Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
China hotels see uptick in demand over May Day holiday
Some hoteliers in China are bracing for a spike in domestic activity during China's week-long May Day holiday, which takes place from May 1-5,...
Two KL properties offer alternatives to Ramadan buffets
Unable to provide buffet dine-ins during the Ramadan period, two hotels in Kuala Lumpur have switched to offering food takeaways and delivery options for...
Thailand’s tourism operators turn to agriculture, food deliveries
Thailand's community-based tourism (CBT) operators and beneficiaries are proving their resilience as tourism grinds to a halt amid the coronavirus, with affected communities returning...
Elephants starve as tourism comes to a standstill
The World Elephant Foundation (WEF) has launched the Save the Asian Elephant campaign to raise funds and awareness of the mammals' plight amid lockdowns,...
Indonesian zoos cry for gov’t aid as food, funds run dry
Temporarily-shuttered Indonesian zoos are struggling to afford animal feed, as well as ensure business continuity, as the coronavirus lockdown keeps visitors away.
For now, Jawa...
Malaysian budget hotels refused rental waivers by landlords
The Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) has called on the government to draft an act to protect hoteliers amid the pandemic.
Its national deputy president,...
Expo 2020 Dubai likely to shift to 2021
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made an official request to postpone the Expo 2020 Dubai until next October due to the coronavirus, announced...
Thailand extends emergency decree, may adopt coding system for businesses
Although there had been talks of lifting the state of emergency at the end of this month, Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)...
Airbnb to launch cleaning protocol
Airbnb will roll out in May the Enhanced Cleaning Initiative — the first standardised protocol for sanitisation and cleaning in the home-sharing industry.
Guests will...
Tripadvisor’s Hotels for Health to help house healthcare providers
Following a trial in England, Tripadvisor will now launch its Hotels for Health programme globally to connect healthcare and government agencies with lodging providers...
