Abu Dhabi reports increase in hotel occupancy in 2020 Q3
Abu Dhabi in the UAE has witnessed an increase in hotel occupancy in the third quarter as tourism sector registers…
20 Nov 2020
Companies investing in contactless technologies and enhanced hygiene protocols to attract customers: Poll
Companies are turning to new technologies and hygiene practices to recover from the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Verdict has conducted a poll to assess the areas where companies…
19 Nov 2020
Cleanliness certificate and government’s recommendation will improve confidence to fly or stay in a hotel: Poll
The travel and hospitality sector has been one of the hardest hit sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the larger public still holding back on travel plans or hotel stays…
18 Nov 2020
Majority employers unwilling to send employees to attend overseas MICE events amid COVID-19 pandemic: Poll
The meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector has been among the hardest hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Verdict has conducted a poll to assess whether employers are…
04 Nov 2020
Recovery of tourism sector in APAC region to take time, says GlobalData
Recovery of the tourism sector across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to pre-pandemic levels may take time even after withdrawal of travel restrictions, says GlobalData, a data and analytics company. This…
26 Oct 2020
Spain records 78% drop in September hotel bookings
Spain has reportedly recorded 78% drop in the number of nights booked by the tourists in hotels in September compared to same month last year amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.…
29 Sep 2020
JA Resorts & Hotels offers in-house Covid-19 tests for guests
UAE-based JA Resorts & Hotels has said that it will make onsite Covid-19 tests available at its properties in Dubai. The tests will be open to international and local guests…