Post by Owen on Sept 16, 2020 1:02:11 GMT
1 ~~~ How Hotels Are Responding to the Needs of Their Communities ~ Conde Nast Traveler ~~~
www.cntraveler.com/story/how-hotels-are-responding-to-the-needs-of-their-communities ~ 14 September 2020 ~
International chains and boutique outfits alike are doubling down on their commitment to their communities—to the benefit of all.
This story is part of our New Standard series, examining where travel is headed. Read more about how we define the New Standard here.
Local has been a favorite word of hotels for years, used in reference to everything from partnerships with small-batch gin distilleries to artist-in-residence programs. But what does it mean to be local in the midst of a crisis? Despite the enormous financial hit the pandemic has inflicted on the hospitality industry, many of the world's leading hotel brands have sought to use their resources to help communities, particularly those where their properties are located, deeming it both a sensible long-term business strategy and the right thing to do.
www.cntraveler.com/story/how-hotels-are-responding-to-the-needs-of-their-communities ~ 14 September 2020 ~