Maldives Airports Company Limited, operators of Velana International Airport (VIA) has introduced new pandemic related disinfection and decontamination charges, effective from 15 July 2020. The announced charges include an Aircraft Disinfection Service (by aircraft type), Crew Disinfection Service...

Years ago, I had an opportunity to consult and guide a company to elevate its human capital development strategies. One of the conversations was how employees could give honest and open feedback. When I enquired about their current systems; mostly, it was through a feedback box that was placed at...

One of the largest hospitality labor unions says the hotel industry's push for a national mask mandate doesn’t go far enough in protecting workers.

Short-term rentals have maintained higher performance levels than hotels during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the preliminary findings of a joint global analysis by STR and AirDNA.

Advises regional and local measures only to combat COVID-19 spikes - Travel & Tourism sector will help power the global economic recovery

As my frequent readers know, I have long advocated for hoteliers to view the front desk as a revenue- generating position, not an operational expense. In previous posts I have provided training tips for upselling at registration, converting “property-direct” voice inquiries, converting those who...

Drury Hotels Receives Segment Award for 15th Consecutive Year

In this video from the 2020 Skift Loyalty Summit, we learn about the results of a Covid-19 travel outlook from ICF Next, along with insights into how travel executives can adapt their loyalty strategies to help assist with Covid-19 recovery.

Recent HSMAI Region Europe webinar revealed membership research about new working processes and offered valuable insights on how to navigate the challenges and capitalise on opportunities.

Long after the pandemic has run its course, however, many of these Covid-specific safety protocols may switch from having a positive emotional effect – that is, relief, peace of mind and trust in the hotel – to a more negative sense because such measures serve as a stark reminder of all the...

By the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)

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By WHO

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.

By Harvard Medical School & Co.

By Academics @ Nextstrain

COVID-19 Local Updates - Ministry of Health - Maldives

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How many cases are there in Singapore?

SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 310 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Jul 22), with seven infections in the community, said the Ministry ...