HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: COVID-19..The ‘Hefty Guest’

HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: COVID-19..The ‘Hefty Guest’

GCC governments have stepped in to provide support through various financial initiatives, and various incentives and repayment plans.

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HotStats MENA Annual Hotel Performance Tracker 2020: Drops in revenues and profits

HotStats MENA Annual Hotel Performance Tracker 2020: Drops in revenues and profits

The region’s prospects for a bounce-back performance in 2020 were all but dashed by the advent and spread of the coronavirus, which is laying waste on the global hospitality industry.

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One of Lebanon’s Golden Age hotels, Le Bristol, closes down

One of Lebanon’s Golden Age hotels, Le Bristol, closes down

The hotel’s general manager Joseph Coubat told the AFP: “It is because of the economic situation which is becoming unbearable.

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Comment: Crisis management from adaptation to new business kick off strategies

Comment: Crisis management from adaptation to new business kick off strategies

The majority of hotel owners and investors have a positive outlook on the future of the hospitality industry and expect to see development opportunities.

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Exclusive: 10 marketing tips for hospitality businesses during the COVID-19 crisis

Exclusive: 10 marketing tips for hospitality businesses during the COVID-19 crisis

There is no better time than now for influencers to be promoting your products/services and brand. They are engaging their followers even more than before.

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Kevin Goh, CEO of The Ascott Limited, appointed as Capitaland’s CEO, Lodging

Kevin Goh, CEO of The Ascott Limited, appointed as Capitaland’s CEO, Lodging

Goh has taken on various leadership positions in Ascott such as COO, MD of North Asia and Regional GM for East and South China.

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Qatari investor acquires The Ritz London

Qatari investor acquires The Ritz London

The hotel will remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and will reopen its doors as soon as it is safe.

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How TIME Hotels is planning to boost positivity in the workplace

How TIME Hotels is planning to boost positivity in the workplace

Boosting staff morale is essential during these challenging times and as a result we’re working to ensure we go that extra mile to create a warm and positive working environment

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New properties by LEVA Hotels & Resorts are planned for the GCC

New properties by LEVA Hotels & Resorts are planned for the GCC

LEVA Hotels & Resorts is positioned in the upscale and midscale segments with four complementary brands.

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Rotana commits to LIFE to face COVID-19

Rotana commits to LIFE to face COVID-19

Rotana was quick to implement a stringent health and safety policy, with strict practices and procedures in place designed to protect our guests, staff and partners at all times

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