Coronavirus Travel News

Coronavirus

Asia's Travel Advisors Caught in the Middle of Cancellation Quandary

The coronavirus crisis accentuates the value of travel advisors as much as it highlights their plight as go-betweens in the tourism sector. But a bigger question looms: Will these travel intermediaries in Asia survive the onslaught of this latest crisis?
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Tripadvisor's Controlling Shareholder Gets $325 Million Investment From Certares

This deal between Liberty Tripadvisor and Certares Management ensures that Tripadvisor won't be shedding its controlling shareholder anytime soon. With Liberty Tripadvisor paying off debt, it will now be charged with ensuring that its namesake Tripadvisor has a viable future, as well, once the coronavirus crisis passes.
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U.S. Adds UK and Ireland to Travel Ban for Foreign Nationals

No surprise on the suspension of travel from the UK and Ireland for foreign nationals as it was under consideration over the last few days because of the spike of coronavirus cases in the UK. It's still not clear why they were exempt initially.