Are Companies Ready to Travel When the World Switches Back On?
Skift Take
The situation is dire for many suppliers, but corporate travel managers could help hotels and airlines prepare for the rebound — if they act responsibly.
What ifs are a dangerous game in the current climate, with the constant stream of (mostly bad) news headlines rendering predictions impossible. Yet there will come a point where travel restrictions are lifted — which could be sooner than later going by one recent poll.
But let’s play this game anyway. What if a breakthrough vaccine is suddenly announced? What if China, or other countries that initially bore the brunt of coronavirus, declare they’re open for business?
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A travel industry that carefully manages its return to normality will be critical to many companies currently on life support. And during the build-up, travel managers that have reviewed their policies and stood by suppliers could make the process run smoothly, helping both their own organizations and suppliers. Catching up “There will be some slow gradual starts and stops, and I hope we’l