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Legal Issues of Operating Hotels During the Pandemic

An online forum by the International Society of Hospitality Consultants addressed the numerous legal issues hoteliers face as they reopen and operate during the coronavirus pandemic.

Article by Bryan Wroten for HNN

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Hotel CEO’s See Enhanced Role for Travel Advisors

Chief executives of major hotel companies speaking on a virtual panel see an enhanced role for travel advisors as the industry navigates its way through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Article by Harvey Chipkin for Travel Pulse

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Hotels Using Virtual Tours to Woo Corp Travel Managers

Whether it’s Zoom, FaceTime or VR, it’s essential that hotels continue offering site visits to travel managers and meetings planners to plan for growth in the coming months.

Article by Matthew Parsons for Skift

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IHG Recognized with ‘Green Hotel Chain of the Year’ Accolade

The award recognizes IHG’s innovation across its entire estate, with Finder measuring all category nominees against broad environmental metrics including greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy usage.

Article by James Wilkinson for Hotel Management

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Why Asia Is Still the Future of Travel in a Post-Coronavirus World

Understanding the geopolitics of Asia and how it intersects with the world helps explain why travel is resilient—and why its center will continue to be in Asia—in a post-coronavirus world.

Article by Rafat Ali for Skift

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Millennial Travel: A Decade in Review

Though millennials have changed how the hospitality industry presents the guest stay experience and workplace culture, what they want is also rooted in something familiar.

Article by Robert Habeeb for HNN

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Corporate Culture Helps Level Field at Top for Women

Research shows female representation is growing in top roles in hospitality, but certain sectors still lag. Hoteliers say a strong, inclusive culture and positive modeling are closing the gap.

Article by Stephanie Ricca for HNN

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IHG Working with Mayor of London to House Homeless

The Mayor of London with support from the government and working with Intercontinental Hotels Group has secured 300 hotel rooms to enable Londoners sleeping rough to self-isolate.

Article by Guest Contributor for Hospitality & Catering News

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What the $2 Trillion U.S. Stimulus Package Means for Travel Businesses

Many travel brands are eligible to earn U.S. government money through the recently signed CARES Act, but firms must move quickly to capitalize on their share of the stimulus. 

Article by Brian Sumers for Skift

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