Expedia has kicked off its global lay-off this week in Hong Kong and Singapore; Sabre said the outbreak could cost a USD 100-150 million loss in first-quarter revenue.
The coronavirus has had a significant and negative impact on business for the first quarter this year.
Asia-Pacific destinations continue to report a hotel occupancy impact amid the outbreak; China Eastern launched a fresh carrier.
Mr. Gang Chen will retain his CEO post at Qunar.com after adding the responsibility as Tujia’s new CEO.
Some Chinese cities have begun to restrict arrivals from overseas, signaling that the epidemic’s momentum has shifted outside of China.
Juneyao Airlines will be indefinitely postponing the launch of new European routes; AI tech firm raised $42 million in funding.
The company announced business suspension 33 days before the new financing was announced. It has adopted a series of major measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China will provide a USD 86.7 million loan to online travel giant Trip.com Group; RevPAR of Hyatt hotels declined 90% last month in China.