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March 1, 2021

Airbnb & France: Recent decisions of the French Supreme Court put a sharp brake on Parisian short-term rental activity

On behalf of owners, Airbnb rents out furnished apartments to short stay, non-resident transient visitors. These rents are subject to the regulation of the City of Paris and this regulation has long stated that the activity of short-term furnished rentals to transient visitors, in return for payment, may not be carried out in premises used for residential purposes, pursuant to the French Construction and Housing Code. This same regulation requires owners to request prior permission for a change of use, pursuant to Articles L.631-7 and L.631-7-1 of the French Construction and Housing Code.

By Christopher Boinet and Anne Epinat

February 18, 2021

WTTC calls on UK’s leadership to safely restore international mobility

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has sent an open letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for his leadership ahead of next week's announcement, urging him to support its recovery plan and provide evidence of a clear exit strategy, to save the besieged UK Travel & Tourism sector.

January 28, 2021

UK international travel facing a bleak future for the next few months, says GlobalData

The UK Government has announced that outbound tourists will have to make a declaration proving their journey is for essential purposes. If successful, inbound UK residents will be faced with a mandatory 10-day hotel quarantine when returning from 22 high risk countries including South Africa, Portugal and South American nations;

January 27, 2021

WTTC Says UK Hotel Quarantines Would Cause Irreparable Damage to Industry

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has said that introducing hotel quarantines in the UK would cause irreparable damage to an industry which contributes nearly £200 billion to the UK economy.

January 27, 2021

UK government must provide more support to the embattled Travel & Tourism sector

Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: "WTTC urgently calls upon the UK government to extend the furlough scheme for those employed in the beleaguered Travel & Tourism sector."

Will the value of brands remain sustainable in today's distribution age?

January 21, 2021

The Value Of Brands In Today’s Distribution Age

If you'd asked me ten years ago about the future of hotel brands in the digital age, I'd have been uncertain. I could see the dramatic changes that were happening. Hotels' 'distribution costs' - particularly commissions paid to online travel agents (OTAs), other online intermediaries and brand loyalty schemes - were increasing rapidly, while fees paid to 'traditional' partners - wholesalers, tour operators, GDS, agents and the brands, themselves - showed no signs of decline.

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January 8, 2021

Continental Adrift: What does Brexit mean for UK & EU travelers?

After several years of dominating headlines, the Brexit transition period is over. What does the deal mean for EU and UK business travelers and how do we make heads or tails of the new restrictions?

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December 2, 2020

Interstate to manage 31 Jupiter Hotels in the UK

Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Aimbridge Hospitality's international division, has announced it has been appointed to manage Jupiter Hotels' UK portfolio.Interstate will step in as the new management company for all 31 of Jupiter's UK properties from 1 December 2020.The portfolio is made up of both Mercure and Holiday Inn branded hotels, as well as two independents.Nicholas Northam, Executive Vice President International at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, said: "This is a very exciting development for Interstate, as we expand our portfolio significantly in the UK - a fast-growing market for us."The 31 properties further assert our position as a global leader in hotel management and we look forward to putting our industry talent and operational expertise into action.

November 26, 2020

Cutting the 14-day quarantine to five days is welcome news for the UK Travel & Tourism sector, says WTTC

The UK government's latest move that will slash the travel quarantine lockdown if passengers test negative on the fifth day, will provide a much-needed economic boost and is a step towards reviving international travel, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

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November 2, 2020

Marriott Hotels Fined £18.4m For Data Breach That Hit Millions

The UK's data privacy watchdog has fined the Marriott Hotels chain £18.4m for a major data breach that may have affected up to 339 million guests.

November 1, 2020

The DHfamily welcomes new Executive Board

The designated Members of the Executive Board of Steigenberger Hotels AG/Deutsche Hospitality - CEO Marcus Bernhardt and CFO Dr. Ulrich Johannwille - assumed responsibility for operational management at the hotel group with effect from 1 November 2020. This new leadership pairing creates a wealth of international experience at the helm of Steigenberger Hotels AG, which brings together five separate hotel brands under the umbrella brand of Deutsche Hospitality.

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October 14, 2020

UK Tourism Industry Is Dealt Another Blow As England's Three-Tier System Is Rolled Out, says GlobalData

Following the new three-tier system of COVID-19 restrictions that have now been rolled out in England; Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: "According to GlobalData's most recent forecasts, total UK domestic trips are now set to drop by 64.1% this year from 122.2 million in 2019 to 43.8 million in 2020.

August 13, 2020

WTTC Calls For Leadership From PM Boris Johnson, And Strong International Coordination To Save The Travel & Tourism Sector And The Global Economy

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has urgently called on the UK government for strong leadership and unprecedented international collaboration, to save the struggling Travel & Tourism sector and recover the millions of jobs already impacted.

July 3, 2020

WTTC statement on the UK government delay to publishing its 'safe countries' list

Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: "For the best part of a week the UK government has delayed announcing which countries will be safe for British holidaymakers to fly to for what's left of their summer holidays, resulting in frustration and confusion among travellers.

June 29, 2020

Judicial Tribunal Of Paris: Airbnb Liable For Civil Damages Caused Through Their Platform

The judicial tribunal of Paris has issued an important verdict deeming Airbnb a "publisher" of the ads which appear on its site and, for the first time, requiring AirBnB to pay damages for illegal activity which took place through its platform. While AirBnB plans to appeal the decision, if the judgement stands it could have significant legal repercussions across France and Europe.

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June 24, 2020

WTTC Call For Greater Clarity So Brits Can Travel Abroad Again

Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: "The UK's Travel & Tourism sector will no doubt welcome the UK government's announcement on the re-opening of hotels, pubs, restaurants and attractions from July 4, as the lockdown measures ease across England. It will help drive the recovery of a crucial sector which is worth almost £200bn or nine per cent of the UK's total economy.

June 22, 2020

UK Government Continues To Hinder Recovery Of Its Travel Sector, Says GlobalData

Following recent news that the UK will not be taking part in an EU-led data-sharing project to reboot tourism; Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation.

Opinion Article

May 26, 2020

Lifting The Lockdown: What’s Next For Hospitality?

As the UK looks to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown, business leaders have been calling upon the Government to set out its plan for how we might return to some sense of normality. Unsurprisingly, the hospitality industry has been amongst the most vocal, given numerous concerns over the practicalities of reopening venues under social distancing guidelines.

By Gareth Ogden, Partner, haysmacintyre

April 21, 2020

A Sustainable Exit Strategy: Managing Uncertainty, Minimising Harm

The lockdown imposed in the UK to slow the spread of Covid-19 has saved many lives. Across Europe, only full lockdown has worked to reduce the reproduction number of Covid-19 below 1, slowing the rate of spread and buying time. But the economic, social and other health consequences of the suppression measures are severe. The Office for Budget Responsibility anticipates a 35 per cent fall in GDP in Q2 if current restrictions remain in force through June, and unemployment is expected to rise by 2 million to 10 per cent. The longer lockdown goes on, the greater the chance of a significant permanent reduction in living standards.

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April 17, 2020

Deutsche Hospitality wins a “WELT Corporate Management Award” for displaying the highest level of innovation within the sector

Deutsche Hospitality comes first among 15 other German hotel chains in the "Innovation" category of the 2020 "WELT Corporate Management Awards".

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