Skift Take: There are so many technologies that can and will impact the travel industry, but it’s hard to poke through all the hype and see what will fundamentally change the future of travel. We investigate four technology buckets with the largest potential. — Wouter GeertsRead the Complete Story On Skift
Day: March 20, 2020
Lastminute.com Optimistic Bookings Will Start Returning by May
An image from a recent Lastminute.com campaign. The parent company is optimistic about a bounceback in demand later this year. LM HoldingSkift Take: Given that we still don’t know enough about the coronavirus, is this a case of overoptimism? Whatever happens, an online player like Lastminute.com is probably more resilient than asset-heavy travel companies. —…… Continue reading Lastminute.com Optimistic Bookings Will Start Returning by May
COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Destinations
Home » Learning Hub COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Destinations By Paige Rowett Published on March 19, 2020 COVID-19 is probably the most historically significant economic crisis of our lifetime. As service providers to our beloved tourism industry, day by day, we are increasingly shattered and shocked at how this crisis is impacting our…… Continue reading COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Destinations
COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Tourism Businesses
Home » Learning Hub COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Tourism Businesses By Rebecca White Published on March 19, 2020 Our hearts are breaking for our Industry at the moment. On top of Australia’s bushfires at the start of the year COVID-19 is bringing the tourism industry to its knees, not just here in Australia,…… Continue reading COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Tourism Businesses
Charities aiding hospitality workers
For many people around the country, this COVID-19 era is dark times. Restaurants and bars nationwide have laid off hourly employees. Hotels, airlines, buses, and other travel-related fields are surely not far behind. And only time will tell how far-reaching this month’s economic consequences may be. Organizations all over the nation are trying to help…… Continue reading Charities aiding hospitality workers
How to staycation at home
We’d love for everyone to be able to travel as much as they possibly can, but sometimes, life (or a nasty respiratory disease) gets in the way, and your two weeks of paid time off cannot be spent sunbathing in Tahiti. Some people may not have the luxury of rescheduling their days to later in…… Continue reading How to staycation at home