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

  --//=  18th July 2020 / Issue 130 =//--

Articles

From various online magazines especially about the hospitality industry about the impact of the Coronavirus
Travel News | MMPRC has showcased the sunny side of life, Maldives during the Dream to Travel Festival, an online event organized by PATA.
Many a developer involved in the construction of Maldives resort properties recently suffered project delays due to Covid-related lockdowns, shutdowns and interruptions. More often than not, construction and development of a tourist resort happens with a combination of certain key factors:...
After two years in Singapore, ROUF is thrilled to announce the launch of Rouf in the Maldives, a remote vacation paradise with endless possibilities and exciting opportunities.
The amendment to the Import Export Act has proposed taxing single-use plastic items such as straws, disposable film and plates for the rest of the year. This act will be followed by a complete ban from January 2021.
Hotels must embrace the innovative concepts popularised by serviced apartments to ensure they meet the changing needs of guests during the pandemic, says George Sell, editor-in-chief at International Hospitality Media.
Over the past two months, Dragon Trail’s “Thinking of you” tourism marketing campaign on Weibo has inspired and connected to Chinese travelers, with more than 11,645,000 views, 10,000 discussions, and 31 participating tourism brands.
When we began hearing about the emergence of Covid-19 in Wuhan, no one imagined that some hotels would still be closed in July. But, here we are. Many city hotels, in particular, remain shuttered while guests avoid crowded areas and opt for more open spaces.  Sadly, a new report from The Wall...
Every time we hear that a hotel is reopening, we breathe a small sign of relief. These last few months have been filled with uncertainty, financial hardship, stress and a longing for normalcy. Hotels reopening and people returning to travel signals that life is slowly starting to return to normal....
In February 2020, WeChat added a new feature to its arsenal: WeChat Channels, an open stream of short video and photo content. How do WeChat Channels work, and how can they be used effectively for tourism marketing?
It was the first Friday in June. My wife and I had just finished working from home for the day. It had been a stressful week. Let’s be honest: It has been Publisher's Note

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)
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.

Maldives
COVID-19 Local Updates - Ministry of Health - Maldives
Analytics, Information and safety
Avas.mv - Maldives news leader

Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 202 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Jul 18), with seven infections in the community, said the Ministry of ...

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