As the pandemic started to take hold globally in February, hoteliers began projecting an impact lasting more than a year. Tom Ito, Principal, Gensler talks about what can be done to rebuild the trust of hotel guests and give them confidence to return safely to hotels. Ample short-term responses to …

Following the improving situation in Switzerland in connection with COVID-19, and the constant  decrease in the number of new and active infected cases, the city of Geneva has started to  open up while still maintaining the necessary security measures to ensure the health and safety of citizens and visitors. Starting …

The International Air Transport Association has shared a series of guidelines with the airlines and airports around the world for restarting passenger flights amid COVID-19 pandemic. While the proposed temporary layered approach for bio-security measures are aimed at instilling confidence among passengers and have been received well by the airlines …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced a strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas Certification (Bureau Veritas) to launch the ‘Safeguard Assurance Program’ – an initiative to ensure that all operations within the hospitality sector resume safely and efficiently. The renowned world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, …

Following the roll out of AvaniSHIELD, a programme promoting heightened safety and hygiene measures at Avani Hotels and Resorts worldwide, the brand is now looking to introduce a new set of measures for its M!CE facilities. Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel will be the test pilot in rolling out the new …

In the presence of senior government officials, diplomats, CEOs, business owners and investors from the UAE’s public and private sectors, the sixth edition of the Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis explored how the UAE’s economic stimulus packages have positively impacted major industry sectors, markets and businesses, and recommended response strategies for …

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is going the extra mile to ensure that all its hospitality, eco-tourism and leisure destinations, which are scheduled to open in a phased manner, will strictly adhere to the UAE Government’s health and safety protocols. Shurooq has announced the completion of a sterilisation and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has ensured that implementation of health and safety standards has become the new way forward whether it is a destination, attraction, eatery or wellness escape. SanJeet, Managing Director, DDP Group spoke with some of the industry experts about the future post COVID-19. Beverly Au Yong, Area Director …

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with Google, to embrace innovation and the digital transformation of global tourism. The guidelines …