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

  --//=  19th August 2020 / Issue 162 =//--

Articles

From various online magazines especially about the hospitality industry about the impact of the Coronavirus
Maldives Airports Company Limited(MACL) announces that the Velana International Airport (VIA), has recorded 764 air traffic movements during the month international borders reopening. According to a tweet by MACL, from July 15 to August 15, there are 399 international air traffic movements...
In order to give people the confidence to book and to protect guests and staff from the virus, hotels and lodging operators are implementing a range of new safety and hygiene protocols to maintain guest satisfaction.
Article - Why Hotels Are Still Opening Even With Travel Restrictions In Place - #staycations - Forbes - In the heart of the hospitality industry’s battle against Covid-19, this general manager smiles wholeheartedly without hesitation - 85% occupancy, new guests arriving daily and his staff are all...
IATA has released a self-assessment checklist for airlines while ICAO has endorsed a newly launched Airport Health Accreditation program.
As research increasingly indicates that airborne transmission of Covid-19 is a threat, improving indoor air quality has become a priority for many hoteliers.
The accommodation providers are hoping that these additional measures will help lure visitors back.
Hospitality heavyweights are pushing back against newly enacted hotel-cleaning ordinances in San Francisco and Las Vegas, with daily housekeeping protocols emerging as a key flashpoint in both cities.
BANGKOK – As Thailand gradually reopens its borders, new findings from a global study suggests that four out of five (82%) Thais are confident that Thailand is well-prepared to reopen its tourism and leisure activities, the highest globally. The study also found that tourists from Hong Kong,...
A growing appreciation for mobile technology and contactless services is brought into sharp focus by two surveys of more than 7,000 travellers which measured their preferences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research commissioned by award-winning technology provider Criton, reveals that,...
As employees worldwide switch to working from home, the dangers associated with mobile devices, remote access to core business systems and poor online practices are increasing.

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 93 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Aug 19), including two in the community and six imported infections, ...

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