Addu atoll in the south Maldives has been placed on lockdown after a man from the second most populous island-city in the country tested positive for coronavirus Saturday. The 43-year-old tested positive for the Covid-19 respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, which originated in Chi

Recently Woody Wade gave an interview to Hotelier Maldives where he gives a few tips on scenario planning and what might be some possible scenarios for Maldives as a tourist destination in the coming months and years.

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a 22 per cent fall in international tourist arrivals in 1Q2020, and could result in an annual decline of between 60 per cent and 80 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the UNWTO.

Could health or immunity passports be the key to future travel?

Residents will now be able to travel between three countries.

Hawaii is looking at ways to ensure the future of tourism is secure, safe and sustainable post coronavirus.

This removable kit would create a physical barrier within a row of seats, adding an extra layer of protection in economy class. 

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Finn Partners Travel Practice webinar on the role of responsible tourism in driving recovery post-lockdown. I was joined by Fiona Jeffery OBE, Senior Partner, Finn Partners Global Responsibility Tourism Practice, Founder and Chairman of Just A Drop,...

It's back to the drawing board for The Prince Hotel Hong Kong, which is re-sketching its renovation plans in anticipation of changing guest behaviors Hotels revise renovation designs to suit new demands.

Hundreds of billions of dollars are spent each year on large events like conferences, sports and concerts. Like so many other industries, COVID-19 quarantines have devastated event-based businesses. The major sports leagues — the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and...

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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.

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An interactive timeline chart for Singapore COVID-19 Cases