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Global travel uptick
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Global Hotel Demand Uptick Tussles with Competing Costs

With the global pandemic showing some signs of relent, the collective hotel industry is reaping the reward, as travelers get back on planes or hit the road. The hotel industry is happy to welcome them back, but a continued revenue shortfall is having consequence on the bottom line.

Article by David Eisen for Hotel News Resource

driving summer travel demand
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COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts Are Driving Summer Travel Demand

A new travel trends research paper by Tripadvisor reveals that vaccine rollouts globally are driving an increasing demand for summer vacations, with vaccinated travelers more likely to stay longer and spend more on their trips than unvaccinated travelers.

Article by LODGING Staff for LODGING Magazine

HFTP India
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HFTP Announces Global Expansion with Charter of the HFTP India Chapter

The association for hospitality financial and technology professionals offers industry-focused education, resources and networking opportunities, and the new chapter will build upon these strategic goals for Indian hospitality professionals.

Article by Guest Contributor for HFTP

Americans travel
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Forty Percent of Americans Plan Leisure Trips this Summer

According to Deloitte's new report, "Keen But Cautious: U.S. Travel in COVID's Second Summer," Americans of all ages and income levels are ready to get away and are making travel plans.

Article by Ramya Murali for Deloitte

Europe travel
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E.U. Set to Let Vaccinated U.S. Tourists Visit This Summer

The head of the European Commission said the bloc would switch policy, under certain conditions, after more than a year of mostly banning nonessential travel.

Article by Matina Stevis-Gridneff for The New York Times

travel recovery
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The Week That U.S. Travel Started Its Recovery, by the Numbers

After a year of multiple coronavirus case surges in the U.S. dealing blows to the travel industry, the recovery across a variety of sectors like hotels and airlines appears to have something new: momentum.

Article by Cameron Sperance for Skift

CDC safe travel
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CDC Says Travel Is Safe For Fully Vaccinated People, But Opposes Nonessential Trips

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its domestic travel guidance for fully vaccinated people, lifting certain testing and self-quarantine requirements and recommending precautions like wearing a mask and avoiding crowds.

Article by Rachel Treisman for NPR

US Capitol Building
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Biden Signs 1.9 Trillion American Rescue Package

The President signed the historic relief package containing several important provisions that may affect hoteliers across the country. The package includes additional PPP funding and more. 

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Debuts New Masterbrand

IHG Hotels & Resorts has headed into 2021 by refreshing its brand to further reflect the hotel group's purpose of True Hospitality for Good, its evolving story, portfolio and the needs of hotel owners, consumers, and communities around the world. 

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