Articles tagged “disasters”

Tourism

West Maui Fully Reopens to Tourism, But Travel Recovery Lags

Public officials sped up the full reopening of West Maui to help save the pivotal holiday season for all of Maui. Hopefully, it's not too late.

West Maui Fully Reopens to Tourism, But Travel Recovery Lags

Hotels

Maui Tourism Grapples with Uncertainty Amidst Wildfire Devastation

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Maui's hotel scene, hotel development in China, and Wynn's UAE casino.

Maui Tourism Grapples with Uncertainty Amidst Wildfire Devastation

Tourism

Turkey Struggles to Rebound Tourism After Devastating Earthquake

Even though months have passed, the horrific February earthquake has unfortunately left a deep injury on Turkey's tourism sector that will take longer than expected to heal.

Turkey Struggles to Rebound Tourism After Devastating Earthquake

Hotels

Turkey Offers Hotel Rooms to Earthquake Survivors

Although Turkish hotels have already set aside 10,000 rooms for survivors, the country will need a lot more to accommodate the thousands rendered homeless by the massive earthquake.

Turkey Offers Hotel Rooms to Earthquake Survivors

Tourism

South Africa’s Beaches See Tourism Halted Over Massive Floods

The damage caused by the floods represents an enormous setback for South African beach resorts that still haven't fully rebounded from Covid. And as scientists predict storms will worsen along the Indian Ocean in coming decades, those destinations will continue to face weather-related hurdles in their recovery.

South Africa’s Beaches See Tourism Halted Over Massive Floods

Business Travel

Luxury Hotel Leaders Share Lessons Learned in Hurricane Aftermath

It's not if you get knocked down, but how you get up that matters. Not only do hospitality teams have the opportunity to provide guests with shelter and stability, but they can expand their impact throughout their local communities highlighting the strength and potential for our sector to be force of good.

Luxury Hotel Leaders Share Lessons Learned in Hurricane Aftermath