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Alexander Marrow and Tom Balmforth, Reuters
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.
3 days ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Everyone in the travel industry is frustrated right now with much of the world frozen up. But Nicolas Brumelot, the co-founder and president of travel startup Misterfly, speaks for many agencies frustrated by alleged delays in refunds by some airlines.
3 days ago
Jamie Freed and Anshuman Daga, Reuters
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.
3 days ago
Accenture Interactive + Skift
What does personalization mean in 2020, and what does it look like in a world where customers are becoming increasingly protective of their data? In this webinar, we'll dive into what intelligent advertising and marketing campaigns can accomplish.
3 weeks ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Take a break from all the bad news and dream about flying taxis.
3 days ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Given the circumstances, U.S. airlines are getting good terms from their proposed government bailout. They should be grateful.
3 days ago
Cameron Sperance , Skift
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.
3 days ago
EventMB
Force majeure is the legal clause on everyone’s lips. On almost every event contract, it seems like the COVID-19 pandemic would be the obvious case it was designed for, but that’s not how insurance companies see it. What recourse is there for event organizers?
3 days ago
Haixia Wang, Skift
We're making it easier for travel professionals to get access to the information they need in these crucial times.
4 days ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
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.
4 days ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
It's a tough time for tourism marketers but going dark isn't necessarily required. Here are some examples of campaigns that are striking the proper tone.
4 days ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
What's it like being the general manager of a luxury hotel during coronavirus? We asked Franka Holtmann, who looks after Le Meurice for Dorchester Collection. She spoke candidly and poetically about her worries, her new workflows, and how she cares for her team.
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