AHLA wants PPP loan limits raised
THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION Program, part of a federal stimulus package meant to slow the economic freefall initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic, could fail to...
HVS: Four factors will bring U.S. hotel transactions back to normal
THE QUESTION ON the mind of many hoteliers struggling under the COVID-19 pandemic is “When will things get back to normal?” Global consulting firm...
Kabani Hotel Group compiles guide to COVID-19 pandemic downturn
KABANI HOTEL GROUP compiles a biweekly guide to hospitality research to help hotels navigate the financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of...
Indo-American “samaj” community groups lend a hand during pandemic
THE HINDI WORD “samaj” in English means “community.” In Houston, and across the country, local groups of Indian Americans are taking the message in...
Survey: Future travelers willing to accept inconveniences for safety
PERHAPS THE MOST frightening thing about the COVID-19 pandemic is the fact that information on the virus seems to change from day to day....
Online conference to explore ‘A Brave New World’ during COVID-19 pandemic
TEJAL PATEL OF League City, Texas, had a marketing strategy all laid out for her family’s soon-to-open Fairfield Inn & Suites. Then the COVID-19...
Congress approves enhancement of funding for PPP loans
WITH THE HOUSE of Representatives passage of a $484 billion enhancement of the existing federal stimulus against the COVID-19 pandemic related downturn, hotels and...
Extended stay and economy brands resist COVID-19 downturn
OYO HOTELS HAS seen an increase in long-term stays at its U.S. locations. That fits with other indications that extended stay and economy brands...
Knowland hosting COVID-19 webinar
HOSPITALITY ANALYTICS FIRM Knowland will hold a webinar series on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry beginning next week. Themes include...
Hotels use extra time due to low occupancy to focus on cleaning
UNDER THE CURRENT circumstances, those hotels that remain open are generally experiencing such low occupancy that employees may not have enough work just taking...