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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

President Biden to Ban Most Travel from India to U.S. as Covid Crisis Escalates

Despite accelerated vaccine rollouts in some parts of the world sparking hopes of a fast travel recovery, the inbound travel ban on most passengers from India to the U.S. is a fresh reminder the pandemic is still very much raging on.

President Biden to Ban Most Travel from India to U.S. as Covid Crisis Escalates

Coronavirus

Hotel Brands Want to Be in Mexico But Investors Look Elsewhere

The large supply of independent hotels in Mexico is a massive opportunity for companies like Marriott and Hilton to quickly beef up their portfolios without the drawn-out process of new construction. Investors, however, will likely favor markets that performed worse during the pandemic.

Hotel Brands Want to Be in Mexico But Investors Look Elsewhere

Airlines

United CEO Says Vaccinated Flyers Essential For Long-Haul Travel Rebound

People jokingly throw around the phrase "have vaccine, will travel" as Covid-19 inoculations roll out. But the phrase appears poised to take on some gravity with the CEO of United Airlines saying vaccines are a likely to a prerequisite as long-haul travel comes back.

United CEO Says Vaccinated Flyers Essential For Long-Haul Travel Rebound

Tourism

New York City Looks For Full Reopening by July 1

It's up to you, New York, New York.

New York City Looks For Full Reopening by July 1

Coronavirus

Wyndham Returns to Profits on Swelling Domestic Demand in U.S. and China

Many hotel companies shouldn't expect to replicate Wyndham's early financial success. Global companies like Accor and Hyatt have to grapple with business-oriented hotels in urban markets — areas which are still struggling from pandemic restrictions.

Wyndham Returns to Profits on Swelling Domestic Demand in U.S. and China

Coronavirus

Big Cruising in U.S. Could Resume This Summer Under CDC Pledge

It seems the pressure from the large cruise lines, declaring they would take their business out of the U.S., might have worked as the CDC has suddenly pledged to help speed up the restart of big cruise.

Big Cruising in U.S. Could Resume This Summer Under CDC Pledge

Coronavirus

Confidence in Travel and Recreation Lead U.S. Recovery — Poll

What a difference a year (and a vaccine) make. LinkedIn has been polling its U.S. members, and they're feeling good it seems.

Confidence in Travel and Recreation Lead U.S. Recovery — Poll

Coronavirus

MGM Resorts Gears Up for a Booming Las Vegas Summer of Returning Live Events

Relaxed restrictions on crowds puts Sin City on track for an accelerated recovery over the duration of the rest of 2021, but MGM Resorts still has to grapple with a lagging comeback in Macao, its other key gaming market.

MGM Resorts Gears Up for a Booming Las Vegas Summer of Returning Live Events

Coronavirus

Travel + Leisure Co. Timeshare Demand Roars Back to Life in a Matter of Weeks

Timeshare companies like Travel + Leisure Co. were well-positioned to capitalize on the early days of the leisure-led travel recovery from the pandemic. Now, it's less about a rebound and more about can they exceed pre-pandemic business performance by year's end.

Travel + Leisure Co. Timeshare Demand Roars Back to Life in a Matter of Weeks

Airlines

JetBlue Eyes Suits Replacing Sandals in Next Recovery Phase This Fall

JetBlue echoed the industry refrain that business flyers could return to the skies after a bumper summer leisure travel season. But the optimism hid a lack of details on its long-awaited London launch and a return to profitability without government relief.

JetBlue Eyes Suits Replacing Sandals in Next Recovery Phase This Fall