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A Maldivian has tested positive for Covid-19, officials in Maldives announced Friday, making it the first Maldivian to contract the novel coronavirus, which originated in China in December and has since grappled the world. Health minister Abdulla Ameen told reporters in capital Male that the 38-
Up to 75 million jobs are at immediate risk in global travel and tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic, says a leading industry body. The alarming figure, based on research from World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shows a punishing travel and tourism GDP loss to the world economy of up t
Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has announced plans to use its passenger aircraft to transport cargo, in a bid to ease import challenges for local traders and shore up the airline's finances against the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Mohamed Rizvi, Managing Director of...
As a general rule, an agent is not liable for a buyer's failure to pay. Unfortunately, in the travel agency business, there are exceptions to the general rule.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released its updated assessment of the likely impact of the COVID-19 on international tourism. Taking into account the unparalleled introduction of travel restrictions across the world, the United Nations specialized agency for tourism expects that...
Unprecedented. A word we seem to read in every story since the novel coronavirus turned our lives upside down. There are children out of school, employees working remote, and families barred together by nothing but their front doors and the possibility of what's outside them.
We are reading a lot these days about this unprecedented crisis and the profound impact this has and will have on our business. Stock exchange wealth has been wiped away, thousands of hotels have had to close and many of our employees are affected and are assigned to residence.
It is quite difficult to see past the crisis of now, in any situation. But right now, in travel, it is almost impossible. Fear has gripped the world and our industry is on the front line of the response as well as bearing the brunt of the economic downturn.
COVID-19 swept through Asia first. Chinese health officials first reported the outbreak to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Dec. 31, 2019, and the rapid spread of the virus prompted aggressive containment measures across the entire region.
Domestic business has become the bearer of hope for three tourism companies in Asia, with corporate group stays and staycations being the biggest drivers of re-emerging demand.
