The coronavirus pandemic has brought a spike in pet ownership as lockdown citizens seek sentient company (not Netflix) at home. In Germany, the government, mindful of animal rights, has mandated that owners must walk their canine consorts and not just keep them as lapdogs. The dogs, in turn, are giving back by detecting contagious carriers.
COVID-19 Aerosol Transmission: Hospitality, Tourism Implications
A new study suggests that COVID-19 may be spreading from person to person in tiny droplets or aerosols. This has huge implications for the hospitality and tourism sector. Mallika Naguran discusses the study and suggests ten healthy and safety measures to take on board in tackling the spread of the coronavirus.
Masking the Problem: Coronavirus Pollution
Post Viral Cycling
Just Cruising: Is the Industry Sustainable?
Cruise ships have become stranded off coastlines around the globe. Passengers and crew, desperate to get off, are being rejected by ports which don't want them. The coronavirus crisis could spell the end of the line for an entire industry which has become the butt of much crticism. But this is not news; the cruise business has long been called out for its social, health and environmental problems.
Surviving COVID-19 Through Tourism Resilience
There are ways to combat a steep decline in tourism revenues during the COVID-19 outbreak. By becoming more resilient through change in operations and marketing approaches, the tourism, hospitality & travel operators can stay in business while keeping their staff. Mallika Naguran speaks to sustainable tourism and ecotourism experts to put together this feature.