Agoda sees growing demand for last minute deals, Virgin Hotels plans coast-to-coast openings, COVID-19 big winners and the problem isn't the employee, it's the system.

Agoda sees growing demand for last minute deals
Thursday, 4th February 2021

AGODA has launched GoLocal Tonight, a tool aimed at helping accommodation partners capitalise on the growing trend towards last minute domestic bookings in this post-COVID era.

With the uncertainty of new outbreaks, changes in health protocols and last-minute travel restrictions, Agoda’s data reveals a shift towards searches for same day check-ins, and it has developed a GoLocal Tonight product, offering even greater savings to satisfy this demand >>

IHG introduces its InterContinental brand in Morocco
4 Feb 2021 : IHG has signed agreement with Immohold Hospitality for InterContinental Rabat, kicking off group’s ambitious expansion plans in the country >>

WTTC responds to latest move by Canadian government
4 Feb 2021 : WTTC: 'The Canadian government's decision to suspend all flights to Mexico and the Caribbean until April 30, and impose hotel quarantines for all arriving passengers, will cause even further damage to its Travel & Tourism industry' >>

Virgin Hotels plans for three coast-to-coast openings
4 Feb 2021 : Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to roll out the red carpet in three locations this year >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Problem Isn't the Employee, It's the System
Thursday, 4th February 2021

There are plenty of employee surveys that point to the number one reason people quit their jobs. Many people think it’s money, but it is actually due to a lack of appreciation from their boss.

It’s okay for a boss to be hard to work for. But the boss who has high expectations can still show appreciation and support employees >>

COVID-19 Big Winners
This article addresses how others, including large companies and wealthy individuals, have fared very well and hopefully shares what we can learn from their success---and what it means for the future >>

Unhappy Anniversary: One Full Year Of COVID-19 Workplace Litigation
On a random Thursday last January in a nondescript state courthouse in north Texas, a union representing a group of airline pilots filed a workplace lawsuit seeking to halt flights to China >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of February 03, 2021
Demand will drive the re-start of global tourism, strengthening the single European sky, ways companies are investing in employee wellbeing and can social influence responsible travel? >>