Hygiene

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2021: SanSee Systems

By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020

SanSee Systems is a hygiene screening and certification company serving the tours and attractions industry. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2021: Troop Travel

By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020

Troop Travel is a platform to help travel and events managers make informed decisions about the best destination for convening their globally-distributed teams. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve

By Kevin May | November 3, 2020

Brands, industry associations and government have a unique opportunity to do the right thing and put customers in the middle of their strategic prism. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How the coronavirus gave QR codes a major role in travel

By Sooho Choi - Publicis Sapient | October 28, 2020

QR codes hold even more potential as they have become an essential and welcomed tool for travel and hospitality brands, in particular, helping the industry get back on its feet in the face of adversity. Read More

News / Distribution

Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: It's a period of reckoning for hotels

By Kevin May | October 27, 2020

The pre-pandemic fierce yet healthy competition between hotels and rentals for the leisure traveler is now more acute than it has ever been. It's going to be a tough ride ahead. Read More

News / Distribution

Google says COVID boosted OTA usage in APAC

By Mitra Sorrells | October 26, 2020

Google's sector lead for travel and vertical search in APAC shared results of the company's consumer surveys during a keynote at ITB Asia. Read More

News / Distribution

Skyscanner, Expedia, Hopper on need for transparency in travel retailing

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2020

At an ATPCO virtual event, product managers from the three companies shared how they are adapting to the new needs of customers. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Travelers fear catching virus, losing money amid COVID pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2020

At least two-thirds of respondents say they worry they may contract COVID-19 during travel or while in a destination. Read More

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News / Online

VIDEO: How COVID-19 is shifting the dynamic between hotels and short-term rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2020

A panel of industry leaders debates the shifting hospitality landscape at Phocuswright Europe 2020. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Barceló Hotel Group adapts COVID response to market and customer demands

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2020

With hotels in 22 countries, the company has had to customize its response to the pandemic. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

For hotels, COVID-19 has created an operational "perfect storm"

By Katherine Grass - Optii | October 2, 2020

On top of the basic need to have the right amount of staff in place for a highly unpredictable amount and type of guests, hotels also have to process systemic change in the way their operations run to... Read More

News / Online

Google says private accommodation is recovering faster than hotels on a global scale

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2020

The search giant highlights uncertainty, domestic trips and hygiene as dominating travel searches in Asia Pacific but eagerness to travel is lukewarm in many global markets. Read More

News / Online

Hotel guests want supplies over contactless tech, are willing to pay COVID surcharges

By Jill Menze | October 1, 2020

According to a recent survey from HotelsByDay, hotel guests prioritize hand sanitation stations and masks over contactless check-in and checkout – and they’re willing to help hotels cover the cost. Read More

News / Technology

Self-service PPE kiosks become the newest addition to hotel lobbies

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2020

Retail pharmacy chain CVS will stock self-service kiosks with masks, sanitizer and other products for use in hotel lobbies. Read More

News / Online

Healthy Sail Panel recommends 74 steps to reduce COVID-19 risk on cruise ships

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2020

Specialists say a focus on testing, the use of face coverings, enhanced sanitation and other measures can mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 on cruise ships. Read More

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