Hotels & Resorts
Accor Reports First Half 2020 Results
“The shock that our industry is experiencing is both violent and unprecedented. Against this backdrop, we have managed to limit the impact of the crisis: on our performance by taking immediate steps to protect our resources and, thanks to the Group recent years transformation and our sound financial structure; on our employees by implementing concrete and immediate support measures,” observed Sébastien Bazin, chairman and chief executive officer of Accor, in releasing the details of the company’s first half results for 2020. Bazin continued: “The peak of the crisis is...
The ‘Ultimate’ Office Upgrade From Sunwing
There’s no doubt that after five months, the thrill of working from home is fading fast for many Canadians and Sunwing has the perfect solution for Canadians to changes things up at the office. The operator's new 'Upgrade Your Office' program offers working Canucks the chance to wake up every morning to the sounds of the ocean and palm trees swaying in the tropical breeze – instead of your alarm – all meals and drinks are taken care of, sparkling blue swimming pools are just steps away and -- right, you're going to working aren't you -- all the facilities the traveller needs to...
ABC Global Acquires CCRA
ABC Global Services is acquiring the assets of CCRA (The Travel Commerce Network) in an integration of the two largest providers of hotel content and travel agency services. Combined, the two organizations will prove mutually beneficial to their Travel Management Company (TMC) and agency clients by providing an unparalleled level of travel and hospitality products and personalized service administered by the industry’s best account management team. As well, they’ll offer unmatched opportunities for their hotel partners to grow revenue across a broad range of travel...
Optimized Distribution
Expedia Group has rolled out its optimized distribution program for all medium to large-size lodging partners, allowing them to tap into new areas of B2B demand and giving them increased control of their B2B rates, availability and content across a network of global travel providers. Multiple lodging partners, including Highgate and Club Quarters, have signed on to-date. Expedia Group’s optimized distribution program is designed to meet the ongoing needs of its larger lodging partners with the capability to load a large volume of rates to Expedia Group’s platform. As hotels look...
We’re Up. We’re Running. We’re Open.
The number of people visiting Jamaica is down but the director of the Jamaica Tourist Board says the same doesn't hold true for interest in the tropical island. Donovan White told a Wednesday webinar that Jamaican tourism authorities have "aggressively marketed" their country during the past few months, preparing for the return of visitors. "The demand for Jamaica not only remains strong but grew stronger during these lockdown procedures," White said. Jamaica reopened to international tourists earlier this summer, announcing that tourists would be welcome to stay in a "corridor"...
UNWTO Counts The Cost Of Travel Standstill
In newly released data, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reveals that up to May of this year, the cost of COVID-19 on international tourism was already three times that of the 2009 Global Economic Crisis. As the situation continues to evolve, the United Nations specialized agency has provided the first comprehensive insight into the impact of the pandemic, both in tourist numbers and lost revenues, ahead of the upcoming release of up-to-date information on travel restrictions worldwide. In the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, data shows that the...
Club Med Taking Care Of Customers
Along with its flexible cancellation policy, the new “Safe Together” program with enhanced hygiene and safety measures in resorts, Club Med is now providing its clients additional Emergency Medical Assistance, including COVID-19 coverage, for all trips through April 30, 2021 to any resorts worldwide. Club Med has worked to expand its Emergency Assistance Program around the world to ensure that clients have the peace of mind to enjoy their next trip to the fullest. This extension to cover COVID-19 medical expenses is applicable for both individual and groups bookings and will be...
TIABC Seeking $680 Million Recovery Stimulus Package
The Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia, along with a coalition of dozens of sector associations representing British Columbia’s more than 19,000 tourism and hospitality businesses, have presented the provincial government with a recovery stimulus proposal that would see the government allocate $680 million from its $1.5 billion recovery package as an initial investment to help mitigate the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the B.C. visitor economy and its workforce. TIABC points out in its request that in 2018 (latest statistics available), the tourism and...