As the United States eases coronavirus restrictions and reopens for business, big hotel companies are competing on cleanliness. At the end of May, hotel stays in the U.S. were down 43 percent compared to May of 2019, reported market research business STR. As more people travel, hotels consider increased cleanliness measures in an effort to make visits more appealing to the public. The companies also see a chance to get back business from competitors, such as the home-sharing company Airbnb.
What is Airbnb?
an online marketplace that connects people who rent out their homes with people who are looking for accommodations
a new jet airline service to Europe
a new, large hotel chain across the U.S.
the name of an online school for remote learning
Why are hotels increasing cleanliness measures?
to justify higher prices
so they dont have to redecorate
to make visits more appealing to the public during the pandemic
to make use of their extra employees
Big hotel companies are now competing on cleanliness.
cleanliness
price
service
luxury