In this 15 minute podcast episode, we explore the impact economics and politics as a result of COVID-19 on hospitality and tourism industries.
U.S. Travel applauds Biden emergency relief plan
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on President-elect Biden’s announced plan.Â
Global travel writers show cautious optimism for travel in 2021
A new U.S. President, Coronavirus vaccine, and a thirst for new locales spur hope for a return to travel journalism.
mia welcomes Supreme Court judgment
The ruling could see thousands of policyholders paid out on previous claims for COVID-19 business interruption losses.
4 lessons from key industries that survived the pandemic
We take a look at four important lessons hoteliers can take from industries that have survived and even expanded during COVID.
How 2020 changed real estate (and how it didn’t)
Shopping, work, travel: In a turbulent year, commercial real estate was at the center of big changes
New revenue streams and smart solutions for hoteliers
Successful hoteliers are taking things far beyond wearing masks and marking social distancing signs in the lobbies.
Europeans’ desire to travel deteriates
Regardless of the coming winter break, only 17% of the surveyed Europeans plan to travel by the end of January 2021.
Marriott announces COVID-19 testing option for groups
Marriott has identified health protocol options for groups, including COVID-19 testing.
mia welcomes UK furlough and loan schemes extended to April
The Meetings Industry Association welcomes the announcement that the furlough scheme is being extended until the end of April.
