UK hotel sector needs urgent Government support, COVID-19 and climate change, Marriott continues APAC growth and it's time to recalibrate.

UK hotel sector needs urgent Government support
Monday, 25th January 2021

Insolvencies and job losses in the UK’s hotel sector caused by the pandemic are likely to increase through 2021 as businesses face a very tough year ahead.

Independent hotel businesses with constrained financial resources or liquidity are expected to be the hardest hit, while larger groups and owners with capacity to inject additional funds will be less at risk >>

COVID-19 and climate change
25 Jan 2021 : Researchers also believe we must take climate action to prevent the next pandemic by preventing deforestation connected with biodiversity loss as well as slowing animal migrations that increase risk of infectious disease spread >>

Kimpton to debut in France this spring
25 Jan 2021 : Unveiling a new chapter in its European expansion, IHG® Hotels & Resorts’ boutique luxury brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, will open its first property in Paris this spring >>

WTTC welcomes wider test acceptance as a major step towards the return of international travel
24 Jan 2021 : WTTC President & CEO, said: 'WTTC welcomes this major step by the UK government which opens the doors to travellers arriving into England with proof of a negative COVID-19 test, no matter what the type of test they take' >>

Marriott continues APAC growth with nearly 100 properties
23 Jan 2021 : Marriott International continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more brands and experiences to new destinations for guests across the region >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

It's Time to Recalibrate
Monday, 25th January 2021
By Giovanni Angelini - Exclusive for 4Hoteliers.com

After eight-to-nine years of non-stop growth, the pandemic has been catastrophic for all travel and tourism-related organisations. Somewhat foolishly, the industry was in a mode where growth year-after-year was taken for granted. Everyone has been hit hard.

As such, the industry needs to reconsider its offer and review its efficiency levels. We must recognise that nothing will be the same in the post-pandemic world – especially in areas where technology can influence the outcome >>

Small Improvements in Customer Service Create Big Wins
Little successes added together make for large success down the road and small successes add up >>

The Jobs of Tomorrow
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2020 comes at a crucial juncture for the world of work >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of January 22, 2021
Skycanner identifies unserved routes to help aviation, Grand Hyatt brand debuts in Saudi Arabia and business travel will come back more sophisticated with bigger role for TMCs >>