U.S. Travel Association issued statement on the broader U.S. airline industry calling on the federal government to pilot a COVID-19 testing program for international flights
Israel set to ‘bounce back’ from pandemic as lessons have been learned before
In a buoyant message to a webinar audience of hotel operators, investors and owners, Israel’s Minister of Tourism was confident the country’s hotel sector would make a full recovery post-COVID, because historically the country had done so before.
How to manage employees and clients through the pandemic
GBTA Interim-Executive Director Dave Hilfman and Patti Huska share how to best get your organization and employees through this turbulent time.
IATA calls for borders to open and continued relief measures
IATA’s call reflects deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to annihilate travel demand.
Brand reckoning as preferences shift due to COVID
As Americans continue to cope with the uncertainty of health risks, economic downturn and restrictions in day-to-day living caused by COVID-19 and intensified by flashpoint events highlighting systemic racism in the United States, nearly half say their brand preferences have changed.
CBRE projects U.S. lodging sector recovery path
After facing the lowest occupancy levels since the 1930s and the greatest declines in revenues and profits ever experienced in the second quarter, the U.S. hotel industry is poised to begin a multiyear recovery in the third quarter.
Italy, Russia and France lead travel & entertainment spending recovery
Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, there are promising signs in consumer spending – including hard-hit sectors like travel, according to Mastercard Recovery Insights.
State of hotel industry 6 months into the pandemic
AHLA analysis of the economic and human struggle of the hotel industry six months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 restart guide for the Travel & Tourism sector
n recognition of the challenges faced by the travel and tourism industry, ICC and WTTC have released a Quick Restart Guide for Employers to provide businesses with recommendations for ensuring operational readiness, preparing staff and limiting risk of exposure to the virus within workplaces.
COVID-19 and transforming tourism
This week the United Nations Secretary-General launched the Policy Brief “COVID-19 and Transforming Tourism”, which UNWTO assumed the lead role in producing.
