COVID-19: Impact on the Hospitality Workforce

Sukrit Dogra | July 20, 2020

By Sukrit Dogra The ruthless march of COVID-19 throughout the globe is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting the health of hundreds of thousands of people. The consequences of measures taken worldwide to curb the pandemic are having a growing impact on the global economy. This article aims to offer key highlights on the impact being felt by the industry due to factors including, but not limited to, the migratory nature of the hospitality work force and the pause on global travel, tourism and restaurant services. Business impact on travel and tourism Accounting for the unprecedented travel restrictions, the United Nations ...