Big Hoteliers Battle for Travelodge UK and 11 Other Coronavirus Travel Stories This Week
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In coronavirus-related travel stories this week, Skift looked at major hotel brands seeking to buy Travelodge UK, why the current situation is a seminal moment for travel in Asia, a management shakeup at Airbnb, and whether Americans should be traveling at all.
IHG, Hilton, Marriott Among Hotel Giants Battling for UK Budget Hotel Chain: Major hotel companies are swooping into the negotiating room for a deal with Travelodge’s UK landlords because they represent the most durable line of business in the volatile industry at the moment: economy, drive-to properties.
We May Never See as Many Business Travelers as Before: Delta Air Lines CEO: On most financials, Delta has been one of the two strongest U.S. airlines for some time. But it reported a massive second quarter loss. If it’s this dire for Delta, how will the rest of the U.S. airlines fare? Here’s a hint: Not well.
Carnival and Royal Caribbean Receive UK Coronavirus Aid After Cruise Snub in U.S.
