Coronavirus News
Monaco launches now tourism campaign
As a reflection of the current situation which affects all equally, the campaign targets equally the leisure and the business segments of tourism: it seeks to speak to professionals and private customers alike.
Crystal Endeavor debut delayed until November
The news comes following the temporary closure of the MV Werften shipyards, which halted operations in ship production to protect its employees during the Covid-19 global pandemic.
New campaign video from Ecuador – Yesterday
The Ecuador ministry of tourism has released a new video – entitled ‘Yesterday’ – to the global hospitality community. Designed to raise spirits amid the global coronavirus pandemic, it seeks to remind holidaymakers of the virtues of travel.
Air Canada boosts cargo capacity with aircraft overhaul
Air Canada is reconfiguring the cabins of three of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to give them additional cargo capacity. The first aircraft conversion is complete and is now in service, with the second and third aircraft to be completed shortly.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Coronavirus recovery must start now
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to severely hamper the global hospitality industry, Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, here explains why the recovery must start now if the damage is not to be permanent
Breaking Travel News investigates: How Spanish hospitality might recover from coronavirus
With the first chinks of light being seen in the Spanish battle against the coronavirus pandemic, Sophie Perret, senior director with HVS, here examines how two key tourism destinations might begin to recover from its impact
Coronavirus devastates African safari market
According to new research, more than 90 per cent of safari operators have lost at least 75 per cent of bookings they normally rely upon at this time of year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
WTTC: Tourism to play key role in Americas economic recovery
The World Travel & Tourism Council has released a new report detailing the critical role the industry will have in the economic recovery in the Americas once the Covid-19 pandemic has passed.
US-based cruise ships barred from operation for further 100 days
The Unites States Centres for Disease Control & Prevention have extended a ‘no sail order’ for 100 days, or until health bodies declare the Covid-19 pandemic over.
Jamaica tourism launches fundraising effort to support island
The virtual fundraising concert will feature remote performances by some of leading artists and celebrities from Jamaica, including Koffee, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Maxi Priest and Richie Spice.
South African Tourism supports social distancing
South African Tourism has created two videos, as part of a campaign to promote the importance of self-isolation and social distancing. The impactful videos show poignant shots of South Africa’s landscapes, cities and people, encouraging South Africans and visitors alike, to stay at home so they can travel later.
ABTA postpones Morocco convention until 2021
ABTA has postponed its annual travel convention in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Morocco-based event was due to take place in October 2020, and will now be moved until the same time next year.