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

  --//=  28th May 2020 / Issue 79 =//--

Articles

From various online magazines especially about the hospitality industry about the impact of the Coronavirus
A state of public health emergency in Maldives has been extended again, allowing health authorities to continue for another month the restrictive measures in place to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Health minister Abdulla Ameen said Wednesday that the health emergency, initially declared on Ma
Maldives tourism Minister Ali Waheed has participated in 5th Global Tourism Crisis Committee’s organized by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on 28th May.
Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences has become the first resort in the Maldives to offer guests the incredible chance to defer a previously time-limited honeymoon/anniversary offer and redeem it up to 18 months later, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The owners of the ‘conscious luxury’ resor
Kandima Maldives has made a major donation of medical and protective equipment to help the Maldives contain the coronavirus outbreak. The donation includes: 2 ventilators2,500 PCR test kits850 PPE overalls4,000 KN95 masks20,000 medical face masks The items were handed over to the National D
Domestic flights have started to resume in some countries, and following Singapore’s announcement that Changi would reopen to transit passengers from 2 June, Hong Kong has now decided to lift its ban on transit passengers from 1 June.
As Indonesia readies to reopen parts of its economy under strict health protocols, the travel trade is battling feelings of anxiety, fearing that the move could give rise to new outbreaks.
As restrictions begin to loosen around the world, hotel brands may be starting to see some glimmers of hope. Stay informed with accurate and up-to-date information on the industry and the market to make the best decisions for your hotel. 
The company said it has set aside $250 million for marketing credits.
Travel managers and hotel groups are figuring out how to set room rates for the rest of the year following a series of trends that will influence pricing.
The dean of the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell gives her take on how hospitality is having to reshape itself in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

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)
UNWTO also calls upon the sector and travelers to address this challenge with sound judgment and proportionate measures.
Follow the latest news about coronavirus and its impact on hotels, airlines, cruise lines, tourism destinations, and other sectors of the travel industry.

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

Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 373 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (May 28), taking its tally of infections to 33,249. None of the new ...

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