Since travel and tourism are cash-heavy industries dependent on small margins, many companies will face great hardship, from laying off long-term staff to foregoing upgrades or repairs. Although many unknowns remain, here are seven things you should take into account if you are operating in the travel and tourism industry during the global pandemic.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced that hotels under its brands Taj, Vivanta, SeleQtions and Ginger are implementing enhanced precautionary measures in preparation of hotels opening, to give greater confidence to guests once India emerges from the national lockdown.
Mayboume Hotel Group, operator of London's Claridge's, The Connaught and The Berkeley announce that their newest addition, and first international hotel, located in Los Angeles, California will be named The Mayboume Beverly Hills.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Canada's Western Mountain Region - Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Whistler - announced that the hotels will reopen their doors to guests and visitors on June 1, 2020. This includes guest services, select food & beverage venues, and golf courses, as well as limited spa services.