As Visibility of Essential Workers Surges, Frontline Communications and Operations Platform Beekeeper Closes $10 Million Series B Extension
Beekeeper | July 13, 2020
Investors say Beekeeper is setting the standard for how the modern frontline workforce operates and communicates OAKLAND, CALIF., AND ZURICH, July 13, 2020 — Beekeeper - the first communication and operations platform designed specifically for frontline workers - announced a $10 million extension on their series B round today. The extension brings the round’s total to $60 million. The extension was led by Chicago-based Energize Ventures, with investment from HighSage Ventures, SwissCanto, Thayer, Swisscom, Investiere, Alpana Ventures, and Swiss Post. The funding comes as companies across all sectors of the economy have embrace...
CLEANtracker Technology Gives Hotel Guests Confidence With Certainty of Cleanliness via Dynamic Visual Proof in the Palm of Their Hands
Creating Revolutions | June 24, 2020
Fear instinctually diminishes trust. For hotels striving to implement hygiene initiatives to protect guests, that fear, unfortunately, requires an additional step in proof of their promises. Miami Beach, FLORIDA (June 24, 2020) – A psychological point demonstrated in most horror films, is that fear exacerbates distrust in others. Although the hotel industry is striving to implement stringent hygiene initiatives to protect guests, it is the diminished trust caused by fear of an invisible virus that is the final challenge hotels face in cementing guest confidence. Guests want certainty that their room is being precisely cleaned and sanitiz...
Impact of COVID-19 on Hotel Insurance Premiums: Are Refunds Possible?
June 23, 2020
Much has already been written about insurance issues arising from the Covid19 virus. With many hotels closed throughout the world, it’s inevitable that hotel owners/investors are looking to their insurance policies for compensation under the Business Interruption section. But, sadly, for almost all hotels the probability is that their Business Interruption wording will not provide any protection for hotel owners or operators. There may be a few policies out there where the wording will allow a claim but they will be very few, and if cover exists for a particular hotel or group, it may well be under a Business Interruption extension worde...
Cybersecurity Guidelines: Protect Your Business When Working Remotely
Alex Sogno | June 22, 2020
By Alex Sogno In the first half of 2020, Marriott International announced they had experienced a data breach, putting the personal data of 5.2 million guests at risk1. While this number dwarfs in comparison to the data breach of the 500 million Marriott and Starwood guests in late 20182, the message is clear: Hotels are a target for threats and need to focus on protecting their employees and guest data. With the advent of COVID-19, your company’s cybersecurity is at higher risk. As employees worldwide switch to working from home, the dangers associated with mobile devices, remote access to core business systems and poor online practic...
RingMD and PROVision Partners Bringing Integrated Telemedicine Platform to Hotel and Cruise Industries
RingMD USA Inc. | June 18, 2020
Globally deployed platform ensures an exceptional guest/passenger experience while providing a contactless medical outreach solution essential in today’s travel environment BOSTON AND NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA, JUNE 18, 2020 — As hoteliers and cruise operators prepare for reopening, virtually all brands are deploying heightened sanitation practices, social distancing processes, and other health safety programs to protect travelers as part of today’s “new normal.” But to go a crucial step further and provide last-mile assurances that travel is safe, RingMD USA Inc. has partnered with PROVision Partners International to bring trust...
Preparing the Year Ahead for Post-Covid Hotel Luxury
Larry Mogelsonsky | June 17, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) As hoteliers work tirelessly to reopen their properties in an uncertain world and with many new Covid policies that must be implemented, who has the time to look ahead at what will be required for the rest of the calendar year and into 2021? Particularly at the luxury end where close contact is a hallmark of great guest service, changing rapidly takes a sound mind to steer the ship as the hospitality world ebbs and flows through the post-pandemic cycle. To help understand where this segment is headed, I’ve recruited four veteran GMs: Franck X. Arnold, General Manager of the R...
Extending the Covid Summer Into Fall
Larry Mogelonsky | June 15, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) Data from numerous sources supports the notion that people are eager to start exploring the world once more. However, with travel restrictions still in effect for international flights, many won’t be able to take advantage of the regular summer season vacation, and this may result in numerous travelers holding out until autumn when more freedoms are restored. Firstly, a gradual rollout of ending the lockdown means that the start of the post-pandemic revival will come from drive markets or regional air travel. By now, this should be pretty obvious. In other words, don’t expect in...
Planning the Aftermath of Post-Covid Hotel Luxury
Larry Mogelonsky | June 10, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) The challenges facing hotels in the post-Covid environment are massive. Old planning guidelines are irrelevant. For hotels in the luxury segment, where close contact with guests was almost literally mandated, it will be particularly pressing to find new ways to meet these time-honored standards. To help navigate the immediate challenges of reopening a luxury property amidst so much fear, uncertainty and new policy requirements, I’ve recruited four veteran GMs to demonstrate how leaders from across North American are tackling the problem: Franck X. Arnold, General Manager of t...
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