Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.

Skift Research subscribers can view the latest data about country-by-country recovery at the Skift Recovery Index. Data about public companies can be viewed at the Skift Health Score.

Coronavirus

Debt Woes Mount for Hotel Company Tied to Coronavirus Relief Loan Controversy

Ashford Hospitality Trust is running out of relief options for its billions of dollars in mortgage debt, and selling or giving back assets to lenders seems almost certain.

Cameron Sperance | 5 years ago

Coronavirus

Someone Says They Caught Coronavirus at Your Hotel: Now What?

Coronavirus liability lawsuits may seem like catnip for lawyers who advertise on daytime TV, but the proof hurdle is a high one to clear when it comes to a highly infectious disease.

Cameron Sperance | 5 years ago

Coronavirus

Hilton CEO Says Comeback Depends on How Quickly Contactless Tech Features Roll Out

Hotel tech innovations that were just beginning to roll out before coronavirus will likely become tech necessities, as companies look to limit guest interactions and do everything they can to assure a safe stay.

Cameron Sperance | 5 years ago

Coronavirus

Your Guide to Hotel Companies’ Coronavirus Safety and Cleaning Initiatives

Hotel companies' similar new and heightened health and safety standards don't leave a lot of room for brand distinction unless the brand is the one lacking a new approach to cleaning.

Cameron Sperance | 5 years ago

Coronavirus

Travel Industry Guidelines for Sectors Reopening in One Place

We rounded up all of the guidelines for reopening that have been created by travel industry associations worldwide. You may find them helpful to suss out what steps to take for a post-pandemic recovery.

Sean O'Neill | 5 years ago

Tourism

Vietnam Races Ahead of Other Southeast Asian Countries in Tourism Reopening

Astonishingly, Vietnam is the success story in Southeast Asia in the battle with coronavirus. Domestic travel is now kickstarting recovery, while so-called travel bubbles allowing travel with China and South Korea are in the air.

Raini Hamdi | 5 years ago

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New Instabook: Reimagining Travel in a Post-Pandemic World

With the global travel industry at a standstill, it’s time to rethink, restart, and rejuvenate what travel could and should look like in a post-pandemic world.

G Adventures + Skift | 5 years ago

Hyatt Notches a Coronavirus Rarity — Sold-Out Hotels

Hopeful signs are emerging for Hyatt in the second half of 2020, but it has to differentiate itself from competitors looking to pounce on those same limited opportunities.

Cameron Sperance | 5 years ago

Tourism

Skift and Twenty31 Join Forces to Deliver Destination Recovery Services

Skift is partnering with destination consultancy Twenty31 to build out tourism recovery services for destinations worldwide.

Matt Heidkamp | 5 years ago

Airlines

Hilton’s Recovery Won’t Depend on People Flying Again: CEO

Airlines may lag hotels in their recovery timeline, but both industries need more coronavirus testing and treatments to have a shot at returning to peak performance levels.

Cameron Sperance | 5 years ago