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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.

Daily Lodging Report

Malaysia and Hong Kong See Significant MoM Tourism Bumps

Malaysia is on track to surpass its international tourist target with an expected 18 million visitors, while Hong Kong saw a significant MoM increase in July, driven largely by visitors from Mainland China.

4 months ago

Coronavirus

The Travel Industry’s Immense Potential for Growth

Despite the pandemic’s unprecedented challenges, the travel industry’s recovery is proving to be remarkable.

Skift | 4 months ago

Tourism

What Dragon Trail’s Travel Agent Survey Says About Chinese Tourism

The younger demographics actively engaging with travel agents underscores the need for adaptation. Agents are blending traditional and digital methods to connect with clients, staying relevant by catering to their evolving preferences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Tourism

Japan’s Monthly Arrivals Surpass 2 Million Mark Despite Record Heat Wave

After easing remaining Covid restrictions, Japan's record inbound tourists in a month is testament to just how much the world missed this country.

Rocky Swift and Tetsushi Kajimoto, Reuters | 5 months ago

Skift Travel Health Index: June 2023 Highlights

This report highlights the latest insights from the Skift Travel Health Index. The index covers travel’s performance since January 2020, up to and including June 2023.

5 months ago

Tourism

Covid Related Travel Changes Reversing: New Skift Research

Travel landscape undergoes reversal as solo trips decline, blended travel dips, urban travel rebounds, and work shifts to hybrid models, reflecting changing preferences.

Varsha Arora | 5 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Tourism Groups Head to Japan for First Time in Years as Rebound Lags

Even though restrictions have been lifted, Japanese tourists seem more interested in traveling at home than abroad. This is a problem for the U.S. travel industry.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

News Blog

Portugal Set a New Tourism Record in May

The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal hit a record of more than 1.8 million in May, with visitors from the United States becoming the second-largest group, data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on Friday. Measuring only foreigners staying in Portuguese hotels, the number topped by far the 1.6 million people a year…

Jason Clampet | 5 months ago

Tourism

Thailand’s Economy Rebound Fueled by Tourism Growth

While the results aren't blockbuster, they point to how Thailand is getting a major economic boost from countries like China and Russia.

Reuters | 5 months ago

Tourism

China’s Latest Holiday Points to Summer Strength in Outbound Travel

The Chinese are traveling, perhaps not as much as destinations would have liked them to, but the resurgence of Chinese travel brings optimism for travel businesses worldwide. It's a positive indication of recovery and a step towards normalcy in the tourism industry.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago