Japan hotels, restaurants seek new revenue streams

Key Take Away

Japan’s hospitality sector is adapting its offerings to include daily room use and takeaway services to bring in much-needed revenue during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

High-end hotels have rolled out campaigns inviting businesses to use their spacious, WiFi-equipped rooms for telecommuting.

In Tokyo, the ANA InterContinental offers half-day (three hours) and full-day (nine hours) plans for one or two people to use its twin or double rooms for remote working.

The Hotel Granvia Osaka is also offering daily plans (nine hours) for remote working.

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www.ttgasia.com/2020/06/05/japan-hotels-restaurants-seek-new-revenue-streams/

Lockdown: 40% restaurants in UP likely to close by year end

Key Take Away

The restaurant business in Uttar Pradesh incurred a loss of Rs 100 crore on a daily basis during the first three phases of nationwide lockdown - between March 25 and May 17.Even as the government has now allowed the restaurants to deliver food online.

By the current trend, 40 per cent of the restaurants are likely to wind up operations by year-end.

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www.indiatoday.in/business/story/lockdown-40-restaurants-in-up-likely-to-close-by-year-end-1680905-2020-05-22?utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=ET_batch&utm_campaign=ethospitality_news_2020-05-23&dt=2020-05-23

Restaurants rebel against delivery apps as cities crack down on fees

Key Take Away

When Pitas and Sticks, a Greek restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, get an order from Grubhub, owner John Stamos gives each bag a personal touch, printing out a small note with a simple message: Grubhub orders are killing his business

Restaurant owners are trying to figure out ways to stay in business during the coronavirus pandemic, which has hampered their industry. Many restaurants have had to close their doors to customers, while others have turned to food delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Grubhub to fill the void.

Outside a Bareburger restaurant in Brooklyn, a new sign appeals to passersby: "Support your local restaurants & order directly with them.

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www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/restaurants-rebel-against-delivery-apps-cities-crack-down-fees-n1211456

Zomato Successfully Tests Its First Meal Delivery Drone

Gurugram-based food delivery and restaurant discovery platform Zomato has taken the next-generation tech leap with its first successful attempt at food delivery via Drone.

The test, which was conducted using a hybrid drone, had a fusion of rotary wing and fixed wings on a single drone. Zomato claims that the test drone was successfully and seamlessly able to cover a distance of 5 kms, in about 10 minutes, with a peak speed of 80 kmph, carrying a payload of 5 kgs.