Danielle Hyams

This week in aviation news, while coronavirus is causing financial harm across the board, U.S. airlines are finding themselves in a particularly tenuous position with a lot of unknowns. Plus, airlines are bracing for furloughs and layoffs.

This week in digital news, Airbnb had $276 million in losses in its fourth quarter — and that was before coronavirus struck. Not good news for a company that was hoping to go public this year. Plus, Tripadvisor is trying to offload its vacation rental businesses — will Expedia follow suit?

This week in hospitality news, the coronavirus outbreak has led to a slew of hotel cancellations. IHG has emerged as a leader during this unprecedented crisis, offering customers the most generous cancellation policy. Plus, low-budget hotels embrace smart design.

This week in tourism news, the cruise industry — which has long seemed immune to criticism about its health and safety record — is in deep trouble from coronavirus, with lines suspending cruises altogether. Plus, Baltimore rebrands itself as a tourist destination to fight stereotypes of violence.

Pakistan — a budding tourism destination — has closed its land borders and limited international flights in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus. Pakistan borders both China and Iran, countries that have been hit hard by the virus.

Overnight shifts are usually bemoaned by those who work them, but that's not the case for Mikko Anetjärvi. He spends his nights on the lookout for something many of us only dream of seeing.

Expedia Chairman Barry Diller is delivering on his promise to tighten up the company, with recently announced plans to lay off 12 percent of staff. Plus, the short-term rental market is one to watch as it continues to grow, with some predicting a new category to emerge that distinguishes between professional and host-run rentals.

In tourism news this week, Algeria hopes attracting tourists will bolster its finances as the oil and gas industry becomes less lucrative. Can it emulate neighboring Morocco to become a prime destination? Plus, why do politicians continue to ignore the tourism industry when it's a global economic force?

U.S. airlines have fared far better than their Asian counterparts as coronavirus rages on, but with federal officials warning of an imminent outbreak stateside, the worst is certainly yet to come. Plus, American Airlines cozies up to longtime adversary Qatar Airways in what appears to be a bid to take on Delta.

Hotels in Hong Kong were already hurting from the ongoing anti-government protests when coronavirus hit. Will the city's assailed leadership help the industry in this time of crisis? Plus, on the other hand, Marriott is already reopening some of its China locations.