Singaporean property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has donated protective equipment and ventilators to support the Maldives' efforts to contain a coronavirus outbreak, the Indian Ocean tourist paradise's foreign ministry announced Wednesday. The donation by Ong, who is the co-founder and...

Do you remember where you were when COVID-19 changed the world? Although it was not until several hours later that it dawned on me that it happened, I was at the Dubai International Airport. It was the typical hurry, bump and for some, shove, of any airport.

Ask hotels to name their competitive edge, the tricolon "location, location, location" is the hackneyed response. It no longer applies. Cleanliness has become one of the three most important factors in the road to recovery and in the future.

Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), which for 92 years has been recognized as a hospitality leader for its commitment to quality, exacting standards, and rigorous training, announced today that it will be rolling out a multi-pronged platform to elevate its cleanliness standards and hospitality...

Drowned by panic and pandemic, the global economic engine is rapidly grinding to a halt with the COVID-19 outbreak impacting every hotel on the planet. As such, there are several critical changes you must make to ensure the safety of your guests and staff as well as to stem the hemorrhaging...

In the hospitality world, Bill Bensley needs no introduction: He's designed 200+ boundary-pushing, jaw-dropping hotels in 40 countries; he's completely redefined and "rewilded" luxury hospitality in Asia; and he's a true sustainability pioneer.

A couple of months ago, we never could have thought that the global economy and subsequently the world would have come to a pause. The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated restrictions on business activity and travel have caused a tremendous impact across all market industries and especially in the...

The global economy is under enormous strain as it deals with the fallout from the COVID 19 virus. All industries and all sectors are affected, but none more so than hospitality.

Even before the ominous COVID-19 started to make headlines around the world, online food delivery was reaping the benefits of more widespread digitalization and a greater abundance of delivery apps. The general trend towards e-commerce, increased urban living and changing social behaviors had all...

As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact travel globally, it is important to observe industry forecasts and trends that will ultimately shape your recovery strategy as hotels begin to plan for the initial rebound in travel demand.