While those well-deserved breaks may seem to be swimming in uncertainty, Virtuoso says you should get some expert advice from the best travel advisors in the industry before you ditch your precious plans.
AHLA joins business leaders to discuss response to Coronavirus
Chip Rogers, president, and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), joined leaders from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America, and the National Retail Federation to discuss the potential impact of COVID-19 and the business community is responding.
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy responds to Coronavirus development in Indonesia
According to the Minister, the implementation of the tourism sector’s stimulus program for foreign tourists will be carried out until the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided and the situation back to being conducive.
Best practice Coronavirus crisis response: What revenue managers can do
In times like this dealing with a severe fallout in tourism due to fears of infection, the revenue leader’s response could be crucial on a few different levels. Here are some simple tips and reflections.
UNWTO statement on the containment of Coronavirus
The decision to cancel this year’s ITB Berlin on public health grounds shows that tourism is living up to its responsibility to put people first.
Hyatt updates 2020 outlook due to evolving Coronavirus impact
Hyatt announced withdrawal of previously announced 2020 outlook and earnings sensitivity based on Greater China RevPAR due to the impact on travel demand outside of Greater China, in part as a result of new corporate travel restrictions in North America and Europe, as well as near-term cancellations outside of Greater China, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
ITB Berlin 2020 cancelled
Dr. Christian Göke, CEO of Messe Berlin GmbH: It is with a heavy heart that we must now come to terms with the cancellation of ITB Berlin 2020.
European tourism sector statement on Coronavirus
The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, the voice of the European travel and tourism sector, has issued the following statement on the COVID-19 outbreak’s impact on EU-China tourism cooperation.
World of Hyatt extends tier status and benefits for members during Coronavirus
In response to the COVID-19 situation, World of Hyatt announced that it will be offering members residing in the Asia Pacific region a series of tier status and benefits extensions
China hotel performance recovered quickly following SARS
STR analyzed historical data for China and found that the country’s hotel performance recovered quickly following the containment of SARS in 2003. Recovery around the current outbreak situation of 2020 could follow a similar timeline.
