The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic and the travel restrictions imposed worldwide as a result have triggered the return of an unprecedented number of holidaymakers and travellers since mid-March.In just over a month, the repatriation programmes of various European governments and…
joint research effort conducted by the MMGY Travel Intelligence and the Destinations International Foundation, which encompassed approximately 200 destination management organizations (DMOs), revealed that while 95% of destinations have reduced or postponed their marketing spending, 50% say they plan to…
After an understandable panic about whether or not to stop web-marketing campaigns immediately following the confinement announcements, new strategies of online tourism marketing are emerging in the times of isolation for most of the users.Coronavirus (COVID-19) is at the center…
The tourism industry was one of the first to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic as international and local flights were first to be canceled and then travel restrictions followed closely. The large numbers of cancelations and restrictions brought both…
As the world battles to gain a semblance of stability from the Coronavirus pandemic, China is on its way to achieving normalcy. Of all the industries in the country that are already reopening and starting a business, China’s hotel industry…
With many people working from home during the lockdown, video-conferencing software Zoom has become a popular platform for online meetings. However, the act of Zoombombing – when intruders interrupt meetings – has become a concern.A government web conference hosted on…
South Georgia remains free from COVID-19. The government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, have implemented strict procedures to minimize the risk of exposure to the staff at South Georgia, and work continues in as normal a…
Qantas and Virgin Australia have been offered $A165 by the Australian government to ensure they maintain key domestic routes across the country.Both carriers have suspended the majority of operations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.This new funds come on…
Victory Cruise Lines canceled the remainder of the 2020 season for the Victory II, one of its two ships. Victory also extended the temporary suspension for operations for its other ship, Victory I, which is now scheduled to resume service…
As travel bans and social distancing measures are imposed, Six Senses is prioritising a range of content that guests, hosts and global communities can tap into remotely from their homes.The aim is to remain solution-oriented and support their resilience and…
