The impact of Covid-19 on the hospitality industry
Nouhad Dammous, editor-in-chief of Hospitality News Middle East, discusses just a few of the ways in which the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the hotel and restaurant industry.
How is COVID-19 impacting the ME’s restaurant industry?
According to the Eat App data, in March 2020, restaurants across the region saw an overall 60 percent decrease in customers in the weeks leading up to all restaurants shutting down.
Opinion: How COVID-19 is affecting the hospitality sector
According to Sidharth Mehta, partner, head of building, construction & real estate, KPMG Lower Gulf, COVID-19 is already having a significant downturn effect on the global and regional hospitality sector.
UNWTO’s 23 recommendations to revive tourism
The recommendations for action are the first comprehensive set of actions governments and private sector actors can take now and in the challenging months ahead.
The Global Tourism Crisis Committee launched
UNWTO formed the Global Tourism Crisis Committee to guide the sector as it responds to the COVID-19 crisis and to build the foundations for future resilience and sustainable growth.
Will Expo 2020 Dubai be delayed due to Coronavirus?
HE Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Over the last several weeks, we have been consulting with key UAE and international stakeholders to review the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our plans and preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai.”
Rotana commits to LIFE to face COVID-19
Rotana was quick to implement a stringent health and safety policy, with strict practices and procedures in place designed to protect our guests, staff and partners at all times
COVID-19: Can entrepreneurs help accelerate tourism recovery?
The ‘Healing Solutions’ challenge calls for entrepreneurs to submit ideas that can help the tourism sector mitigate the impact of the pandemic and kickstart recovery efforts.
WTTC urges G20 leaders to save the travel and tourism sector
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The Coronavirus pandemic has put the sector in unprecedented danger of collapse, which is looking increasingly likely unless a global rescue package is agreed to bolster what has become the backbone of the global economy.”
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