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'Trust is New Currency' says Sodexo

Sodexo and Harris Interactive has shown that trust is the new corporate currency. Despite some concerns over personal and family health, the research showed that over 8 out fox0920

of 10 respondents are confident their organisations will create a safe environment once they return to work. 65% said communications from their employer were good or very good during the pandemic and 64% felt well-informed about how to work effectively in terms of conducting meetings and safety precautions in the workplace.

The survey, which focused on worklife after lockdown, conducted 4,824 online interviews with working adults, in both the private and public sectors, during the Covid-19 pandemic, across France, UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA, Australia, China, during June 2020.

79% of employees working remotely during lockdown wanted the option to continue doing so to some degree. Despite this, there are significant drawbacks to virtual work that can have a negative impact on business at large.

Skal Supports Seville Summit

Skål International and TIS (Tourism Innovation Summit) have joined forces to boost innovation in the Tourism sector and reactivate the industry.

The professional organisation and the event have signed a collaboration agreement with the aim to help the recovery of the Tourism industry and of its professionals through innovation, technology and sustainability.

Tourism Innovation Summit will gather from 25-27 November 2020 in Seville (Spain) the decision-makers of the Tourism industry will drive the discussion of the recovery of the sector and the economy.

In three days, C-Level executives and professionals of the Tourism sector will be able to know and understand the new scenario after the Covid-19 crisis, the new measures seville

and regulations, and the mega-trends that can help to reopen the flow of travellers and international tourists.

Moreover, the assistants at TIS2020 will discover the new technologies and innovations to boost the recovery of their businesses.

Golf Tourism 'Wipeout'

Irish golf tour operators are warning that the estimated €270 million market faces “complete wipeout” unless the Government eases travel restrictions and provides financial adaregolf

support to the industry.

The Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA), which represents 16 companies that bring in high-spending golf tourists mainly from the US and Europe, says 2020 revenues have collapsed by about 97 per cent, while 2021 could be down 80 per cent on last year, putting the viability of the entire sector at risk.

The association is calling for cuts to the State’s wage subsidy schemes to be reinstated for the industry. It also argues that the sector needs additional financial support to allow operators to retain staff to shift bookings to 2022, as tourists who have paid deposits begin to lose faith in any chance of travel next year.

Dublin 'Flamefest' cancelled

North Dublin’s annual 'Festival of Flame' at Halloween has been cancelled due to Covid-19, Fingal County Council has confirmed.The popular event had been due to take plac flamefest e at 13 different locations around the county.However, on Monday, the local authority issued a statement saying it had been cancelled, making it the latest such event to be derailed by the pandemic.“Adhering to public health guidelines and ensuring physical distancing is maintained must remain a priority, and with this in mind the Council has regretfully taken the decision to postpone this year’s events,” it said.

Fenn predicts 'grim' tourism outlook.

The latest overseas arrival figures published today by the CSO highlight the exceptionally grim outlook facing Irish tourism and the urgent requirement for additional Government timfenn

supports according to Tim Fenn, ceo of the Irish Hotels Federation .

While the figures show an 84% drop in overseas arrivals for August compared to the same month last year, this includes essential and non-tourism travel, the true impact on tourism is even more stark with overseas tourism into Ireland having been completely wiped out since March.