your current brand means that steps need to be made to rectify the crisis, so when you’re reopening your hotel, the last thing you want is another crisis >>

10 Useful Communication Tips
Communication is such a broad topic and it happens every single minute of the day, It’s everywhere! To learn how to better communicate, you must be aware of the way we, as people, communicate with one another >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of July 13, 2020
Insights on Global Luxury Hotel Recovery, MO announces Vienna, why impact investing remains a key focus for investors and Expedia talks recovery in travel >>