COVID-19

In this article, we will figure out the main post-corona consumer trends for the hospitality industry for 2022 and beyond. It's not too late to implement them into your business strategy.

Is this the end of mask-wearing requirements? Should we still wear masks in hotels? Insights on the current COVID situation by HotelFriend.

Resiliency and sustainability as the way forward in hospitality. The key outcomes from the Paris Agreement and the “green premium” concept, as well as tech solutions hoteliers may need for faster recovery.

Will you need the COVID-19 vaccine certificates or other proof of vaccination to travel? Here’s what we know about the current rules and the status of vaccine passports or certificates.

2020 has been a rough year for hoteliers. Fortunately, hospitality businesses considered this time as a challenge and adapted to most issues that emerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The benefits of green and smart resilient hotels are significant ranging from cost savings to risk management. Yet, without biodiversity, the green strategy won't be complete. Below, we’ll cover the ways how to integrate green practices and biodiversity in hotel operations, as well as eco-friendly tech solutions.

Hotel managers now can receive and check the negative test with other documents sent by the guest through the mobile self-check-in module in Concierge Guest App. We are sure that it greatly facilitates the check-in data validation process and guarantees the compliance of social distancing.

Here are several predictions on OTAs further actions. Should we reinforce our direct channels of distribution or rely on intermediaries?

Smart resilient hotels in times of coronavirus crisis in Germany - the tailor-made study for HotelFriend AG Thomas Friedrich, based on Frau Prof. Bronkmann from Fraunhofer IAO research.