U.S. Travel Industry Asks for Next Round of Coronavirus Relief
WASHINGTON
— All but shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. travel industry
submitted a fresh list
of urgent policy requests to Congress to protect the 15.8 million
Americans whose...
American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP Provides Update
VANCOUVER — American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (AHIP) provided a business update last week regarding the continually evolving COVID-19 situation and government-initiated measures.
“These continue to be...
HFTP Launches HFTP Hangouts on Zoom
AUSTIN, Texas — HFTP has
gone live on Zoom three times a week throughout April for a new series
of virtual networking opportunities called HFTP Hangouts.
All HFTP members, stakeholders...
Federal Government Making Changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced temporary changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program to help employers hire summer staff and provide young Canadians access to...
Marriott Supports Healthcare Workers with New Initiatives
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International’s president
and CEO, Arne Sorenson, recently released an update on the company’s initiatives
and the impact of COVID-19.
The company has established new programs...
New Details Released for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
OTTAWA — Finance
Minister Bill Morneau provided further details on the eligibility criteria for
businesses to access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) yesterday.
“The government will continue to...
Meetings Mean Business Hosting Virtual Global Meetings Industry Day
TORONTO
— Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), set to take place April 14, will look
much different this year than it has in the past. The event was created...
IHG Makes Updates to Cancellation and Booking Policies
ATLANTA
— InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has made further updates to its
cancellation policy and increased booking flexibility in response to the
continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
For
existing bookings made for any IHG...
Global Business Travel Latest Casualty of COVID-19
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Business travel has become the latest casualty of the Coronavirus pandemic by coming to a halt across the globe, according to the latest research...
Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp. Provides Business Update
WINNIPEG
— Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp. recently released an update on its business
operations and the impact of COVID-19.
All
six of the company’s owned and operated hotels are currently...