VisitEngland in partnership with the tourism organisations of London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales has launched a UK-wide campaign to encourage people to take a domestic break during autumn and winter.
ETC hosts joint industry seminar on post-COVID recovery
Key trends for tourism development post-COVID-19 are digitalisation, a concern for sustainability, and data and research used for identifying trends that can aid with the recovery.
Global tourist numbers down 65%
International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization showing the severe impact COVID-19 has had on the sector.
Domestic tourism will drive economy recovery globally
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with domestic tourism set to return faster than international travel, this represents an opportunity for both developed and developing countries to recover from the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
58% of Manhattan room inventory remain closed
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to severely impair Manhattan hotels in the second quarter, as travel restrictions and business closures remained the new normal.
Appropriate testing protocols a must or U.S. economy will lose $155B
Aviation industry groups urge the Administration to take necessary steps to safely open international travel markets.
U.K. weekly hotel performance video
Each week, STR analysts provide a deep-dive into U.K. hotel performance. The most recent video, highlighting performance for the week of 31 August through 6 September.
New opportunities for the Travel and Hospitality Sector
HVS senior management hosted a webinar to offer expert perspectives on key hospitality topics including how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their respective regions and the kind of recovery hoteliers can anticipate.
Over 50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions
Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO “COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism” confirms the ongoing trend towards the gradual restart of tourism.
WTTC calls for ‘Air Corridors’ between key global cities to restore business travel
Airport testing pilot corridor between London and New York could herald the return of international travel .
