Sykes Holiday Cottages refuses to issue refunds for customers
UK: Holiday rental firm Sykes Holiday Cottages has confirmed that it will not be refunding visitors due to the global
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Airbnb to set up $250 million host support fund
US: After fielding criticism that their refund policy leaves hosts to burden too much of the cost, Airbnb is providing
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Cervus’ Chris Mumford: Leading through crisis, inspiration from Churchill
Worldwide: Cervus Leadership Consulting founder Chris Mumford explores how businesses can take inspiration from the leadership of the former British
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Airbnb to expand medical housing programme worldwide
Worldwide: Airbnb has announced its intent to expand its medical support programme across the world. The programme, currently active in
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Edinburgh holiday lets return to long-term
UK: Due to the strain of the COVID-19 coronavirus, many Edinburgh landlords have returned to long-term lets. The shift is
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Vrbo CEO Jeff Hurst expands COVID-19 refund policy
US: In a letter sent to Vrbo users, CEO Jeff Hurst has unveiled the first update to the company’s COVID-19
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Shroff pledges $5m to fund COVID-19 vaccine development
UAE: UAE-based entrepreneur Khurram Shroff has announced that he is joining British biotechnology firm Vaxbio as its strategic advisor while
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Guests seeking refunds for COVID-19 cancellations
Worldwide: South by Southwest [SXSW] and Coachella, two large-scale entertainment events in the United States, are among those to have
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OYO to set up COVID 19 fund for South East Asian partners
Worldwide: OYO Homes and Hotels has announced the establishment of a $200,000 fund for its South East Asian partners impacted
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