Airlines

International Tourist Arrivals Could Fall by 20-30% in 2020

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 international tourist arrivals will be down by 20% to 30% in 2020 when compared with 2019 figures.

Lastest Industry Survey Shows How North American Destination Organizations Are Impacted by the Escalating Effects of COVID-19

MMGY Travel Intelligence has released the inaugural findings from a benchmark series of biweekly surveys of North American destination professionals. The surveys track how this sector has been affected by COVID-19 and what shifts organizations are making during a period of very fluid change. Preliminary findings reveal that, in the span of about two weeks, the reverberations of the pandemic dramatically changed the sector’s outlook, operations and marketing spending.

Silver Airways Requires Financial Assistance

Silver Airways Chief Executive Officer Steve Rossum yesterday called on local, state and federal government officials to provide critical and immediate financial aid required in order for the airline to survive the most dire crisis the industry has ever faced and upon which whose continued operation depends.