Articles tagged “economic recovery”

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Sri Lanka Launches First Global Tourism Campaign in 16 Years

Sri Lanka has finally announced its plans to roll out its global tourism marketing campaign urging tourists “You’ll Come Back For More,” marking the first such campaign since 2007.   Skift had earlier highlighted the country's 16-year gap in robust tourism promotion. The country had developed a comprehensive consumer campaign in 2021, which had then…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

India Daily: Tourism Sector on Track to Inject $200 Billion into Economy

The latest predictions from WTTC not only affirm India's status as a burgeoning tourism powerhouse, but also underscore the country's immense potential in the global tourism landscape.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift | 6 months ago

India Daily: Tourism Sector on Track to Inject $200 Billion into Economy

Coronavirus

Confidence in Travel and Recreation Lead U.S. Recovery — Poll

What a difference a year (and a vaccine) make. LinkedIn has been polling its U.S. members, and they're feeling good it seems.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Confidence in Travel and Recreation Lead U.S. Recovery — Poll

Coronavirus

Hotels See Higher Payroll Relief Under New Government Aid But Say More Stimulus Needed

The hotel industry qualifies for larger small business loans under the new coronavirus relief measure. That's reason for it to celebrate, but the industry will still need what it considers a real stimulus bill with incentives to revive travel demand in the long-term.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Hotels See Higher Payroll Relief Under New Government Aid But Say More Stimulus Needed

Coronavirus

U.S. Hotels Slated for More Aid — Without Liability Protections

Although the hotel industry claimed federal liability protections were a vital need in the next round of coronavirus relief, leaving the measure out of an emerging deal in Washington doesn't leave hoteliers completely vulnerable to lawsuits.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

U.S. Hotels Slated for More Aid — Without Liability Protections

Hotels

Dear Mr. President — Your Policies Could Make or Break the Travel Industry

Presidential policies and tone can go a long way toward making or breaking the U.S. travel industry. The president has to balance all parts of the economy and the needs of the country's citizens, but pumping up the travel industry because of its vast economic impact would go a long way toward wider economic recovery.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Dear Mr. President — Your Policies Could Make or Break the Travel Industry