The head of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has called on any international tour operators which have delayed paying hotels for services delivered to the operators’ clients as earl…
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United States travel sector peers into post Covid-19 world
Following a collaboration between medical experts and a broad array of businesses and organisations, the United States travel industry has outlined a vision for travel in the post Covid-19 world.Colla…
Without travel, is there room for influencer marketing?
The Covid-19 crisis has not only brought the physical act of traveling to a halt, but it’s also stopped travel brands from distributing marketing dollars in the same ways they did prior to the p…
Lindblad Expeditions has returned Cares Act funds
Lindblad Expeditions said it had returned the $6.6 million it received as part of the small business payroll protection program (PPP).The expedition cruise line is among many publicly traded companies…
American Airlines falls to $2.2b loss in first quarter
American Airlines has reported a first-quarter net loss of $2.2 billion, or $5.26 per share.Excluding net special items, first-quarter net losses totalled $1.1 billion.Revenue at the US-based carrier …
Speakers unveiled for second Hospitality Tomorrow event
Following the successful launch of Hospitality Tomorrow, Bench Events has announced the first 30+ speakers for the second edition of the online event.The second installment is set to take place on May…
Boeing slips to huge loss in first quarter
Boeing has reported a loss of $641 million for the first quarter of 2020 as the aviation industry is hit by the coronavirus pandemic.The manufacturing giant reported a profit of $2.1 billion for the s…
New chief executive for Expedia as company raises cash
Expedia has unveiled plans to raise US$3.2 billion in new capital as international travel stalls in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.The funds are comprised of an equity investment of US$1.2 bill…
Tourism training courses fill up in Jamaica
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has announced that registration for the recently launched free online training for tourism workers closes today.So far, over 6,500 tourism workers have re…
As hotels house health care workers, agencies lend a hand
As hotels rush to make lodging available to medical personnel, travel agencies and other travel players are bolstering hospitality industry relief efforts with their own Covid-19 aid initiatives.Among…