Coronavirus COVID-19
The Impact of our Border Closure to the Tourism Industry
We are starting to see the numbers that are reveling how the closure of our borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic has devasted the travel and airline industry with March and April being the hardest hit months, special reporter Joe Cusmano discusses his views
How the COVID-19 crisis highlighted the importance of customer service
Global aviation and travel tech firm Amadeus recently published its latest blog, reporting on how the Spanish based company based
Global airline debt could rise to nearly USD550 billion
IATA (International Air Transport Association) has published an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on airlines, which shows the industry’s
Best Western Hotels & Resorts introduces Industry-leading cleaning program: We Care Clean
At the onslaught of the global COVID-19 pandemic, BWHR immediately rolled out enhanced cleaning protocols and breakfast standards. Recognizing that travelers are now more concerned than ever about cleanliness, BWHR is launching the We Care CleanSM program, which ensures an even higher level of cleaning standards and operational best practices at its properties.
Thai Airways Faces ‘Life or Death’ test with less Public Support
BANGKOK: Not surprising opposition to another huge government handout to debt-ridden Thai Airways International (THAI) is mounting, as far as public sentiment is concern there is a change (excuse the pun) in the AIR. When Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thai Airways will be given one last chance to turn itself around calling it a "matter of life or death" for the company and its employees, he was being deadly serious "I gave THAI five years to fix the problems, but it still has not succeeded," he said after a cabinet meeting in early May 2020.
Thailand Billionaire Keen to Restart Tourism
BANGKOK: Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman of Charoen Pokphand, is urging the government to relax lockdown measures and welcome foreign travellers as soon as possible, and turn the country into a "safe haven" for wealthy visitors.
British Prime Minister on Convid-19
“It will soon be the time when we will quarantine people coming into the country by air.” The words of Boris Johnson Prime Minster speaking to the nation last night, Business Travel News London reports.
Bill Barnett: “The post-COVID traveller is going to be like a baby”
Bill Barnett, the Phuket-based head honcho of C9 Hotelworks, is not someone who needs an introduction to anyone working in
ABTA applauds furlough extension but calls for further measures to protect agencies
ABTA has released a statement welcoming the Governments decision to extend and adapt the current furlough scheme but also underlines
Here’s why you should get to the airport earlier once we are allowed to fly again
Once we are all allowed to travel again, travellers may need to allot a few more hours to get through the check-in process, bag drop-off, and sanitation before boarding.
ABTA: Mark Tanzer pressures Government during HofC Transport Committee hearing
Mark Tanzer, ABTA’s chief executive, gave evidence yesterday to the House of Commons Transport Committee as it looks at the
IATA dismisses “empty middle seat” as ‘ineffective’
IATA (International Air Transport Association) supports the wearing of face coverings for passengers and masks for crew while onboard aircraft
5 myths about the coronavirus and the truth behind them
Coronavirus is relatively new and studies about it are pretty much ongoing. We learn something about it every day and it is important that we get our information from reliable sources to avoid fake news and misleading reports.
SiteMinder unveils tool to prepare hoteliers for business post COVID-19
Hotel guest acquisition platform SiteMinder has published its proprietary data on the momentum of hotel bookings around the world, for
ABTA: “Travel agents and tour operators are much needed right now”
ABTA is stepping up its request to the Chancellor to extend the government’s salary support scheme for the UK travel
Join The Community
- Recap: The Travel Daily Media C-Suite Travel Trade Global Summit
- BREAKING: IATA expresses disappointment with GSLTF recommendation
- South Korean reporters take fam trip to Northern Mindanao
- Hwajing Travel & Tours enters partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise
- TV presenter Anthony Burke to host Luxury Escapes’ new Signature Series experience
Join The Community