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INTERGASTRA ANNOUNCES NEW SHOW DATE
Intergastra will take place February 5-9 ,
2022 .
In an effort to balance trade fairs in Germany , Intergastra will now be held February 5-9 , 2022 , at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart , Germany . In bringing the show date forward , organizers aim to better space timing between industry trade fairs , such as Ambiente in Frankfurt , Biofach in Nuremberg , and Internorga in Hamburg .
“ Intergastra is the traditional kick-off event to the trade fair season ,” noted Stefan Lohnert , president , Messe Stuttgart . “ We are in close contact with other trade fair companies , and with the earlier date of the Stuttgart industry get-together we are acting primarily in the interests of the exhibitors .”
‘ VACAY LAYAWAY ’ PROMOTES TRAVEL , REWARDS HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS In an effort to jumpstart leisure travel following the COVID-19 pandemic , MMGY Global and the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International partnered to create Buy One , Give One – a “ vacay layaway ” program to generate immediate revenue for hotels while thanking health care workers on the pandemic ’ s front lines .
Available at BuyOneGiveOneStay . com through the end of June , the initiative incentivized consumers to purchase future travel with special offers including discounted stays , gift cards and loyalty points for redemption prior to travel . In return , participating hospitality brands and hotels donated room nights , gift cards or loyalty points to medical professionals who can use them toward future stays .
COSTA NOVA / CASAFINA COMMIT TO RECYCLABLE PACKAGING Costa Nova and Casafina now use 100 % recyclable and biodegradable packaging in the United States . The first orders with plastic-free packaging were delivered at the beginning of April .
The company ’ s new packaging uses eco-friendly starch peanuts as void fill , replacing bubble wrap and Styrofoam peanuts . The starch peanuts are made from plant-based sources that are naturally renewable and contain no oil or additives . They ’ re compostable and non-toxic . Both brands already use Forest Stewardship Council-certified cardboard boxes made of 75 % recycled fibers and recycled paper tape in all packaging . As part of the company ’ s commitment to sustainability , it also focuses on sustainable ceramics , industry and social responsibility .
DUETTO TEAM WINS VIRTUAL HACKATHON
The Hotel Haven concept from Duetto took first place in Women Hack the Crisis .
A group of five female tech engineers from Duetto won first place in the Women Hack the Crisis Global All-Women Virtual Hackathon event with their Hotel Haven concept . The virtual hackathon event aimed to provide solutions to COVID-19-related challenges . Ten teams from around the globe participated .
Hotel Haven is designed to help provide a temporary home away from home for those affected by COVID-19 with a platform enabling companies and donors to gift a room to those most in need . Hotels can register to have availability shown on the site , individuals register if they need support and donors can “ gift ” rooms to individuals in their region .
56 hotelsmag . com July / August 2020