#Trending - Sustainability-Minded In A Pandemic, The Robot Bartender, and More

What's on people's minds this week? Now that we've gotten past the initial rush to mask up and spray everything with heavy duty cleaners, it's time to look at how this is affecting the environment. Perhaps you can muse about this topic while enjoying a cocktail served from a robot bartender. Your three-minute read follows.

Staying Eco-Minded In A Pandemic

Do face masks and sanitizers have to be used at the expense of sustainability? Many hotels have adapted to our current needs for personal protection and hygiene, but with an eco-friendly spirit. Read more in Conde Nast Traveler here.

Is The World Ready For Robot Bartenders?

Isn't the point of having a bartender the conviviality and exchange with someone who pours your drink? A bartender's primary job is to listen to guests, tweak a cocktail recipe if asked, and be pleasant and welcoming. Do you think it's possible a robot can do all of that? MSC Cruises seems to think so. Meet Rob, their new robot bartender. Read more in Travel Weekly here.

Now You Can Rent Out An Entire Spa

The pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt. For spas in warm-weather destinations, the solution has been to move treatments and activities outside. For those in city centers or cold weather areas, that's not always possible. A number of spas are enabling buyouts for small groups to have facilities such as swimming pools, hot tubs, relaxation lounges, and more all to themselves in between enjoying treatments. Read more in Robb Report here.

Airlines Ditch Business Routes In Favor Of Leisure Travel

It probably comes as no surprise that leisure travel has showed early signs of a comeback, with summer and holiday travel spikes. Business travel, on the other hand, may be permanently curtailed by Zoom. Those who made the call that business travel is going to be hard-pressed to regain momentum were right. Read more in Bloomberg Quint here.

Forward To A Colleague Or Associate Who Wants To Be #Trending.

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