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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

A European Summer Without Americans Threatens Already Struggling Luxury Hotels

The EU's ban on American travelers is another revenue hit for European hoteliers, but also an opportunity to build up a domestic travel base.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

Paris Tourism Shortfall Taps the Brakes on Sightseeing Tours in Cute Vintage Citroens

One sentence about an operator of sightseeing tours says it all: "Another six months of slow business may force him to quit."

Yiming Woo and Richard Lough, Reuters | 4 years ago

Tourism

Thailand to Receive 80 Percent Fewer Foreign Tourists in 2020

Pity all of the Thai individuals who depend on tourism for their livelihoods.

Satawasin Staporncharnchai, Chayut Setboonsarng, and Orathai Sriring, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

Air Canada Drops 30 Domestic Routes Over Coronavirus Toll on Travel Demand

Air Canada's latest round of flight cuts is another indicator the chance of a V-shaped recovery has faded away from the global travel industry.

Sanjana Shivdas, Reuters | 4 years ago

Tourism

Coronavirus May Solve Overtourism in Europe But Will That Shift Leave Lasting Economic Scars?

European tourist organizations should use coronavirus as an opportunity to solve overtourism concerns. But going overboard may ultimately do away with the economic benefits of recent years that put much-needed funds into both local and national coffers.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

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New Webinar Series to Explore Recovery Trends in Travel

As international borders slowly start to reopen in some regions, airlines and online travel agencies must be poised for a rebound. Intelligent strategies informed by data and insights will light the path forward and ultimately help businesses succeed in the new normal.

Travelport + Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

What Global Hoteliers Need to Learn From China’s Hotel Recovery … and Hiccup

The U.S. and China have taken similar hotel recovery paths following coronavirus shutdowns, but how U.S. leaders respond to recent case spikes may determine if the transpacific rebound correlation continues.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

It Won’t Get Better in the Second Half of 2020

Let's start planning 2021, assuming most of our businesses get there ...

Rafat Ali, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

European Union to Bar Most U.S. Travelers From Entry When It Reopens Borders

The U.S. once aspired to be an example to the world in its organizational feats. But not in 2020. The country's chaotic response to the pandemic may cost the travel industry dearly as bans against U.S. visitors spread.

Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

How Mexico’s Largest Airline Is Navigating the Pandemic

Most air travelers are probably going to be traveling domestic for awhile. That could be especially good news for Volaris as it recovers from the pandemic. Find out why.

Korey Matthews, Skift | 4 years ago