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Coronavirus Travel News

Follow the latest news about coronavirus and its impact on hotels, airlines, cruise lines, tourism destinations, and other sectors of the travel industry.

We are over a year into the Covid-19 global pandemic, and the impact on the travel industry has been severe to say the least. Skift has been covering this on a day-to-day basis since January 2020. You can read the latest news, as well as all of our coverage, on the pages below.

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Hyatt’s China Business Is Down 90 Percent in February From Coronavirus Fallout

Hyatt Hotels had a strong year in 2019, so the story it had to tell on Thursday wasn't all dreary. The problem is that shareholders and guests hate uncertainty. And so far the travel industry faces nothing but uncertainty, left beholden to how the coronavirus crisis evolves.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Air France-KLM’s $324 Million in Fuel Savings Likely to Offset Coronavirus Outbreak Costs

For the moment, the drop in fuel price is benefiting Air France-KLM, but if the coronavirus outbreak doesn't ease off, this could all change.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

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Grassroots Opposition to Cruises in the Caymans Looms as Larger Warning for Industry

A judge ruling on a citizen-led referendum in the Cayman Islands has, for now, sided with cruise opposition. While the battle is localized, it could point to wider industry implications for the cruise industry.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

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Less China-Dependent IHG Takes Wait-and-See Approach on Coronavirus

IHG CEO Keith Barr seems to be taking quite a level-headed approach to the coronavirus outbreak. Unlike some in the travel industry, he's not pressing the panic button yet and is waiting to see how things play out.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Cathay Pacific Expects Significant Financial Hit From Coronavirus-Related Cancellations

The bad news just keeps on coming for Cathay Pacific. If the situation in China worsens we should expect a further degradation in earnings.

Reuters | 4 years ago

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Global Airline Revenue Could Take $5 Billion Coronavirus Hit: U.N. Aviation Body

Airlines have been quick to pull flights to mainland China, but countries across the region are feeling the reverberations in their tourism industries.

Reuters | 4 years ago

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Cruise Industry Steers Clear of Asia to Limit Coronavirus Risks

The coronavirus is taking the wind out of the cruise industry's sails in Asia. When the crisis is over, much work will have to be done to repair the battered image of cruising in the Asian market.

Chayut Setboonsarng, Reuters | 4 years ago

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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

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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

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