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70 per cent of OYO hotels in China have reopened
Reading Time: 2 minutesChina: OYO is seeing a small revitalisation of demand for travel, as 70 per cent of its Chinese hotels have reopened. The company also reported to Business Insider India that it has seen a slow rise in bookings since. China makes up the second largest global market for OYO after their home country of India. […]
Insuraguest offering $5m hospitality liability programme for vacation rentals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Canadian firm Insuraguest is launching through its US subsidiary a $5 million hospitality liability policy. This deal will be available to select hotels and most importantly, many vacation rental properties, providing a significant addition in coverage limits. The new policy hopes to become the first line of defence for the various member properties, providing […]
UK Furlough Scheme extended, companies to share burden from August
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the extension of the UK’s coronavirus furlough scheme until October. The chancellor addressed MPs in the commons, promising continuing employee support and confirming that employers would need to share government burdens from august onward. The scheme will continue to provide 80 per cent support for employee salaries up to […]
Airbnb launches talent directory for recently laid off staff
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has announced the creation of a talent directory for those laid off due to the global pandemic. The company announced last week that it would be releasing around 25 per cent of its staff in order to survive and outlast the pandemic. The directory is one of many measures that CEO Brian Chesky […]
Vrbo creates new cleanliness guidelines and search filters
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: In response to travellers’ increased hygiene standards, Vrbo has introduced new cleanliness guidelines for its properties. The group hopes to support future customers worried about the impact of Covid-19 on a vacation. This new policy is informed by a combination of data from the CDC, WHO and hotelier risk management firm Cristal International Standards. […]