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Coronavirus and Travel

Airlines

Hong Kong Airlines Will Cut Jobs and Reduce Flights as Coronavirus Hits Travel

Hong Kong Airlines was in bad shape before anyone started protesting in Hong Kong. Now it must deal not only with fallout from the protests, but also panic from Coronavirus. It's hard to see how the airline recovers.

Shriya Ramakrishnan in Bengaluru and Donny Kwok, Reuters | 4 years ago

Tourism

What Will Be the Blowback From China to Countries That Banned Its Travelers During Virus Outbreak?

Trip.com Group’s James Liang warned that countries that impose blanket bans on Chinese travelers will see a China tit-for-tat later. It may not happen, but here are some of the ways it could.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

What Will Be the Blowback From China to Countries That Banned Its Travelers During Virus Outbreak?

Tourism

Singapore Slashes Visitor Arrival Estimates by a Third for 2020 as Coronavirus Tests Its Mettle

The growing number of coronavirus cases in Singapore has heightened worries about human-to-human transmission among travelers, but the government’s swift and clear response so far shows its ability to manage a crisis.

Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, Skift | 4 years ago

Singapore Slashes Visitor Arrival Estimates by a Third for 2020 as Coronavirus Tests Its Mettle

Coronavirus

Hilton CEO Says Business Could Be Impacted for Up to a Year From Coronavirus

Hilton and many other major hotel companies have had to close hundreds of hotels in China in response to the coronavirus. The outbreak could have long-lasting effects on the hotel industry, which has already been grappling with a slowing global economy and other geopolitical issues.

Nancy Trejos, Skift | 4 years ago

Hilton CEO Says Business Could Be Impacted for Up to a Year From Coronavirus

Airlines

Vietnamese Airlines Lose $430 Million in Revenue Due to Virus

The regional impacts of coronavirus on the travel industry are likely to be the worst, as the plight of Vietnam's airlines shows.

Reuters, Reuters | 4 years ago

Vietnamese Airlines Lose $430 Million in Revenue Due to Virus

Business Travel

A List of Trade Fairs and Conferences in Asia Affected by Coronavirus

The list is likely to get longer if current conditions and travel warnings continue.

Reuters | 4 years ago

A List of Trade Fairs and Conferences in Asia Affected by Coronavirus

Meetings

Mobile World Congress Cancellation Over Coronavirus Is Foreboding Sign for Events

The cancellation of a major event outside of China is a serious warning for meeting planners to take action to preempt concerns over the coronavirus.

Julius Solaris, Skift | 4 years ago

Mobile World Congress Cancellation Over Coronavirus Is Foreboding Sign for Events

Coronavirus

How Anxious Should Event Planners Be as Coronavirus Impact Looms?

Event planners can expect increasingly aggressive pitches from hotels as group bookings decline and the threat of coronavirus continues to loom. The new year is already taking some unique turns.

Lauren Ward, Skift | 4 years ago

How Anxious Should Event Planners Be as Coronavirus Impact Looms?

Airlines

Greater Interest in Private Jet Travel as Airlines Cancel More Flights to China

As long as travel jitters remain high, it will be difficult for aviation players in Asia to get more business from China, even if wealthy passengers are willing to pay for premium services.

Stella Qiu, Jamie Freed, and Allison Lampert, Reuters | 4 years ago

Greater Interest in Private Jet Travel as Airlines Cancel More Flights to China

Coronavirus

Carnival Corp. Downgrades Earnings Guidance as Diamond Princess Remains Quarantined

The cruise industry's operations in Asia are being battered by coronavirus, with Carnival Corp. in a particularly tough spot.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Carnival Corp. Downgrades Earnings Guidance as Diamond Princess Remains Quarantined