In a noteworthy move, the Ministry of Tourism has today reduced significantly the penalty payable in respect of delayed lease rent payments. This policy change is reflected in the 4th Amendment to the Tourist Resorts, Tourist Hotels, Tourist Guesthouses (Payment of Lease Rent) Regulations. ...

Hong Kong Airlines and Indigo Airlines are to resume flights to the Maldives this month, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) announced. These two airlines will join the existing scheduled flights of Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Sri Lankan Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Lily Beach Resort & Spa is offering free PCR testing for their guests. The resort will offer testing for 2 adults and 1 child per booking and any additional person will be charged USD 200.

The hotels industry was already undergoing massive disruption before COVID-19 hit. The pandemic has accelerated “contactless” check-ins and other safety measures.

Suppliers continue to focus on safety but increasingly are asking visitors to do their part, too.

(CNN) - Forget checking into a hotel for a long weekend or a week. In the wake of COVID-19, travelers around the world are booking stays that last a month or even longer.

Up-to-date data, rapid forecasting and automated pricing are critical for hoteliers trying to maximize revenue during the COVID-19 crisis.  

citizenM upgraded its tech to provide a totally hands-off hotel experience and continues its expansion plans. Michael Levie, COO, explains more. Read now.

Imagine a quick mathematical scenario. Business drops 50% due to the lockdown earlier this year then you see a recovery of 50% of this number once the pandemic is over. Occupancy is back to normal, right? Not true; it is actually still down 25% from where it was before the drop.

Competition to secure events is likely to be fierce once restrictions lifted. So, where should M&E providers focus their efforts today to assist with their recovery?

By the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)

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UNWTO also calls upon the sector and travelers to address this challenge with sound judgment and proportionate measures.

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