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Tourism promotion officials in Maldives have announced plans to host a series of online discussion forums to explore ways to market the Maldives tourism in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) said discussion forums will be held in sm
Crown & Champa Resorts has announced plans to fast-track planned renovations to its resorts during the current suspension of operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Chief executive Martin Vossen said his team will embrace the temporary suspension of operation by fast tracking planned ren
Maldivian resorts hit by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for emergency financing up to MVR 7.71 million ($500,733) starting Wednesday, authorities has announced. An MVR 2.5 billion stimulus plan, announced last month, includes MVR 1.55 billion ($100 million) in emergency loans for businesses
The Maldives’ Covid-19 spokesperson Mabrook Azeez revealed that four resorts were now in the clear as far as travel restrictions were concerned. The resorts are Malahini Kuda Bandos, Brennia Kottefaru Resort, Rahaa Resort and Four Seasons Private Isand Maldives at Vovah. The government had...
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Maldives government will be providing allowances for individuals losing their employment over corporate redundancies amid the viral outbreak’s adverse effects.State will be providing allowances for locals who face unemployment due to businesses closing down over the COVID-19 pandemic for a...
Deep Bhong, director of Travind Institute in India, believes that the travel and tourism faternity needs to embrace competitors, training opportunities and responsible practices, among other things, to rise above the current crisis.
An intense focus on business survival during this unusual crisis has caused a critical issue to be overlooked – and that is the mental state of travel and tourism workers and professionals as they endure fears of job security and stresses of a difficult business environment.
Until sprouts of Covid-19 recovery really take root, hotels and hospitality players must figure out how they can become a fundamental part of the solution.