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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.

Tourism

Intrepid Travel’s Overtourism Antidote for Europe Focuses on Hyperlocal and Remote

It's a promising approach — partnering with an established, niche conservation group to offer trips focused on uncrowded Mediterranean villages and protected areas. And it might just work as more travelers seek "soulful" experiences away from Europe's tourist crowds.

Lebawit Lily Girma, Skift | 3 years ago

Tourism

Los Angeles Tourism Scripts Early Comeback Story as California Reopens

For a state that's restricted businesses and tourism for a year, the rebound is a rapid one — particularly for a major city.

Lebawit Lily Girma, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

Flight School Owned by a Retired Marine Is On a Mission to Help End the Pilot Shortage

As the travel recovery looks to ramp up for summer travel, a pilot shortage isn't helping any. The time to invest in pilots is at the pilot training level by making it easier to get loans, financing, and scholarships.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Spain’s Tourism Sector Looks to Move Beyond Pandemic Catastrophe

Despite increased vaccinations, Spain's tourism recovery will be held back as long as it relies on neighboring countries to open borders and boost travel demand.

Jon Nazca and Elena Rodriguez, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airlines

KLM CEO Sees More Efficient Planes as the Fastest Way to Hit Climate Goals

KLM forged ahead with its goal to halve carbon emissions by the end of the decade during the pandemic. It's making big investments in sustainable fuels and new jets with the hope that the European travel recovery is right around the corner.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Tourism

UK Tourism Recovery Delayed as Lockdown Extends to July 19

The UK government says it's unlikely there will be another extension, as tourism recovery sees another month of pause while the rest of the EU reopens.

Alistair Smout and William James, Reuters | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Accor Expands in Dubai Despite Middle East’s Slowdown on Hotel Development

Accor's push into the Middle East is a needed shot in the arm for the region's tepid pace of hotel development. But success hinges on mega-projects and events in markets like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia actually panning out.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Why Outlier Hyatt Won’t Focus on Asia for Future Growth

U.S. hotel companies like Hyatt may not get the best financial deals when they look to expand in Asia, but the growth opportunities are too great to ignore — especially when properties are only more and more expensive to build in the U.S. What's behind Hyatt's decision to go another way?

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Recovering Cruise Industry Will Battle Temptation to Revert to Old Status Quos

Big cruise is back, even as Florida and Texas turn cruising vaccination requirements into a political football. With industry giants eager to start making money again, it'll be a tough road ahead, from rebuilding consumer confidence to sailing to where vaccines are lagging. Is this restart premature?

Lebawit Lily Girma, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

U.S. Airports Screen 2 Million Passengers Ahead of July 4, a New Record Since March 2020

It's another major sign of recovery for the air travel sector, just as the summer season kicks off.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago