Weekly Recap #6
22 Jun 2020: airlines updates, countries opening plans, updates in the travel industry
I read the news so you don't have to. Weekly updates about what's going on in the travel space
The pandemic is not done. Not any time soon. In fact, we are seeing the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
What's Up in the Airlines Space
TUI airlines has plans to sharply shrink the size of its airline fleet.
Airlines sue UK government over quarantine
What Deals Are There for Countries Opening Up
We've heard about relief funds for many businesses. For countries that are reliant on travel, here are some support that the government is doing, to encourage travel! This pandemic stopped the entire travel industry, but as (some parts of) the world recovers, it's time to get backing and off we go.
Hawaii lifted its mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for inter-island passengers.
Maldives reopening with perks: no mandatory quarantine, no Covid-19 immunity certificate needed, no Covid tests before or on arrival, no new visa rules, and no additional fees imposed.
Sri Lanka welcomes tourists from 1 Aug, with mandatory virus testing before boarding the plane.
France announced a €18billion tourism support package. Get details here if your business is in the travel industry.
Saudi Arabia to launch $4 billion tourism development fund to develop the travel industry
Spanish government has announced a support package worth €4.2 billion for tourism
Japan opens for domestic travel and travellers will receive discounts and coupons of up to ¥20,000 for each night of their holiday stay and coupons or discounts of up to ¥10,000.
What Else to Watch Out for
Air travel will take up to 3 years to recover. Dubai hotel chain (Leva Hotels) expanding to US market via partnership with Vackma LLC. If you are a Chinese business person, great news for travelling to Singapore — fast lane for you. Apparently United Airlines' Loyalty Program is worth $22billion. Carnival (cruise) is selling 6 ships — that's good news since the cruise tourism does more harm than good for the world. This Hotel on Catalina Island Is Celebrating Its 100th Birthday With $4.98 Rooms. Brazil losing a generation of indigenous leaders to Covid-19, that includes the history, culture and medicine. I really don't want to add to the bad news, but here's Arctic recording its hottest temperature ever.