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Aug
Majority of Brits, Germans and French Would Skip Holidays if Masks and Testing Required: New Survey
No wonder these tourists are lonely. Many Europeans say they would skip vacations if required to wear masks and take tests. Nacho Doce / Reuters
Skift Take: Travel is just too much of a hassle, it seems. So many Europeans are asking: Why bother? Not what airlines, hotels, and destinations want to hear right now.
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Aug
China Tourism Leans on Cross-Province Group Tours as Bellwether of Recovery
Domestic travelers at Yu Gardens in Shanghai before Covid-19. Will there be as many? Photo courtesy of Abercrombie and Kent
Skift Take: China has allowed cross-province group tours to resume, with conditions. Sold in a flash is an understatement. But will all go well? This will be the test towards full recovery of its travel market.
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Aug
The Hotel as Cultural Diplomacy: More Important Than Ever Going Forward
The lobby of the Royal Mansour Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco. The Royal Mansour Hotel
Skift Take: Cultural diplomacy is often found in museums and cultural initiatives. It is seldom found in hotels. The Royal Mansour in Marrakech was a statement of intent from the king to show the best of the country’s craft and service. The result is impactful, especially in these times — perhaps more so than other means of country branding.
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Aug
A 33 Percent Drop in U.S. GDP and the Ominous Signs for Travel’s Recovery
U.S. GDP decreased at a record rate in the second quarter of 2020. A closer look shows rough news for travel Joshua Woroniecki / Pixabay
Skift Take: The U.S. economy showed a record rate of contraction in the second quarter, and a closer look revealed some troubling signs for travel.
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Aug
Finding the Right Formula for Promoting Luxury Pandemic Staycations in Asia
Capella Singapore: Who says locals won’t holiday at home? Capella Singapore
Skift Take: Asia’s luxury hotels are competing for staycations with ideas, not price. A valuable outcome will be a rise in partnerships as hotels tie up with various local companies to curate new experiences to entice locals.
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Jul
Spain Imposes Second Local Coronavirus Lockdown After Infections Spike
A scene in Galicia, Spain, on November 8, 2018. The Galicia region announced a coronavirus-related lockdown July 5, 2020. Kristian Ruhe Thorsen / Flickr.com
Skift Take: The smart money always said that a coronavirus recovery would be uneven, and Spain is finding that out the hard way.
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Jul
Ireland Delays Loosening Travel Restrictions Until July 20
A scene in Dublin, Ireland on June 5, 2014. Ireland will ease coronavirus-related travel restrictions on July 20, 2020. Sean Macentee / Flickr.com
Skift Take: Ireland has one of the lowest Covid-19 infections rates in Europe, and its cautious approach appears to be working.
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Jul
Taj Mahal to Open Monday With Mask, Distancing Restrictions
The Taj Mahal, pictured here at sunrise, is set to reopen on Monday, July 6. Visual Hunt
Skift Take: Even though it will reopen with 80 percent fewer visitors than on average days, it’s a welcome sign to see one of the world’s greatest landmark destinations back up and running.
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Jul
The Ultimate Southern USA Road Trip Guide
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