The guidelines are designed to drive the return of safe, healthy and responsible travel and ensure the insurance sector is fit for purpose to operate for travellers in the ‘new normal’ of the COVID-19 world.
Impact of COVID-19 on global tourism, the cost of standstill
The enormous toll of COVID-19 on international tourism has now become clear, with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data showing the cost up to May was already three times that of the 2009 Global Economic Crisis. As the situation continues to evolve, the United Nations specialized agency has provided the first comprehensive insight into the impact of the pandemic, both in tourist numbers and lost revenues, ahead of the upcoming release of up-to-date information on travel restrictions worldwide.
Hotel Industry applauds release of senate COVID relief package
The American Hotel & Lodging Association applauded Senate Republicans for including several hotel industry priorities in the coronavirus relief package released and urged Congress to move quickly to pass the legislation.
WTTC warns country-wide border closures could seriously stall global economic recovery
WTTC is urging authorities to take a more carefully calibrated approach and introduce localised measures, and only when necessary.
U.S. hotel construction pipeline remains robust
Remarkably, despite some project cancelations, postponements, and delays, there has been minimal impact on the U.S. construction pipeline. Contrary to what is being experienced with hotel operations, the pipeline remains robust as interest rates are at all-time lows.
Corporate social responsibility campaign launched by Les Clefs d’Or UAE
The Les Clefs d’Or UAE Executive Committee with the support of Corporate Social Responsibility volunteers has launched a donation campaign including the distribution of food packs and relief goods.
MICE tourism may never fully recover from COVID-19
Meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) tourism was one of the first types of tourism to be impacted by the global spread of COVID-19 and it could be one of the last to fully return as international business arrivals are projected to fall by 35.3% in 2020.
Humanising hotel brands during COVID-19 could encourage tourists to return
Hotels should build an emotional attachment with tourists when communicating during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic if they are to encourage them to return, according to new research.
Cleanliness and communication continue to drive hotel guest satisfaction
Study finds meeting guest expectations for cleanliness and proactively communicating with guests prior to arrival continue to be critical drivers of guest satisfaction.
Tourism sector to continue taking action on plastic pollution
A new set of Recommendations published today outline how the global tourism sector can continue in its fight against plastic pollution while effectively facing the public health and hygiene challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
