Coronavirus and Travel

EventMB

The Event Industry Will Remember

4 years ago

Business Travel

TripActions CEO Defends Controversial Layoffs Strategy

Ariel Cohen’s decision to fire 100 employees during a video conference is controversial, but might also reflect the new reality of remote workforce management.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Are Companies Ready to Travel When the World Switches Back On?

The situation is dire for many suppliers, but corporate travel managers could help hotels and airlines prepare for the rebound — if they act responsibly.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Pregnant Short-Term Rental CEO on Facing Work-Life Challenges During the Pandemic

Even in a time of uncertainty, new trends and opportunities are emerging, and startup founders are carrying on with the business of building companies, as well as families. Over the next 12 months, companies that can show strong unit economics, counter-cyclical resiliency and resourcefulness will rise to the top.

Rena Pacheco-Theard, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Russia Closes State-Run Hotels, Resorts Over Rising Coronavirus Cases

Russia has gone into tourism lockdown to combat coronavirus, including closing state-run recreational areas and hotels and halting all international flights. But the country's other problem is that a majority of its residents do not believe government figures, which show the number of coronavirus cases within Russia has only just surpassed 1,000.

Alexander Marrow and Tom Balmforth, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

Singapore Airlines Secures Record $13 Billion Funding Lifeline

Many carriers will be looking on enviously at this record bailout. Singapore Airlines not only gets to survive the crisis, but is also primed to come out stronger on the other side.

Jamie Freed and Anshuman Daga, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

Will It Matter for U.S. Airlines With the Government as a Shareholder?

Given the circumstances, U.S. airlines are getting good terms from their proposed government bailout. They should be grateful.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Hotel Deals and Lending Zapped by Coronavirus at the Finish Line

Until lenders can wade through the $2 trillion U.S. stimulus package and determine valuations, hotel deals will remain on ice. Expect smaller banks to issue the first round of hotel loans on the upswing.

Cameron Sperance , Skift | 4 years ago

EventMB

Force Majeure: Will it Really Help Cancelled Events?

4 years ago

Hotels

UK Hotels Get a Little Lift From Block Bookings for Crisis Workers

As more countries mobilize their crisis workers, hotel groups can at least rely on small levels of business — the tricky part will be figuring out which properties stay open, and who exactly checks in.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago