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Coronavirus and Travel

Tourism

Why Trust Matters for Asia Tourism as Crisis Deepens

The coronavirus not only exposes the varying political alignments between Asian governments with China, but also their different approaches to crisis communications, all of which would have knock-on impacts on travel confidence to a country.

Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, Skift | 4 years ago

Why Trust Matters for Asia Tourism as Crisis Deepens

Coronavirus

Wyndham’s China Coronavirus Woes: 70 Percent of Hotels Closed

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has closed about 1,000 of its hotels in China because of coronavirus. Those that remain are welcoming fewer guests. The outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.

Nancy Trejos, Skift | 4 years ago

Wyndham’s China Coronavirus Woes: 70 Percent of Hotels Closed

Tourism

Europe’s Tourism Fallout From the Mobile World Congress Cancellation

Canceling a major event like Mobile World Congress will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the tourism industry. The question is whether the organizations that decided to cancel the event will provide any assistance to affected businesses.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Europe’s Tourism Fallout From the Mobile World Congress Cancellation

Coronavirus

Carnival Corp. Downgrades Earnings Guidance as Diamond Princess Remains Quarantined

The cruise industry's operations in Asia are being battered by coronavirus, with Carnival Corp. in a particularly tough spot.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Carnival Corp. Downgrades Earnings Guidance as Diamond Princess Remains Quarantined

Airlines

Greater Interest in Private Jet Travel as Airlines Cancel More Flights to China

As long as travel jitters remain high, it will be difficult for aviation players in Asia to get more business from China, even if wealthy passengers are willing to pay for premium services.

Stella Qiu, Jamie Freed, and Allison Lampert, Reuters | 4 years ago

Greater Interest in Private Jet Travel as Airlines Cancel More Flights to China

Coronavirus

How Anxious Should Event Planners Be as Coronavirus Impact Looms?

Event planners can expect increasingly aggressive pitches from hotels as group bookings decline and the threat of coronavirus continues to loom. The new year is already taking some unique turns.

Lauren Ward, Skift | 4 years ago

How Anxious Should Event Planners Be as Coronavirus Impact Looms?

Meetings

Mobile World Congress Cancellation Over Coronavirus Is Foreboding Sign for Events

The cancellation of a major event outside of China is a serious warning for meeting planners to take action to preempt concerns over the coronavirus.

Julius Solaris, Skift | 4 years ago

Mobile World Congress Cancellation Over Coronavirus Is Foreboding Sign for Events

Business Travel

A List of Trade Fairs and Conferences in Asia Affected by Coronavirus

The list is likely to get longer if current conditions and travel warnings continue.

Reuters | 4 years ago

A List of Trade Fairs and Conferences in Asia Affected by Coronavirus

Airlines

Vietnamese Airlines Lose $430 Million in Revenue Due to Virus

The regional impacts of coronavirus on the travel industry are likely to be the worst, as the plight of Vietnam's airlines shows.

Reuters, Reuters | 4 years ago

Vietnamese Airlines Lose $430 Million in Revenue Due to Virus

Coronavirus

Hilton CEO Says Business Could Be Impacted for Up to a Year From Coronavirus

Hilton and many other major hotel companies have had to close hundreds of hotels in China in response to the coronavirus. The outbreak could have long-lasting effects on the hotel industry, which has already been grappling with a slowing global economy and other geopolitical issues.

Nancy Trejos, Skift | 4 years ago

Hilton CEO Says Business Could Be Impacted for Up to a Year From Coronavirus