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COVID-19 Hits Travel Search Hard
In a newly released study, trends data provider, SEMrush has analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on online behaviour to reveal that travel sectors and travel companies have been hit the hardest. According to SEMrush data, Google search volumes for the major global airlines fell significantly between January and March 2020 as the outbreak spread and flights were grounded. Branded searches within the overall industry average declined 16.2% from January to February, followed by an additional decrease of 6.7% between February and March. The worst-hit overall were China Southern (down...
CHIC Launching Digital Webinar Series For Hotels
Canadian Hotel Investment Conference, with the support of the Hotel Association of Canada, will be offering a “Government Support and Financing Your Hotel and Resort Assets from COVID-19 to Recovery Webinar.” The session is set for April 28 at 1 pm EST a series of webinars designed to help Canadian hotel and resort owners better understand and navigate the different government funding options available to them during these trying times. Find the best and quickest ways to access capital for your operations. The theme of this series will be to assist owners through these tough...
Santiburi Samui Taking ‘Well-being’ To The Next Level
Thailand’s Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa is transforming the concept of wellbeing with the launch of “Lèn,” a holistic new concept that allows every guest to discover their own personal happiness. In Thai, Lèn means “play,” which is an integral part of the local culture. Thai people love to smile, have fun and be happy. Of course, every person achieves happiness in a different way, so Lèn offers a choice of programs to suit the needs of all types of guest, from thrill-seekers to culture vultures. Santiburi believes that wellness doesn’t come solely from the spa or...
Executive Changes At Unique Vacations
Unique Vacations Inc. (UVI) has announced that its longtime chief executive officer, Tammy Gonzalez is retiring and Jeff Clarke has been named her successor. Clarke most recently served as UVI’s chief operating officer and he will take on his new role as the company's chief executive officer beginning April 14, 2020. Commenting on her retirement, Gonzalez said: “Very few people get the opportunity to be part of something that changes everything in their industry. For more than 35 years, I have had the privilege of working alongside one of travel’s true visionaries and helping...
Sustainable Style
Selling travel might be slow now, but it won’t always be. During this downtime, take the opportunity to learn about new destinations and resorts, like Club Med Miches, writes Ashley Rochefort in this week’s issue of Travel Courier. A newly built property in an undiscovered region of the Dominican Republic, Club Med Miches offers luxury accommodations, leading-edge sustainability practices, and pristine beaches. When travel restrictions are finally lifted, you’ll be ready to offer your clients the perfect Caribbean getaway. On the surface, Club Med’s new Miches Playa...
Hold on… Agents’ Choice Will Be Back Shortly
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate the hearts and minds of our industry, Baxter Media has decided to hit the pause button on its Agents’ Choice 2020 program. “While most of the travel agent community had voted prior to COVID-19 taking over, there are some who didn't get the chance to have their say,” said Wendy McClung, Executive VP, Operations at Baxter Media. “The Agents’ Choice program - survey, issue, and gala - is a celebration of our Canadian travel industry, and we want to hit pause until a time when the industry is back on track and we can all celebrate...
COVID-19 Update: Globus, ACV and More
Globus Suspends Operations Through June 30 Globus has voluntarily suspended operations through June 30. “As we contact all affected travellers, we are unveiling an enhanced Peace of Mind travel plan, giving them the right options and adequate time to reset travel plans and rebook vacations.” Through the Peace of Mind plan, Globus is allowing all currently booked travellers between March 14 and June 30 to move travel dates easily and without incurring cancellation fees, land or airline penalties. “You are free to move your booking to any Globus family of brands (Globus,...
COVID-19 Update: USA, Viking, Trafalgar And More
The impact of COVID-19 on travel is deepening in the US ... Royal Caribbean is extending its "Cruise with Confidence" policy through Sept. 1 ... Norwegian Cruise Line is extending the suspension of its sailings to May 10 ... Viking offers an update on its operations ... Trafalgar offers an update on its policies ... Insight does too ... and Vail Resorts' CEO is donating $2.5 million to the companies employees and the mountain villages with it has its resorts ... so read on ... Longwoods International tracks the trends According to research from Longwoods International, the impact of...