Friday, April 10, 2020

Caribbean hoteliers invest in downtime to manage crisis and prepare for future

Representatives from the World Travel and Tourism Council, STR, ADARA and Tourism Analytics shared data and experiences, all pointing to a slow but steady recovery and providing a glimpse into the future.


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WTTC: Travel industry needed for strong economy

A full economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis in the Americas will depend on the travel sector being viable, said the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Operators seize the day

Many day tour companies are charging small fees for virtual guided walks and cooking classes in order keep customers engaged and employees compensated.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Global risk management firm, Anvil Group, acquires airline safety advisory service, FlightSafe

Covering over 1,100 scheduled airlines operating in more than 180 countries, FlightSafe’s safety assessments and airline risk information provide a rational and quantified basis for stakeholders to determine air travel safety policies that protect the welfare and security of travellers under their care.


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Thailand’s TakeMeTour to Ride Out Crisis Storm Selling Its Tech Expertise to Other Businesses

TakeMeTour

A boat ride through Bangkok's canals with a local expert from TakeMeTour. TakeMeTour



Skift Take: The surge in adoption of new practices and technologies could be the silver lining for travel firms determined to come out on the other side of the coronavirus crisis.

— Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

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Sunday, April 5, 2020

The Long View Video: Opportunities For Travel Sectors Ahead

Patrick Henson

Patrick Henson



Skift Take: What are travel companies doing to preserve value while surviving the crisis? Good conversation with focus on opportunities ahead in B2C, B2B, and corporate travel companies and travel suppliers.

— Rafat Ali

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