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Industry News

ERC
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IHG Owners Association ERC Holds In-Person Meeting at InterContinental London Park Lane

The in-person gathering demonstrates a commitment to working with owners and operators to execute cleanliness and safety brand standards. 

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IHG Owners Association Board of Directors Holds In-Person Q3 Meeting at InterContinental Buckhead

The meeting is seen as a significant step towards returning to normal businesses practices and restoring consumer confidence in business travel. 

Kimpton Dallas
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Kimpton Pittman Hotel Opens in Historic Dallas Landmark

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened a new property in the Knights of Pythias Temple building, with help from Perkins+Will, Busta Studio and the Dallas Historical Society.

Article by Lauren Jade Hill for Top Hotel News

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ICC and World Travel & Tourism Council Issue COVID-19 Restart Guide

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations for safely re-opening customer-facing businesses in the age of COVID-19.

Article by Guest Contributor for HospitalityNet

Staybridge
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Extended Stay Still ‘Golden Child of US Hotel Industry’

Even in the worst of the COVID-19 crisis, the extended-stay segment witnessed occupancy levels well above those of other segments. 

Article by Danielle Hess for HNN

Capitol
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With foreclosures looming, hotel industry pushes for HOPE Act

Major hotel industry leaders expressed an urgency for Congress to step up to help struggling hotel businesses before it is too late. 

Article by J.T. Fox for Hotel Management

Tourism Bali
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How Will Emerging Economies Reliant on Tourism Survive the Crisis?

Many emerging economies have built their growth strategies on tourism. Not every one will be able to pick up where they left off on the other side.

Article by Rosie Spinks for Skift

Hotel Training
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Hotels Reimagine Training to Deal with Pandemic

Owners and operators are providing training to off-site employees and enhancing said training programs to deal with health and safety issues.

Article by Harvey Chipkin for HNN

HI Amsterdam
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IHG opens Europe’s largest Holiday Inn Express in Amsterdam

IHG annouces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside, the largest Express property in Europe. Located on the northern shore of the IJ-lake, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. 

Article by Guest Contributor for HospitalityNet

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