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Skift Take: Since casinos in the region are so dependent on China for customers, an improving Chinese economy is bound to help with growth.
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05 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.comSkift Take: The smart money always said that a coronavirus recovery would be uneven, and Spain is finding that out the hard way. — Dennis SchaalRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 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.comSkift Take: Ireland has one of the lowest Covid-19 infections rates in Europe, and its cautious approach appears to be working. — Dennis SchaalRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 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. — Tom Lowry Read the Complete Story On Skift
05 Jul
The Ultimate Southern USA Road Trip Guide
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05 Jul
Second Half Blues and 12 Other Coronavirus Travel Stories This Week
Photo of an empty plane. Adobe StockSkift Take: In coronavirus travel stories this week, Skift covered the prospect of a disappointing second half of 2020, travel managers assessing the worth of sending employees on trips, whether hostels in Singapore are doomed, and how under-visited destinations may get a boost in the recovery. — Dennis SchaalRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Jul
6 Key Takeaways From Skift Forum Europe
Travel business got a chance to look themselves in the mirror and to redesign their operations during the coronavirus crisis. A sideview mirror as pictured on December 5, 2015. Sam / Flickr.comSkift Take: Nothing like a world-shattering crisis to force companies to look into the mirror and contemplate a makeover. Will consumer travel preferences change forever because of coronavirus? Forever is a very long time. — Dennis SchaalRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Jul
A European Summer Without Americans Threatens Already Struggling Luxury Hotels
The EU's travel ban on Americans is another hit to the struggling hotel industry, but some segments may manage to navigate the summer without much of an impact. Ptra / PixabaySkift Take: The EU's ban on American travelers is another revenue hit for European hoteliers, but also an opportunity to build up a domestic travel base. — Cameron SperanceRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Jul
U.S. Hospitality Jobs Rose Sharply in June But Hotels Still Operating With Half the Staff
While the overall U.S. leisure and hospitality unemployment rate fell to 29 percent in June, the hotel sector still faces 43 percent unemployment. Andrewrabbott / WikimediaSkift Take: A strong jobs report is a good sign for the U.S. economy but may hinder hotel organizations in their push for further government stimulus. — Cameron SperanceRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Jul
IHG and Accor Leaders See Short-Term Virus Response Fueling Longer-Term European Hotel Strategies
The InterContinental London Park Lane. IHG uses classic colors for its luxury brand. Skift Take: The hotel sector is nothing if not inventive, and IHG and Accor have bold ideas to take advantage of what's shaping up to be a mostly domestic summer season. — Matthew ParsonsRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Jul
Is the End for Boeing’s Storied 747 Jumbo Jet Finally Here?
Boeing is reportedly set to finally retire the legendary 747, after speculation over the years it would soon be history. Zen Sasaki / FlickrSkift Take: No secret on this one. The grand jumbo that revolutionized aviation in the 1970s appears ready to become part of history. RIP, Queen of the Skies. — Tom Lowry Read the Complete Story On Skift
05 Jul
JetBlue Founder Close to Giving Up TAP Stake as Portuguese Government Takes a Controlling Share
A Tap Air Portugal Airbus A321 in Hamburg. The airline is closing in on a deal to give the government a controlling interest. Kevin Hackert / Flickr.comSkift Take: Giving a controlling stake to the Portuguese government is the price TAP will likely pay for a bailout. — Dennis SchaalRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Jul
How U.S. Airlines Are Trying to Stop the Pandemic Spreading on Flights
Woman wearing a mask for prevent virus at an international airport. AdobeSkift Take: People will debate whether these airline efforts amount to "health theater" or not for months to come. — Sean O'NeillRead the Complete Story On Skift