Articles tagged “disasters”

Tourism

South Africa’s Beaches See Tourism Halted Over Massive Floods

The damage caused by the floods represents an enormous setback for South African beach resorts that still haven't fully rebounded from Covid. And as scientists predict storms will worsen along the Indian Ocean in coming decades, those destinations will continue to face weather-related hurdles in their recovery.

Siyabonga Sishi, Reuters | 3 months ago
South Africa’s Beaches See Tourism Halted Over Massive Floods

Business Travel

Luxury Hotel Leaders Share Lessons Learned in Hurricane Aftermath

It's not if you get knocked down, but how you get up that matters. Not only do hospitality teams have the opportunity to provide guests with shelter and stability, but they can expand their impact throughout their local communities highlighting the strength and potential for our sector to be force of good.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 5 years ago
Luxury Hotel Leaders Share Lessons Learned in Hurricane Aftermath

Airlines

TSA Officers Waver on Whether LAX Is Safer One Year After Shooting

Although additional safety protocols have been put in places since last year’s shooting, fear remains that a similar incident could happen at any U.S. airport.

Tami Abdollah, Associated Press | 8 years ago
TSA Officers Waver on Whether LAX Is Safer One Year After Shooting

Tourism

Napa Wineries Fear Earthquake’s Impact on Busy Tourist Season

A natural disaster can be a death wish for a tourism destination; however, Napa Valley businesses expect to quickly recover from the recent earthquake with little impact on annual tourism profits.

Elizabeth M. Cosin, The Press Democrat | 8 years ago
Napa Wineries Fear Earthquake’s Impact on Busy Tourist Season

Cruises

Costa Concordia Time-Lapse Footage Shows Raising of the Ship

Fully upright, the ship finally reveals the full extent of the damage it suffered while submerged for so many months.

Daily Telegraph | 9 years ago
Costa Concordia Time-Lapse Footage Shows Raising of the Ship