March 31, 2020 Airbnb apologizes to hosts for coronavirus cancellation policies, will pay out $250 million Nothing says "I'm sorry" like $250 million.
March 27, 2020 How the US Army Corps of Engineers is converting hotels and dorms to hospitals The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is aiding in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) by converting hotels and other large facilities into makeshift hospitals, Lieutenant General Todd Semonite said Friday.Â
March 27, 2020 LA's legendary Chateau Marmont laying off nearly all workers as coronavirus guts business: reports Los Angeles' historic and exclusive Chateau Marmont has reportedly laid off almost all of its employees as the coronavirus pandemic has forced occupancy rates to lower than 30 percent in Southern California.
March 25, 2020 Chicago to use at least 1,000 hotel rooms to quarantine coronavirus patients Chicago will reserve at least 1,000 hotel rooms to quarantine coronavirus patients, offering relief to hospitals filled beyond their capacity.
March 22, 2020 Marriott to furlough tens of thousands of workers amid coronavirus fallout The largest hotel company in the world, Marriott International Inc., announced Sunday it will furlough thousands of corporate employees across the globe as the company is forced to scale back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 20, 2020 Trump properties cut staff, Mar-a-Lago closed, according to reports President Trump's family business is cutting back on staff at some hotel properties and has closed his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, according to media reports.Â
March 19, 2020 Hotel industry CEO: Coronavirus impact on hotels worse than after 9/11 and 2008 financial crisis combined The negative impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had on the hotel industry is comparable to a combination of the lasting effects of 9/11 and the financial crisis of 2008, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) as President and CEO Chip Rogers said Thursday.Â
March 13, 2020 Traveling during coronavirus: Should you cancel your Airbnb or hotel reservation? With positive coronavirus cases on the rise around the world, many are wondering whether they should cancel vacation accommodations.
March 2, 2020 Marriott, Hilton offering to waive cancellation fees amid coronavirus outbreak Both companies cited the well-being of guests and employees as the impetus for the policies.
February 25, 2020 Canary Islands hotel with 1,000 tourists placed on lockdown following suspected coronavirus case About 1,000 guests are not currently permitted to leave the premises.