At this current time there is a lot of uncertainty in the world due to the international pandemic caused by COVID-19 – businesses have had to close; travel bans have been imposed and employees are strongly advised to work from home where possible. This is without forgetting the unfortunate ones that have been sadly directly affected by the disease.
Hospitality issues
Climate change and the environment are global concerns. The hospitality industry has a huge environmental impact with vast amounts of waste generated, energy used, and disposable consumables. Many Corporate Housing and Serviced Apartment providers are aware of their responsibility to the planet, with leading firms expressing that they are willing to do their part in going green. So what can providers do to decrease the industry’s carbon footprint?
The USP
Corporate Housing is becoming an increasingly popular choice for temporary accommodation, particularly for the business traveller, with promises of comfortable home from home living at a competitive price. The USP of Corporate Housing often reflects that some hotels can give off a clinical and transient feeling to exhausted occupants, whereas, corporate housing offers more private and spacious surroundings with greater flexibility during your stay. The main benefits of this are the increased productivity of the business traveller and the subsequent greater return on investment for their employer.
What is “Bleisure”?
Business-leisure or ‘bleisure’ is the trendy term for describing situations where employees combine business trips and leisure time. Time away from the office for work is converted into a well-deserved holiday. This type of travel is becoming increasingly popular with employers and employees alike.
Barking Stress Busters!
Studies have proven that the benefits of owning a dog have a positive effect on both your physical and mental health. Many companies globally now offer the use of therapy dogs to alleviate stress. Just petting and stroking a dog can increase your levels of oxytocin (a stress reducing hormone) relieving pressure and improving focus and productivity as a result.
Have you been tasked with the selection of a new corporate housing provider? Check out these 4 key consideration points to help you make the best decision on behalf of your organisation...
From Manchester to Perth and Back:
I met Wendy in Perth Australia back in 2014, she had moved over from Manchester with her husband and son some years earlier.
After almost a decade in Western Australia, she decided to move back to Manchester - primarily to be closer to her extended family who live across Lancashire.
GSAIR
Each year The Apartment Service (TAS) release their Global Serviced Apartments Industry Report (GSAIR). Nearly 10,000 professionals including; agents, serviced apartment operators and corporates contributed to the latest report. I have had a read through this year’s report, pulling out a few interesting stats and areas of interest...
