MICHELIN Guide introduces 2 new awards and 1 new distinction, Emirates resumes more flights, state of influence 2020 and 7 things that made live streaming in China tick.

MICHELIN Guide introduces 2 new awards and 1 new distinction
Wednesday, 30th September 2020

The MICHELIN Guide announces its addition of 2 new awards: the MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award, the MICHELIN Guide Service Award, and a new distinction, the MICHELIN green star, to the 2021 MICHELIN Guide Thailand’s portfolio of accolades.

The move demonstrates the MICHELIN Guide’s true appreciation for the entire restaurant ecosystem; while these new accolades are believed to help elevate the standards of Thailand’s culinary industry on all fronts and levels, and – during these tough times – boost the morale of restaurant professionals, and encourage consumer patronage of local dining establishments >>

Port Douglas chosen for Australia’s second Fairmont
30 Sep 2020 : With construction set to commence in Q1 of 2021, Chiodo and Accor look forward to bringing the Fairmont brand to Port Douglas with a luxury like no other that infuses the senses, the elements, culture, and nature >>

Emirates to resume flights to 5 more destinations
30 Sep 2020 : The addition of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Harare and Mauritius will expand the Emirates’ global network to 92 destinations, as the airline gradually resumes its operations while prioritising the safety of its customers, crew and the communities it serves around the world >>

Two-thirds of companies plan return to in-person events
24 Sep 2020 : The majority of GBTA companies expect their employees to return to in-person events in 2021, but second wave brings uncertainty to business travel recovery >>

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2020 Live Streaming in China: 7 Things That Made it Tick
Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Live streaming is still the hottest trend in Chinese social media, particularly in KOL-driven e-commerce, but relatively speaking, the industry is still in its infancy, with room for growth and many new live streamers knocking at the door.

Brands are excited by the genre’s possibilities and figuring out the best strategies to leverage live streaming in China to achieve maximum impact. What follows are the seven things that made 2020 live streaming in China tick >>

State of Influence 2020
From social platform trends to shifts in conversation themes, learn how beauty, fashion and lifestyle influencers have evolved this year and what brands need to do to survive in these challenging times >>

Is Now The Time To Turn Off Automation?
The topic up for this webinar series discussion was: ‘Revenue Survival: Deciding When and What To Automate’ >>

Global eNews of September 29, 2020
Industry appeals to EC to end quarantines, Chiva-Som launches online wellness series, recovery starts at home: domestic tourism and rebuilding trust to get back guests to eat & stay >>