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

  --//=  20th August 2020 / Issue 163 =//--

Articles

From various online magazines especially about the hospitality industry about the impact of the Coronavirus
The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Wednesday, confirmed 145 more cases of COVID-19 in Maldives
The border has reopened, guests have started to return, our resorts have sprung back to life — and our team have smiles on their faces and a sparkle in their eyes once again. After months of lockdown, it is wonderful to see tourists back in the Maldives.
UNWTO is urging governments around the world to get the tourism sector back on track, with stringent health and safety protocols in place, stressing that this is
Based on what I hear, working in the lodging industry during the current COVID-19 pandemic can be especially stressful. Not that it has ever been an easy profession. While today’s guests threaten to write a bad review, guests of yesteryear similarly threatened to write a letter to J.W. Marriott...
A new in-depth data dashboard highlighting the recovery of travel demand across flights and hotels, as well as revealing the shifting intentions of travellers through online travel searches, has been launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Shares in France's Accor rallied on Thursday after Le Figaro newspaper reported it had examined a potential merger with British rival InterContinental Hotels (IHG) that would create the world's biggest hotel group.
Compulsory Covid-19 PCR tests for all passengers arriving at Bahrain International Airport will continue
2020 is projected to be the worst year on record for hotel occupancy. (CBRE) Close to 100 million job losses expected in this sector globally. (World Travel & Tourism Council. 8 in 10 hotel rooms are empty.
Whilst numbers are important, they don't always tell the full story. Any strategy that works needs to rely on the person that knows your business the best. You.

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)
Shows day by day growth/decline per country
UNWTO also calls upon the sector and travelers to address this challenge with sound judgment and proportionate measures.
Access more trusted Covid19 Global Stat Dashboards from our dedicated page

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

Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 68 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday (Aug 20), including two imported cases and none in the community. ...

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