The hospitality and tourism industry has been the pillars for numerous countries over the past century. Many countries have found themselves welcoming visitors from all over the world to experience their unique culture, food, and way of life.
According to the latest results of MMGY Global’s Travel Safety Barometer (Wave VI), which measures the impact of COVID-19 on traveler perceptions of safety, the current surge in cases of the virus across the U.S. has not made Americans more fearful of becoming ill.
A glimpse into the life of a unique hotel group stretching the limits on surprising and delighting their guests.
438 worldwide luxury hospitality leaders shared their insights in a recent survey 71% of luxury hotels plan to reopen by September
70% believe business will return to normal within the next year
86% are very / highly confident to handle any COVID-19 outbreak at their property
As former chief operating officer for Nobu Restaurants and director of operations for Nobu Hotels, Santi is the opening task force manager for this global brand.
Kathy explores options for hotels facing difficult decisions and discusses how lower than normal new construction will assist hotels in the long run.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas have been the leaders in sustainability and wellness before the concepts were on the radar as trends worth talking about in the industry. Neil goes into depth about their thought process behind the brand and their unique narrative.
Ofra’s first project was the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas followed by the design and construction of the Mirage Conference Center. Both had no budget nor deadline. She has since had a reality check and has done extensive work on both hotels and mixed-use projects. The ILHA asked her how COVID-19 has affected the design industry and its influence for years to come.
Brands need to stay connected to their community by building trust and engaging with their guests each step of the journey. Safety is key and investment in technology is essential as contactless solutions, AI and loyalty based programs determine success.
A glimpse into the future as COVID-19 challenges hotel design to be more sustainable and relevant, moving agiley to reflect the importance of wellness, privacy and space. David T’Kint, who has worked on some of the most prestigious hotel brands, including the Great Scotland Yard in London’s Whitehall, talks about how this will be reflected in the aesthetic experience.
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