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SUPPLIER COVID-19 UPDATES: Airlines, cruise lines, hotels and tour ops

Travel advisories from governments in Canada, the U.S. and countries around the world warning against non-essential travel amid the coronavirus pandemic set off a domino effect of operations suspensions for seemingly every supplier in the travel industry.

Iberostar, Spice Island Grenada, Holiday Inn Montego Bay announce temporary closures

Three more hotel companies have announced temporary closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus updates from major sun destination resort brands

With major airlines suspending operations and governments enforcing strict travel restrictions due to COVID-19, hotel and resort companies are doing their part to help reassure travellers during this time.

Palace Resorts announces closures, two properties remain open

Palace Resorts & Le Blanc Spa Resorts have announced that two of its properties remain open while all others have been forced to temporarily close due to COVID-19.

Hard Rock temporarily closes select hotels and casinos

Hard Rock International has temporarily closed select Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Hotel and Casino locations in the U.S. and abroad due to COVID-19.

All Sandals and Beaches Resorts to shut down from March 30 to May 15

Announcing the closure of Sandals and Beaches Resorts from March 30 to May 15, Sandals Resorts Chairman and Founder Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart says “the safety and health of our valued guests is of paramount importance.”

Blue Diamond temporarily closes resorts in Mexico, Central America and Caribbean

Blue Diamond Resorts has made the “difficult but necessary decision” to temporarily close its hotels throughout Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean due to COVID-19.

Lopesan Costa Bávaro to close starting March 22

In an effort to ensure the health and safety of its guests, the Lopesan Hotel Group is temporarily closing the Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino in Punta Cana, effective March 22.

Here’s a roundup of coronavirus updates from major sun destination resort brands

Here’s a roundup of policy updates from major resort brands

The Excellence Collection temporarily closes properties in D.R. and Mexico

The Excellence Collection has announced that two of its properties, Excellence Punta Cana and Beloved Playa Mujeres, will temporarily close as of March 20, 2020.

This is what agents are responsible for in the wake of coronavirus: TICO

To help travel agents reassure client concerns about the Coronavirus, TICO has issued a special Registrar Bulletin that includes relevant tips and information.