Remote work could turn out to be great for business travel
As more companies switch to remote work as a result of the pandemic, InterContinental Hotels Group believes the shift could be great for business travel's recovery.
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Marriott Bets on the ‘Bleisure’ Lifestyle
Marriott International's MAR 4.61% late Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson, who died last week, told Forbes in 2019 that he wanted his company to be "as big as possible." His boldest move came back in 2015 when he announced that Marriott would acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, adding brands that appealed to travelers' interests and values such as design, fashion, youth and productivity. Now Marriott is hoping Mr. Sorenson's biggest deal can be its savior.
CDC is not recommending a COVID-19 test requirement before domestic travel
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not recommending a Covid-19 testing requirement before domestic air travel, the CDC tells CNN.
Fully vaccinated people can skip COVID quarantines, CDC says
People who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus -- right now that means with two doses of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine -- can skip quarantine if they are exposed to someone infected with the virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
Coming Soon: The ‘Vaccine Passport’
Among governments and those in the travel industry, a new term has entered the vocabulary: vaccine passport.
Incredible Travel Photographer of the Year 2020 pictures revealed
While the prospect of travel was mostly out of reach for the majority of us in 2020, entries to the Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) have provided great inspiration for future dreams and voyages.
The future of business travel: Digital nomads and "bleisure" define the new high-tech take on work trips
On short notice, the coronavirus pandemic brought global travel to a standstill. In April 2020, US airline passengers decreased 96% compared with April 2019, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics data. At the same time, many organizations adopted remote work policies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and business conferences were transformed into virtual affairs with varying degrees of success. These components in tandem served as a temporary kill shot to the multi-billion dollar business travel industry.
Business Travel Has Peaked. Here's Our Future
There is no joy in recognizing that business travel has peaked and that our industry will never return to its pre-Covid level. Like it or not, there are significant implications for our industry's future.
Why Bill Gates is wrong and business travel won’t die in 2021
The COVID‐19 pandemic will no doubt drastically change the way business gets done moving forward, especially when it comes to travel. Microsoft co‐founder Bill Gates has even predicted that over 50% of business travel will go away permanently now that remote work and virtual meetings have become the norm.While I'm sure he would offer Microsoft's Teams as a worthy substitute for face‐to‐face business deals, Gates' dire travel prediction substantially underestimates three key factors:
11 Hotel Secrets from a Former Hotel Inspector
I worked as a hotel inspector and photographer for seven years at Forbes Travel Guide and Oyster.com (a TripAdvisor company). Though it sounds like a made-up job for a protagonist in a rom-com, I can assure you that inspecting and photographing hotels was very much my real life. I really did get paid to order room service, sit by infinity pools, and ensure the cocktails were made with high-quality booze. I also had to count closet hangers, photograph bathtub grime, and memorize hotel staff names and uniforms.
What are travelers afraid of in 2021? And what should they actually be worried about?
Walt Meyer is afraid of getting sick when he travels. Too many people aren't taking COVID-19 seriously, he says.
After Brexit Major Restrictions Hit EU-UK Business Travel
Business travel between the European Union and its former member state the United Kingdom is set to become significantly more complicated from Jan. 1. The UK left the EU on Dec. 31, 2019 but little changed in the transition period that runs to Dec. 31, 2020. However, annexes included in the 1259-page trade agreement between the EU and UK published on Christmas Eve confirm that once the transition ends many activities carried out by short-term business visitors will require work permits and in some cases the passing of an economic needs test.
The Future Of Business Travel
One of the defining features of the coronavirus pandemic for working professionals has been the huge growth in communication via platforms such as Zoom. Where previously workers would meet face-to-face, the shutdown in travel and of workplaces has forced so many of us to converse virtually instead. With conferences also heading online, the business travel market has ground to a halt as people have learned to communicate without jumping on a plane to do so.
16 Really Good Things That Happened in the Travel World in 2020
2020 was a bizarre year, to say the least. We rode the waves of a pandemic, a U.S. presidential election, protests, wildfires, social change marches, travel bans, and more. And while it's easy to remember all the hardships that came with 2020 (and the noticeable lack of travel), the past year was also full of truly good news.
How will travel to the EU change for Britons after Brexit?
The impact of Brexit on European travel after 31 December 2020 is going to be a complicated one. A recent survey by Discover Ferries, which represents ferry operators in the UK and Ireland, reports that only one in three people felt confident about travel changes after the end of the transition period. Only 6% of respondents were aware of all the changes affecting EU travel in 2021.
How Tour Operators Are Planning for Travel in 2021
Tours are going to look different when travel restarts in earnest.
The Alpina Gstaad: Switzerland’s Cutting-Edge Luxury Hotel With A Unique Purpose
2020 is slowly coming to an end. At the same time the winter season in the Swiss Alps is right about to kick-off. Known as one of the most sought-after ski-holiday spots in the world, The Alpina Gstaad is looking forward to opening its doors and welcoming guests (back) to this elegant resort.
Here’s What Travel Will Look Like in 2021, According to Psychics
As the daughter of an astrologer, I grew up learning about the lessons we can find in the skies above us. Though I'm not sure how much of it I prescribe to, I do find it interesting, and at times, an eerily accurate depiction of my life. While living in New York, I visited a psychic for a story I was writing many years ago. He not only curiously described my great grandmother, Elizabeth, who he said was my guardian angel, but he also correctly predicted the first letter of my now-fiance's name — and even what he was wearing on our very first date.
Salt Hotels' David Bowd on why hotels were a summer getaway for the drive market
Established in 2014, boutique hospitality group Salt Hotels is known for its design-led portfolio of independent properties, which include the Asbury and Asbury Ocean Club in Asbury Park, N.J., and the Salt House Inn and Eben House in Provincetown, on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. This spring, the company plans to debut the Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, N.Y. Spanning 73 acres, the Hudson Valley property will feature 31 cabins and suites, expansive outdoor and indoor event space and access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, archery, kayaking and cross country skiing. Hotels editor Christina Jelski recently spoke with Salt Hotels co-founder and CEO David Bowd to get the latest update on the company's recovery and expansion efforts.
Travelodge UK CEO exits as the majority of hotels stay
In what has been the most actively watched hotel-firm financial restructuring of 2020, Travelodge (United Kingdom) has retained the majority of its hotels under its new company voluntary arrangement, but is seven-year CEO Peter Gowers will leave at the end of the year.