Travel and hospitality
August 24, 2020
Travel companies are prioritizing investment in the customer journey over COVID-19. Image credit: Euromonitor International
By Dianna Dilworth
The COVID-19 coronavirus has had an unprecedented impact on the global travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.
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