In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. opened 144 new hotels with 16,305 rooms. While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed development, it has not completely stalled it. There were still 312 new projects with 36,464 rooms announced into the pipeline in the first quarter.
COVID-19 Travel Impact – APAC
APAC data shows an uptick of flight bookings to Fiji, Hong Kong showing signs of recovery, and Japan being a likely go-to destination in 2021.
100% of global destinations now have COVID-19 travel restrictions
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted all destinations worldwide to introduce restrictions on travel, representing the most severe restriction on international travel in history and no country has so far lifted restrictions introduced in response to the crisis.
COVID-19: Insights on Travel Impact MENA
Sojern report on the current outlook for domestic and international travel to Middle East and Africa.
HBAA members to request support from their MPs
Hospitality, travel and events sector businesses need a special extension of the furlough scheme beyond June to survive and reduce the prospect of further redundancies.
JobKeeper should not be a cash grab for the States
A statement from the Accommodation Association of Australia on government assistance to ensure that hospitality businesses can retain their connection with close to 100,000 employees in the sector.
China must restore brand image as a tourist destination for recovery
The outbreak originated in China and quickly spread globally. The effects of this severely impacted China as a tourism destination as well as Chinese travelers.
Combatting Malaria in the time of COVID-19
World Malaria Day highlighted an ongoing need to ensure that this disease, which affects millions of people and is responsible for over 400,000 deaths each year, continues to be managed in the face of the pandemic.
Hotel investors still on the lookout amid COVID-19
The Australian hotel industry remains cautiously optimistic about medium-term investor appetite amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CBRE Research’s latest Hotel Market Survey.
Only the G20 can drive forward a coordinated recovery response to the COVID-19 crisis
The World Travel & Tourism Council calls upon G20 tourism ministers to lead a united and coordinated recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector out of the COVID-19 crisis.
