This week's travel trends
(Friday 20 March) Here鈥檚 a snapshot of the world of travel:
Travel restrictions continue to increase worldwide
In light of the current coronavirus outbreak, . At the moment, it isn鈥檛 urging UK nationals abroad to return to the UK but suggests taking notice of the fast-moving situation and planning accordingly. The advice comes as an , including lockdowns, quarantine measures, border closures and/or flight suspensions.
Impact on the travel industry
The World Travel and Tourism Council has warned , with the aviation industry warning it will need billions to support its fight for survival. In the UK, , including 拢330bn in state-backed loans, 拢20bn in other aid and a business rates holiday, with more measures expected to be announced later today. Help for airlines is also being considered.
Carnival Corporation offers cruise ships as temporary hospitals
Carnival Corporation is . The company is calling on governments and health authorities to consider using its cruise ships as temporary healthcare facilities to treat non-Covid-19 patients, freeing up additional space in communities that might be struggling.
Looking ahead: a study predicts rapid economic recovery post coronavirus
According to a report by , once disruption and uncertainty around the pandemic fade, the rebound in global economic activity will be strong. While the world is likely sinking into a global recession that will result in a more than 10% drop in international travel, the recovery should be fast. The group said historical evidence over the past 200 years supports this analysis.
Useful links:
鈥� Official NHS advice:
鈥� The Foreign Office advice:
鈥� The UK government response:
鈥� The World Health Organisation rolling updates:
鈥� Public Health England on self-isolating:
鈥� Public Health England鈥檚 dashboard on confirmed cases in the UK:
This post was updated on 20 March.
Read this National Geographic Traveller (UK) on how the pandemic affects travellers.