Tag: Novel Coronavirus
Asian outbound travel stumbles over flu challenge
Health and safety concerns rising along with the number of Novel Coronavirus cases in China and beyond are stifling travel confidence in Asian markets,...
Global airlines ground China flights amid mounting virus fears
As the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly, airlines around the world are suspending flights to and from China, with some carriers extending the cancellation...
Coronavirus deals fresh blow to Australian tourism
Australia's tourism sector is facing a double whammy, with the coronavirus dealing a second blow and causing further disruption to an industry that's still reeling from the damage caused by the bushfires.
Singapore unveils measures to help tourism sector navigate nCoV challenge
Singapore hotels can expect financial assistance for their environmental cleaning and disinfection costs, while hotels, travel agents and tourist guides will have their licence...
Confident Thailand maintains schedule of tourism events
As a firm demonstration of her health surveillance systems for disease control and confidence that activities can carry on as usual amid Novel Coronavirus...
Accurate information key to overcoming flu outbreak challenge to tourism: PATA...
Destination and tourism marketers will need to play a critical role in correcting the vast amount of misinformation surrounding the ongoing Novel Coronavirus outbreak...
Coronavirus spurs collapse in Chinese travel; APAC hardest hit: study
The coronavirus outbreak in China has caused a substantial setback in flight bookings for the Chinese New Year period, from January 10 to February...
China’s travel restrictions take toll on Japan’s retail, tourism businesses
Japan is bracing itself for a slump in tourism revenue as a result of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, as tourism businesses across the country...
Malaysian tourism players deliberate assistance for stranded Chinese travellers
Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) will be meeting with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture today to propose a plan to assist Chinese...
Coronavirus puts a dent in global airport retail spend: GlobalData
The escalation of the coronavirus outbreak could have a detrimental impact on global airport retail sales, which had been forecasted to reach US$48.2 billion...