Competition to secure events is likely to be fierce once restrictions lifted. So, where should M&E providers focus their efforts today to assist with their recovery?
At the door COVID-19 detection can save global travel industry
GLCM’s rapid test is an “at the door” technology that is perfect before boarding a plane, entering a venue for a concert or sporting event, as it delivers instant results regaining the confidence to bring us back to our “normal” before the pandemic.
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.
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.
Keep components of a Return to Operations plan
Distilling a return to operations plan into its component parts is the secret sauce to making it manageable. Ultimately, the process for developing a comprehensive plan covers four main themes.
6 key findings that the travel industry can leverage for Covid-19 recovery
Housekeeping Department: COVID-19 crisis management framework
The plans you create and implement should make your housekeeping team more efficient when tackling additional hygiene measures that are necessary post-COVID-19.
Travel industry outlines relief needs as reopenings falter
Amid a new round of coronavirus-related economic closures and fresh data that Americans are as wary as ever of traveling, the devastated U.S. travel industry on Friday submitted to Congress and the administration its policy requests for the next coronavirus relief package.
How big hotel brands have stepped up their hygiene game
How can hotels prepare, and step up their hygiene protocols to make their establishment safe and trustworthy? What can smaller hotels and lodging providers learn from the best practices of other hotels who are leading the way?
Building resilience in uncertain times in hospitality
5 practical tips on how to build a strong operational infrastructure to cope with the unexpected.