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3 ways the travel industry can navigate a shared global PR crisis

Agility PR Solutions

It is undeniable that the entire world is feeling the effects of COVID-19, but few businesses are under such intense pressure as those in the travel and hospitality industries. Both domestic and international travel has ground to a halt, and self-isolation has forced everyone indoors.

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ICON 2023 Q&A: Talking Crisis Communications With Amazon’s Barbara Agrait

PRSay

16, she shared her international perspective to students in a session titled “Diverse Roots, Universal Impact: Humanizing Reputation and Crisis Communications.” ” Beforehand, Agrait talked with PRsay about crisis management. The problem that sometimes exists is conflicting information when there is a crisis.

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What to do when a short-term crisis evolves into a longer-term issue

Presspage

Why it matters Most Corporate communication departments excel in managing a short-term crisis. Yet, what to do if a short-term crisis evolves and turns to the longer-term? Due to a shortage of security staff and very busy travelling and vacation days, the waiting time for security was long. Schiphol shares its lessons learned.

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Business Crisis Management: Why Press Releases Are Important

PR Fuel

Almost 70-percent of businesses recently surveyed experienced a crisis in the past five years. Negative information about your business can travel quickly, and crisis management is critical. How you handle a business crisis reveals your character and skill at handling a catastrophe. Gives Necessary Information.

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Summer Travel: How PR & Comms Are Helping Drive Demand

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

This summer appears to mark the return of travel as we used to know it. Some of the types of travel expected to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels this summer include: Domestic Travel: Popular destinations that often include national parks, major cities, coastal areas, and other popular tourist attractions.

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ICON 2021 Recap: Inside Delta Air Lines’ Crisis Response to COVID-19

PRSay

The company’s communications team found itself pivoting into crisis mode. When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020 and the United States suspended air travel from Europe, “that was the tipping point,” said panelist Karla Zientowski, Delta’s director of customer experience and regional marketing.

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Does Your Crisis Scenario Plan Need Some Love?

Cision

Yet, this is our world today and our “new normal” as communicators and crisis management teams. How many international organizations were prepared for #Brexit and its impact on their business? Movie superstar just tweeted about his love of your travel destination – AH-Mazing! Is there a materials shortage in your supply chain?

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