Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Ascott To Future-Ready Lodging Offerings For Continued Growth In A Post COVID-19 Landscape May 27, 2020 at 07:19PM

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Ascott To Future-Ready Lodging Offerings For Continued Growth In A Post COVID-19 Landscape

Through its newly launched ‘Ascott Cares’ commitment, Ascott will increase disinfection and cleaning frequencies of the lifts and their destination control panels. Antimicrobial coatings and effective disinfection technology will also be applied in the lifts where possible to enhance safety.

Manila, Philippines – CapitaLand’s wholly-owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), will review the design of its lodging products and services to ensure they are future-ready for continued growth in a post COVID-19 landscape. Leveraging the existing design strengths of Ascott’s serviced residences, it will redefine the guest experience to take advantage of emerging […]

Ascott To Future-Ready Lodging Offerings For Continued Growth In A Post COVID-19 Landscape
Melo Villareal

Other than taxi, flight back home, Cyprus pledges to cover all other costs for virus-hit... May 27, 2020 at 04:17PM

The Cypriot government says it will cover lodging, food, drink and medication for COVID-19 patients and their families. Patients will only have to pay for the taxi ride to the airport and the flight back home.

Swiss Education Group Partners Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to Initiate Research Study On Best Practices for the Global Hospitality Industry May 27, 2020 at 03:10PM

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Swiss Education Group Partners Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to Initiate Research Study On Best Practices for the Global Hospitality Industry

MONTREUX, Switzerland, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Swiss Education Group, the largest provider of hospitality and culinary education in Switzerland, is collaborating with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group on a research initiative to study the effects of the ongoing pandemic on the hospitality industry. This project, which also includes leading Swiss industry partners, will identify best practices […]

Swiss Education Group Partners Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to Initiate Research Study On Best Practices for the Global Hospitality Industry
Melo Villareal

The Society For The Promotion Of Japanese Animation Announces First Ever Anime Expo Lite – A Virtual Japanese Pop Culture Event May 27, 2020 at 09:59AM

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The Society For The Promotion Of Japanese Animation Announces First Ever Anime Expo Lite – A Virtual Japanese Pop Culture Event

FREE Livestream Event to take place July 3 & 4 SANTA ANA, California, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is thrilled to unveil its plans to offer Japanese pop culture fans from around the world an opportunity to experience all things anime from wherever they are with Anime […]

The Society For The Promotion Of Japanese Animation Announces First Ever Anime Expo Lite – A Virtual Japanese Pop Culture Event
Melo Villareal

Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai Becomes First Hotel in the World to Receive Prestigious Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label May 27, 2020 at 09:41AM

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Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai Becomes First Hotel in the World to Receive Prestigious Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Guests staying at Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai can be assured of the highest hygiene standards after the five-star resort was awarded Bureau Veritas’ Safeguard label – the first hotel in the world to receive the prestigious certification.  Jumeirah Al Naseem Adults Pool Aerial Drone Bureau Veritas […]

Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai Becomes First Hotel in the World to Receive Prestigious Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label
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Hop Supplier Announces New CFO During Critical Time in Hop and Brewing History May 27, 2020 at 12:03AM

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Hop Supplier Announces New CFO During Critical Time in Hop and Brewing History

YAKIMA, Wash., May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Yakima Chief Hops, a 100% grower-owned hop supplier, welcomed new Chief Financial Officer Howard Allred shortly after the COVID-19 outbreak began. Effective March 23, Allred’s onboarding came at a crucial time, as breweries shut their doors and hop growers cut back acreage. Yakima Chief Hops welcomes Howard Allred as […]

Hop Supplier Announces New CFO During Critical Time in Hop and Brewing History
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How to Get From Hanoi to Sapa, Vietnam May 26, 2020 at 11:25PM

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How to Get From Hanoi to Sapa, Vietnam

Rice Terraces in Vietnam

What is the best way to get from Hanoi to Sapa? Sapa, Vietnam is absolutely breathtaking. It is a peaceful town located in the mountainous region of northwestern Vietnam and is a popular tourist destination for trekking. It belongs to the mountainous area of Vietnam and faces the Muong Hoa Valley of rice terraces. While […]

How to Get From Hanoi to Sapa, Vietnam
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Airlines are gathering momentum for a short haul May 26, 2020 at 10:59PM

European airlines have rallied hard in the past few days, spurred by bailouts and economies reopening. Full recovery may still be a long way down the line, but investors don’t want to be left behind.

Singapore Tourism Board, Zouk Singapore stage grand virtual party ‘Zouk Phuturescapes’ May 26, 2020 at 09:11PM

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Singapore Tourism Board, Zouk Singapore stage grand virtual party ‘Zouk Phuturescapes’

Singapore Zouk Phuturescapes photo by Sarthak Navjivan via Unsplash

Singapore — Just as life has to go on, so is the partying. Clubbing regulars missing the euphoria of the nightlife due to the pandemic can dance their socks off again in their homes, as Singapore Tourism Board (STB) partners with Singapore and Asia’s iconic nightclub Zouk for the virtual nightlife of the times Zouk […]

Singapore Tourism Board, Zouk Singapore stage grand virtual party ‘Zouk Phuturescapes’
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Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius, blighted by coronavirus, ancient Roman city wants to... May 26, 2020 at 08:45PM

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and later unearthed, is ready to rise again from the catastrophe of the coronavirus pandemic.