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Coping with tourism shutdown

Hotel_staff_member — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 22:58:24 GMT

Hundreds of staff have suddenly had their hours reduced due to the travel bans associated with the virus outbreak. It has been a week and after the initial shock of losing hours, the financial pressures will be building. The fact that no one knows when the bans will be lifted is of concern to thousands of hospitality workers. 100 staff were severely impacted in 1 hotel property alone in north Queensland. Many small businesses will close if the travel bans do not lift by the end of March. This is the impact of the virus that people are failing to fully understand and acknowledge. Expect a lot more activity on your site.

Coping with tourism shutdown

Peppermintbach — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:22:34 GMT

Hello Hotel staff member,

That is indeed very stressful and worrying. The financial pressure must be intense, and the uncertainty of the situation must keep so many business owners and hospitality workers up at night...as well as anyone else who relies on tourism for their income.

I know that this is a difficult and uncertain time for a lot of people...

Kindness and care,

Pepper