This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
Just over a month ago, many of us sat in our offices, surrounded by colleagues, engaged in deep discussions about how best to leverage the increasing demand in travel this year.
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Bill Gates believes travel for work will never be the same after coronavirus: 'There are a few things, like business trips, that I doubt will ever go back'
Gates has repeatedly warned against a full return to normality until a vaccine is available for the general population.
Travel Virtually To U.S. National Parks, Including Ones You Probably Wouldn’t Otherwise Get To
With VR and 360-degree videos, you can now immerse yourself in environments that give you a real sense of place without actually being there.
If you're traveling between states, here's where you'll have to self-quarantine
Maine became the latest state to institute requirements for domestic travelers Friday when its governor issued an executive order requiring travelers to the state to self-quarantine for 14 days to lessen the chance of transmitting the coronavirus.
How the Hotel Industry Will Bounce Back After COVID-19
The resiliency of the hotel industry will help it rebound as the effects of the coronavirus ebb, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics firm.
These Hotels And Destinations Around The World Created Mixtapes To Make You Feel Like You’re Actually There
With everyone stuck at home, wishing they were in a more exotic spot than their living room, hotels and destinations around the world are curating playlists featuring tunes aimed to transport wanna-be guests there virtually.
There Are No Winners In All This, Only Survivors, Say Investors
BEACH (Booking, Entertainment & Live Events, Airlines, Cruise Lines & Hotels & Resorts) stocks have taken a hammering with the COVID-19 crisis. More than $332 billion in value have evaporated over the past month, according to this analysis. Booking Holdings has seen a 37% drop, Expedia Group an even bigger one at 53%; worldwide, airline revenue is estimated to fall by as much as $113b in 2020.
From Cocktail Classes To An Arts Salon, Try These Virtual Hotel Experiences
While social distancing may prevent you from checking into a hotel for a getaway, you don't have to completely miss out on the experience. Properties all over the globe are coming up with fun and creative ways to bring their services to you.
China To Lift Travel Restrictions - From April 8 Residents In Wuhan Will Be Allowed To Travel Again
Residents in China have been subject to strict restrictions on movement for several weeks, and for nearly two months in the Hubei province. Wuhan was the epicentre of the COVID-19 virus outbreak and was locked down entirely, with barriers that prevented movement in the city now being dismantled.
What the $2 Trillion U.S. Stimulus Package Means for Travel Businesses
President Donald Trump last week signed what is now known as the CARES Act, a massive $2 trillion stimulus meant to keep the U.S. economic engine running despite concerns about coronavirus.
Oyo sees signs of recovery in China after coronavirus outbreak
Oyo Hotels and Homes has started to see a recovery in bookings in China, its second-largest market, as the coronavirus outbreak eases up in some parts of the country, the Indian hospitality startup's Chief Executive Ritesh Agarwal told Reuters on Tuesday.
40 Percent Of Companies Expect Business Travel To Resume Within 3 Months: New Poll
About 40 percent of companies predicted corporate travel will resume within the next three months, according to a new lighting poll conducted by the Global Business Travel Association. About 17 percent said six months was more realistic.
How To Plan Travel While Social Distancing
Traveling for leisure is on the back burner for the time being, but it doesn't mean you can't use the down time to start brainstorming and planning your next trips. In fact, savvy planners can score some good deals and give themselves something to look forward to without taking on a lot of risk. Here's what I suggest:
GBTA: Business travel has come to a halt
The global coronavirus crisis has brought business travel almost to a halt, according to the latest survey from the GBTA.
Is It Safe To Travel? Avoid It If You Can, Doctors Say
As coronavirus cases surge, doctors are underlining the message that sticking close to home is the best way for individuals to help slow its spread.
Coronavirus: Can You – And Should You – 'Shelter In Place' At A Hotel Or Vacation Rental?
States across the U.S. are invoking "shelter in place" orders, asking their residents not to leave their homes except for essential items such as food and medicine amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country and world.
Beach and Mountain Retreats will suffer along with Las Vegas and Orlando as Closures hurt Leisure and Hospitality Jobs
The Great Coronavirus Shutdown of 2020 is hammering lots of industries, but leisure and hospitality is probably the hardest hit. This is a big deal because (until a week or so ago, at least), restaurants, bars, hotels, casinos, theaters, museums, gyms, sports teams and the rest employed 16.9 million people, or 11% of the U.S. nonfarm payroll workforce, up from 9% in 2000 and 7.4% in 1980. That's more than manufacturing, construction and even health care (albeit just barely on that last one, and probably not for long).
Travel and the coronavirus pandemic: Everything you need to know
(CNN) — Countries around the world have imposed sweeping travel bans and advisories to stem the spread of coronavirus within their borders and beyond.
If you have to travel right now, here's how to stay as safe as possible
While some of us have the ability to work from home and cancel travel, there are plenty of people who do not. For those who must take a plane, train, bus or taxi or drive a long distance, for business or personal reasons, we've compiled some expert tips for staying safe and healthy.
As Planet Earth Goes Into Lockdown And Our Right To Travel Removed, Here Are Some Ideas To Survive
I got back 11.30pm, March 15 from Penang, Malaysia, 24 hours, before the deadline when the Singapore government issues 14-day stay-home notices to "people who enter Singapore with recent travel history to ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland or the United Kingdom". (It comes into effect at 11.59pm tonight)