Patrons are asked to self-quarantine after about 85 people who visited a Michigan bar get Covid-19

People who visited a bar in East Lansing, Michigan, are being asked to self-quarantine because roughly 85 people contracted COVID-19 after visiting the establishment this month.

The bar followed safety guidelines for employees, capacity guidelines, and table spacing, the statement said. The bar opted to close down temporarily to install air purifiers and to eliminate lines.

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edition.cnn.com/2020/06/27/us/michigan-coronavirus-bar-harpers/

Tsogo Sun takes over 3 hotels as Marriott withdraws due to Lockdown

Tsogo Sun Hotels announced that they would be taking over three hotels from which hotel group Marriott International decided to withdraw. Marriott International closed three hotels and would be removing them from the Marriott system due to the impact of Covid-19.

The hotels are the Mount Grace in Magaliesburg, the Edward in Durban, and the Protea Hotel Hazyview in Mpumalanga.

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www-news24-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.news24.com/amp/fin24/companies/travelandleisure/tsogo-sun-takes-over-3-hotels-as-marriott-withdraws-due-to-lockdown-20200623

Dubai to allow tourists from July 7

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Dubai to welcome tourists from 7 July 2020; tourists required to present recent COVID-19 negative certificate or undergo testing and adhere to strict protocols at Dubai airports

International tourists must download the COVID-19 DXB app and register their details. They must also have valid health insurance and the airline has the right to refuse to board. Tourists must do a PCR test with a maximum validity of four days (96 hours) ahead of the date of departure.

Those who test positive for COVID-19 should isolate themselves for 14 days at their home or in an institutional facility provided by the government at their own expense.

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Seaside Finolhu to reopen on Oct 1 after major upgrade

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Seaside Finolhu is set to reopen its doors to visitors on October 1 after completing its highly anticipated transformation project. This keenly anticipated transformation covers guest villas, restaurants, public areas, and a state-of-the-art indoor golf studio.

In line with the resort upgrades, Finolhu will also introduce the new names and concepts for its four restaurants and spa. Translated as “sandbank”, Finolhu is one of the finest island resorts located in the UNESCO-protected Baa atoll.

The resort also encourages its valued guests to continue sharing their memorable #SeasideFinolhu stories on social media.

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maldives.net.mv/39631/seaside-finolhu-to-reopen-on-oct-1-after-major-upgrade/

Atmosphere Hotels to relaunch Vittaveli as uber-luxe OZEN Reserve Vittaveli

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Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of OZEN Reserve Vittaveli in South Male Atoll, Maldives; establishing its uber-luxe brand – The OZEN Collection.OZEN Reserve Vittaveli will be launched as a luxury lifestyle resort immersed in an exotic Indian Ocean Hospitality.”

Set to open in October, the OZEN Reserve Vittaveli will epitomize relaxed, ultra-luxe island living with grand spaces, access to sun-kissed ocean fronts, and gourmet dine-by-design experiences.

 Inspired by the ‘Joy of Giving’ core philosophy, OZEN resorts offer guests luxury and pure indulgence in pristine, Indian Ocean locations.

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maldives.net.mv/39543/atmosphere-hotels-to-relaunch-vittaveli-as-uber-luxe-ozen-reserve-vittaveli/

Starbucks Adds Impossible Sausage to U.S. Menu in Blow to Beyond Meat

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Starbucks Corp. is adding an Impossible Foods Inc. sandwich to its U.S. breakfast line-up, a blow to rival Beyond Meat Inc. in the battle for plant-based dominance. The coffee behemoth announced it’s adding an Impossible sausage, egg, and cheddar sandwich to its summer menu at the majority of its roughly 15,000 U.S. locations.

The company is also testing direct-to-consumer sales.Consumers are rapidly adopting plant-based meat substitutes that increasingly taste and feel like food made from beef and pork. This trend appears to have persisted amid the COVID-19 pandemic 

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www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-23/starbucks-adds-impossible-sausage-to-u-s-menu-in-blow-to-beyond?sref=3BKwKPWy

Group overview: Wyndham plans 128 hotel openings in the coming year

Key Take Away

 Wyndham has big plans for the coming years with 128 hotels and 28,758 rooms in their pipeline. The group’s focus lies on expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific region. It is unsurprising that the top 5 national growth markets include three countries in this region. 

