Reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported a significant decline in occupancy but fairly steady room rates during February 2020, according to data from STR.
Pulling the switch on hard decisions to combat COVID-19
It is time for sobering reality; you should not count on any real turnaround until mid-May, perhaps even longer. In all cases, you will have to make some hard decisions to combat any coronavirus-related occupancy drops.
Atomize is hosting a must-attend webinar
What hoteliers should (and shouldn’t) do during the coronavirus outbreak.
[Free Course] Coronavirus Awareness for Hoteliers
eHotelier Academy has designed Coronavirus Awareness to assist hotels and other hospitality organisations to protect their staff, customers and business against this global health emergency. It is a completely free resource. Please share among your staff and colleagues.
Air ticket sales by US travel agencies fall 12% in February
Domestic trips rise 1%; international trips down 12% as Coronavirus unfurls.
Las Vegas Sands announces temporary closure of Las Vegas properties
Las Vegas Sands announced that, out of an abundance of caution and in line with recent guidance from federal and state governments, it is closing its Venetian and Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas until at least April 1.
UNWTO statement on Coronavirus
By staying home today, we can travel tomorrow. And traveling tomorrow will support jobs, celebrate culture and promote international friendship and understanding.
Trip.com Chairman: How mobile apps could help to contain epidemics
James Liang’s view on current events, their effects on the travel industry, and how technology can help alleviate some of these issues.
How to protect your hotel business during the COVID-19 outbreak
Information, analysis and planning is critical for hoteliers facing challenging operating conditions—especially so when facing an issue like COVID-19. So, what can hoteliers learn from previous downturns and what do they need to consider to safeguard their business?
Managing revenue amidst global travel restrictions
The best way to prepare for future uncertainty is by being certain about your own business strategies under any condition and hoteliers must continue to execute a revenue management strategy focused on not just the next few months, but the next several years.
