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Curated Articles & Data Tools to keep watch on the Coronavirus Situation

  --//=  23rd August 2020 / Issue 166 =//--

Articles

From various online magazines especially about the hospitality industry about the impact of the Coronavirus
The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Saturday, confirmed 119 more cases of COVID-19 in Maldives with an additional 109
Forecasts show it might be a three-year recovery.
Phuket, a tourist city in Thailand, will reopen to international tourists on October 1, in a pilot program where visitors must stay 30 days
Investment volumes decline sharply amid caution, ongoing uncertainty.. Click to find out more!
Retired hotelier Horst Schulze, Mit Shah, Harris Rosen and OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal give advice and perspective on the crisis facing the hotel industry.
ATTOI will ensure that the travel and tourism activities in India follow the norms under a ‘Safe Travels Stamp’ curated by London-headquartered WTTC, the global body for the sector.
After everything we’ve been through, we all deserve a treat to lift our spirits. Get some inspiration by brands that are shifting their focus and inviting people to enjoy a summer holiday far away from all the chaos of 2020.
COVID-19 has affected every sector across the globe, and the hotel industry is among the hardest hit. Our research suggests that recovery to pre-COVID-19 levels could take until 2023—or later. Investors are providing similar views of hotel companies’ prospects, as seen in the underperformance...
New research has found only 8% of guests would feel comfortable checking in and checking out via a reception desk, as consumer habits favour a more digital guest journey during a hotel stay.
There's a new trend taking off for Chinese social media marketing by international tourism brands: Emoji-themed posts. Check out some of the highest performing examples on Weibo and WeChat to see how emojis can be used to boost readership and engagement.

Information Sources

Data about the spread of the Coronavirus, from reputable sources

Global
By the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
Shows day by day growth/decline per country
UNWTO also calls upon the sector and travelers to address this challenge with sound judgment and proportionate measures.
Access more trusted Covid19 Global Stat Dashboards from our dedicated page

Maldives
COVID-19 Local Updates - Ministry of Health - Maldives
Analytics, Information and safety
Avas.mv - Maldives news leader

Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 87 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Aug 23), with 13 imported infections, said the Ministry of Health (MOH), taking the ...

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