China leads the list with 31 openings and 7,608 rooms. India and Vietnam round it out with 9 and 6 new properties, respectively. Argentina comes in second place with 12 launches and 1,046 rooms, followed by the United States with 10 new hotels and 3,009 rooms.

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tophotel.news/group-overview-wyndham-plans-128-hotel-openings-in-the-coming-years-construction-report/?_lrsc=8be63461-c92c-4fdc-9851-53b798a772d0

LG Pairing ‘Clean Remote’ With New Hotel TVs

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When hotels purchase a new hotel TV from LG, they will also receive a free “Clean Remote,” which LG says will help address the health concerns of travelers. Clean Remote is now part of LG Business Solutions USA’s new Health Protocol Initiative

The Clean Remote features a non-porous, sealed membrane that can reduce bacteria and germs by as much as 99% compared to traditional remotes.LG is offering the Clean Remote for a limited time.

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www.tvtechnology.com/news/lg-pairing-clean-remote-with-new-hotel-tvs

Five Star Unveils Two Flagship Stores In Delhi NCR Region

Key Take Away

Five Star, Charoen Pokphand foods PCL brand, established in 1985 in Thailand is on a major expansion drive. The Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) is launching two flagship outlets in Gurugram and Ghaziabad which are Company Owned Company Operated.

Five Star aims to build up a franchise business with its branches in Delhi NCR via Franchisee Owned Franchisee Operated (FOFO) model. Our new outlets promise to manifest across different levels and will help us offer our customers a more wholesome experience.

As per the new guidelines by Union Home Ministry of India, Five Star Chicken decided to limit the capacity on sitting arrangements; hence there will be ten people in the entire restaurant at one time.

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www.businessworld.in/article/Five-Star-unveils-two-flagship-stores-in-Delhi-NCR-region/23-06-2020-290276/

New Virtual Restaurant Brands Company Virturant Out to Save the Restaurant Industry

Key Take Away

Virturant, the startup virtual delivery-only restaurant company launched in January 2020 to save the restaurant industry, creates an entirely new revenue stream for eateries with extra capacity looking to earn more money.  By making productive use of underused/unused kitchen staff and operational hours, restaurants can increase revenue and profitability.

It’s easy to manage orders on these platforms with innovative tablet integration software – as all four delivery apps are managed by one tablet and one printer all supplied by Virturant.

The Model

By entering into a licensing agreement, restaurants can go from producing the items on their existing menu, to also offering entirely new items

“In addition to a new customer base, the magic in our model is that peak ordering demand for delivery is different from peak serving time for the typical sit-down, fast-casual restaurant,” said Jon Register, CEO, Virturant.

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www.restaurantnews.com/new-virtual-restaurant-brands-company-virturant-out-to-save-the-restaurant-industry-061620/

US: Sikh-owned Indian restaurant vandalised in New Mexico

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An Indian restaurant owned by a Sikh in the Sante Fe city in the U.S. state of New Mexico was broken into and vandalised with hate messages scrawled on its walls, according to a media report. The damage caused to India Palace Restaurant is estimated to be worth $100,000.

The Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund (SALDEF), a non-profit civil rights organization, has condemned the incident.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-sikh-owned-indian-restaurant-vandalised-in-new-mexico/articleshow/76543184.cms

This young chef is building own food brand

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Chef Karanveer Singh (21), who was earlier aspiring to work in the hotel industry after his graduation, is now working to set up his own home catering business. He is pursuing a BSc in hospitality and hotel management from New Delhi. He had finished his internship with ITC, Maurya when the pandemic struck.

He spent his lockdown working on his own niche home catering business with his father Chef Arundeeep Singh.

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www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/this-young-chef-is-building-own-food-brand-102017

Monaco Reopens Tourism And Hospitality Sector

Key Take Away

After two months of lockdown, health prevention policies implemented by the authorities of the Principality of Monaco have allowed a gradual recovery of economic and touristic activities.

The Government of Monaco has always prioritized healthy safety, especially at the peak of the crisis, everything has been done to protect residents, day-trippers, and tourists, and therefore limit the impact of COVID-19.

Monaco's establishments are united around one objective: to welcome guests in the best possible conditions.

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www.traveltrendstoday.in/news/international/item/8518-monaco-reopens-tourism-and-hospitality-sector

Delhi to transform 25 luxury hotels into Covid-19 care centres

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Staff at luxury hotels in Delhi are to start welcoming guests not with traditional garlands but with a medical gown. Amid growing concerns that there are not enough hospital beds to cope with the rising number of cases, the Delhi government has become the first in the country to requisition its hotels. Each hotel will be linked with the nearest COVID-19 hospital.

Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has predicted that the capital needs 150,000 beds by the end of July when cases are estimated to rise to half a million

Hotel owners and management, already reeling from huge losses, are privately fuming, particularly as they were not consulted by the government on the decision to turn their facilities into hospitals or the 5,000 rupees (£53) per night tariff, inclusive of all meals, that has been fixed by the government.

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www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/jun/22/delhi-to-transform-25-luxury-hotels-into-covid-19-care-centres

Ganga Ram hospital seeks more time to convert Taj Mansingh hotel into COVID-19 facility

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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has sought more time to convert the five-star Taj Mansingh Hotel into a coronavirus facility in order to increase the number of beds for patients in Delhi amid a spike in infections. It will take another 10 days for Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) to set up the COVID-19 facility at the hotel

The hospital is facing a staff crunch and will have to accommodate its staff for the COVID-19 facilities at the two hotels.

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www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2020/jun/21/ganga-ram-hospital-seeks-more-time-to-convert-taj-mansingh-hotel-into-covid-19-facility-2159549.html

Auckland hotel put into lockdown after report of new Covid-19 case

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A New Zealander in isolation at the Auckland Airport Novotel says they have all been put into lockdown after being told of a new case of Covid-19 at the hotel.

That brings the total number of current cases in the country to eight, with the Ministry of Health officially announcing another two new cases.

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www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/419523/auckland-hotel-put-into-lockdown-after-report-of-new-covid-19-case

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts resumes business with enhanced hygiene and safety protocols

Key Take Away

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has opened its door to guests with enhanced safety and hygiene protocols. The group has elevated its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which have been designed on the principles of The Oberoi Dharma, with the guest at the heart of everything. To ensure that all standards and protocols are adhered to, each hotel has a dedicated Hygiene and Safety Manager.

The Oberoi Group has also collaborated with Bureau Veritas, a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services

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www.hotelierindia.com/business/11240-oberoi-hotels-resorts-resumes-business-with-enhanced-hygiene-and-safety-protocols

London's West End to be pedestrianised for outdoor summer dining

Key Take Away

Westminster Council published a detailed document listing the measures they're planning on taking to help businesses reopen - particularly those in the hospitality industry - while also adhering to current government guidelines on social distancing.

Streets being closed or widened include:

• Soho and Covent Garden - temp street closures throughout

• Oxford Circus - temp closure of James Street and Market Place

St James - street widening of Panton St, Jermyn St and Haymarket

In the meantime, the Soho Steet Festival campaign has welcomed the move - but thinks a little more needs to be done. You can read about that here:

www.hot-dinners.com/202006179623/Gastroblog/Latest-news/west-end-london-alfresco-outdoor-dining-summer-covid-pedestrianise-reopen-restaurants

3 island resorts in Seychelles that have re-opened after COVID

Key Take Away

 With the easing of travel restrictions in Seychelles, the country has been working to welcome its first guests after the outbreak of COVID-19. As part of its cautious approach to re-opening, only visitors going to island resorts will be allowed into the country. Seychelles News Agency (SNA )takes a look at island resorts that have been given the green light by the local health authorities and tourism department to start welcoming visitors.

Cousine Island

A small granitic island located west of Praslin, the second-most populated island, Cousine was the first island resort to get approval from the authorities.

Fregate Island Private

Located 55 kilometers east of Seychelles' most populated island of Mahe.

North Island

Located among the inner granitic islands of Seychelles, North Island features 11 private guest villas

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m.seychellesnewsagency.com//articles/13070/+island+resorts+in+Seychelles+that+have+re-opened+after+COVID

Delhi govt asks Taj Man Singh hotel to provide rooms for COVID-19 patients

Key Take Away

The Delhi government directed the Taj Man Singh hotel to provide all its rooms to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital with immediate effect for accommodating Covid-19 patients.

In addition to the Delhi government’s plans of using hotels, the Centre will provide 500 railway coaches to make up for the shortage of beds for Covid-19 patients in the city.

All services including rooms, food, housekeeping, and disinfection for the patients shall be provided by the hotel.

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www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/delhi-govt-asks-taj-man-singh-hotel-to-provide-rooms-for-covid-19-patients/story-pCW4NOXI7xdd4K2UxMsgqK.html