Travel

One of Britain’s best-known billionaires by putting his Virgin brand on an array of businesses, including planes and trains, cola and bridal gowns, often taking an equity stake and licensing fees in exchange. Several of his biggest forays are focused on travel and tourism. Amid the new coronavirus pandemic, he now finds himself at the epicenter of the meltdown in those industries.

Expedia Group Inc. is in advanced talks to sell a stake to private-equity firms Silver Lake and Apollo Global Management Inc. after the widespread travel bans caused by the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the online-booking company’s business.

Waiheke Island, nestled off the coast of New Zealand, is viewed as a safe haven because of the country's limited COVID-19 infections.

The travel industry is struggling as Americans stay at home during the pandemic.

Commercial traffic continues over both borders, and citizens of all three nations are not being turned away if they are trying to return home.

United Airlines said on Monday it expects to report a pre-tax loss of about $2.1 billion for the first quarter, after the coronavirus pandemic crushed demand.

The lawsuits face an uphill battle, since passengers sign a contract before boarding that releases the companies from certain liabilities, including death.

In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, tourism to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina may never return to normal, according to he Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Karen Riordan.

On Wednesday, Emirates tested all the passengers who were traveling to Tunisia from Dubai for the coronavirus.