01 Jun, 2020 // 5 min read
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented solutions. In the current downturn, hoteliers are having to deal with contingencies on a scale they’ve never encountered before. With a constantly shifting environment as...
20 May, 2020 // 6 min read
There is no denying the fact that the travel and hospitality industry has been immensely affected by COVID-19’s economic impact. With revenues dwindling or coming to a standstill, it’s important to keep costs to a minimum. In these challenging times, hotels must stay prepared with a well-managed strategy. Thus, it’s crucial that hotels focus on
20 May, 2020 // 7 min read
Times may be tough, but they’ve brought us all together in unexpected ways. As we forge ahead, let’s be mindful of the good deeds and helping hands that will get us through this downturn. In this blog, we’ve tried to highlight how some hotels are going above and beyond for their employees and their guests during the COVID-19
19 May, 2020 // 4 min read
As part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), InterContinental Sydney Double Bay gives the highest priority to the health and wellbeing of its guests and employees. The hotel is taking necessary actions in response to the coronavirus outbreak to support all guests and help them plan their stay during these unforeseen circumstances. InterContinental Sydney Double
18 May, 2020 // 3 min read
Nestled in Australia’s cultural capital, Pan Pacific Melbourne is a truly innovative and modern hotel with touches of a stylish boutique. This 396-room hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of one of Melbourne’s newest business and leisure districts. Its unique location on the edge of the CBD makes it easily accessible to the
06 May, 2020 // 8 min read
Tips for being agile and adapting to the new normal of meetings and events As we forge ahead in uncertain times, this collection of articles and examples from the industry parse out the details of the current business environment and how hotels are coping – and helping others – during this time. Be flexible and
06 May, 2020 // 8 min read
Businesses everywhere are staying connected and tackling issues collectively with the help of tools like Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts, and FaceTime. In a time of isolation, these platforms have become a source of collective strength and productivity for hundreds of thousands of people around the world. For hotels, Zoom has become the platform of choice for
28 Apr, 2020 // 7 min read
Creating an event sponsorship package and finding event sponsors is a key part of meeting and event planning. Increasing your sponsorship dollars is the quickest way to impact your bottom line. But, how does sponsorship change for virtual events? While in-person events have sponsorship down to a science, virtual events cannot rely on the same
17 Apr, 2020 // 5 min read
Besides being a popular meeting hotel that symbolises peace and tranquillity and takes you to the golden age of travel, The Langham, Hong Kong gives utmost priority to provide a sense of security to all the guests. Langham Hospitality Group has taken rigorous measures against the spread of coronavirus at all the Langham properties to ensure the
17 Apr, 2020 // 5 min read
It’s a fact that currently, people around the world are facing strict travel restrictions. Be it a business or leisure traveller, no one is allowed to make a trip. But how about a little encouragement for the time when everything comes back to normal. You can use this gift of time to think of ways