Company to roll out enhanced technology to help counter virus spread; new multi-pronged platform details increased safety measures for guests and associates.
SWOT Framework analsyis on the impact of COVID-19 for major lodging companies
New MarketAndResearch.com report provides insight into what constitutes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for players in the lodging industry. It also provides examples of relevant companies for each SWOT element.
WTTC launches #TogetherInTravel campaign to inspire the global tourism community
The campaign encourages travelers from around the world to share the hashtag #TogetherInTravel along with a video simultaneously uniting everyone in solidarity at the same moment.
UNWTO report on global travel restrictions
96% of all worldwide destinations have introduced travel restrictions in response to the pandemic. Around 90 destinations have completely or partially closed their borders to tourists, while a further 44 are closed to certain tourists depending on country of origin.
UNWTO leads call for firm action by governments to support tourism recovery
The Global Tourism Crisis Committee has united behind the World Tourism Organization’s rallying cry for governments to “go beyond words” and begin taking decisive action to safeguard the millions of jobs under threat as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WTTC thanks the Travel & Tourism sector for going the extra mile
Millions of people employed by WTTC member companies large and small have volunteered their time and expertise, many putting their own lives on the line, to provide essential help to their beleaguered communities with relief efforts.
Airbnb works with 1199SEIU & the State of New York to house first responders
Through this partnership, 1199SEIU members in New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Maryland and Florida will receive direct access to book free stays via the Airbnb Frontline stays program.
We have to wake up quickly
A message from Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UNWTO.
Accor provides resources to care for well-being of staff during COVID-19 crisis
In the midst of the worst crisis the hospitality industry has ever seen, Accor has prioritised the mental and physical well-being of its staff through a range of programmes and apps that can be used at home.
Next round of Coronavirus relief: What the travel industry needs
85% drop in traveler spending across the US underscores a dire need for further support measures from the government. Here is what the US Travel Association is proposing.
