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E.U. Set to Let Vaccinated U.S. Tourists Visit This Summer
The head of the European Commission said the bloc would switch policy, under certain conditions, after more than a year of mostly banning nonessential travel.
Article by Matina Stevis-Gridneff for The New York Times
The Week That U.S. Travel Started Its Recovery, by the Numbers
After a year of multiple coronavirus case surges in the U.S. dealing blows to the travel industry, the recovery across a variety of sectors like hotels and airlines appears to have something new: momentum.
CDC Says Travel Is Safe For Fully Vaccinated People, But Opposes Nonessential Trips
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its domestic travel guidance for fully vaccinated people,lifting certain testing and self-quarantine requirements andrecommending precautions like wearing a mask and avoiding crowds.
The President signed the historic relief package containing several important provisions that may affect hoteliers across the country. The package includes additional PPP funding and more.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has headed into 2021 by refreshing its brand to further reflect the hotel group's purpose of True Hospitality for Good, its evolving story, portfolio and the needs of hotel owners, consumers, and communities around the world.
SBA Re-Opening PPP to Small Lenders on January 15 and All Lenders on January 19
Lenders with $1 Billion or less in assets along with community financial institutions are accepting applications for PPP loans. These loans will become available to all other lenders on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
John Muehlbauer Appointed CEO of the IHG Owners Association
The IHG Owners Association announced that John Muehlbauer has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer. Muehlbauer will continue to uphold the Association’s mission of maximizing owners’ investments in their IHG-branded hotels.
Hotels to Receive Long-Awaited Relief as Part of New $900 Billion Aid Package
The $900 billion coronavirus relief deal delivers some of the hotel industry's top requests, including additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, extensions on several tax relief measures and more.
IHG Thanks Essential Workers with Surprise Trips and Exclusive Experiences
As part of it's True Hospitality program, IHG has spent the past few months thanking essential workers with much-needed vacations trips at a number of locations.
Since 1989, Hunter has been the meeting place for hotel owners, investors, and industry leaders. Now in its 37th year, Hunter is where deals happen and hospitality comes home.
The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF EMEA) is the global stage where deals are made, partnerships are forged and industry-shaping conversations take place. Unlock actionable insights, explore new business opportunities and discover why hospitality and living sectors remain top investment choices.
