Second City Survival Diaries

Tourism

The Asia City That Could Emerge Strongest From the Pandemic

A new flare-up of Covid-19 cases in northern Vietnam does not change the fact the country has a lot going for it and that its commercial capital in the south, Ho Chi Minh City, is a rising star in Asia.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

The Asia City That Could Emerge Strongest From the Pandemic

Coronavirus

Durban Pushing Hard for Quick Tourism Recovery to Help South Africa’s Economy

Durban was a rare source of growth for South Africa's tourism economy in 2019, but leaders have to be vigilant against an early reopening of international borders sparking a case surge and becoming a drag on the region's reputation.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Durban Pushing Hard for Quick Tourism Recovery to Help South Africa’s Economy

Coronavirus

Jacksonville’s Struggles Reveal the Pandemic Hardship for Travel’s Small Businesses

It's not the biggest city, but Jacksonville's travel recovery from coronavirus is a message to the world: Not even a diverse economy can save a city from the fiscal fallout of a global pandemic.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Jacksonville’s Struggles Reveal the Pandemic Hardship for Travel’s Small Businesses