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The case for mandatory masks (The Economist) Published on: May 28, 2020 | Category: Global Response

In places where covid-19 is still rife, governments should require people to wear face coverings in crowded public spaces.
Since May 11th Parisians have been required to wear masks on public transport or face a penalty of €135 ($150), so it is rare to see anybody on the Métro without one.
In much of the rich world, governments now require people to wear masks when they are in crowded public spaces. Britain and America are among the few hold-outs.

What the future of shopper experiences will look like (Strategy Online) Published on: May 27, 2020 | Category: Canadian Business

What will experiential marketing look like in an environment where experiences cannot be done in the way they’ve traditionally been?
BMW-owned Mini is offering live-streamed discussions about everything from car care to cooking, Kraft Heinz created a collaborative and involved family activity with its ketchup jigsaw puzzle and HBC brought its branded products into mega popular video game Animal Crossing.
“I would say that there was a fear to approach AR and VR, and motion sensors and gesture sensors and stuff like that,” said Roma Ahi, VP of production for Diamond Marketing.
But now that people are living a more tech-friendly life, there is potential for easier adoption, making clients less apprehensive, even in more risk-averse in Canada.

Many Americans say the pandemic changed their spending habits for the better, but experts are skeptical it will last (Business Insider) Published on: May 27, 2020 | Category: Global Response

Surveys show that Americans redirected their discretionary income after restaurants and stores closed and social events were canceled because of the COVID-19 crisis.
A majority of Americans say they’re going to stick with their newfound spending habits, like cooking at home and supporting local businesses.
While people are decidedly more mindful about spending during the crisis, some experts are skeptical their behaviors will outlast the pandemic.

U.S. Businesses See Few Signs of Recovery Through Mid-May (WSJ) Published on: May 27, 2020 | Category: Economic Impact

U.S. businesses saw limited evidence of a recovery in recent weeks, with economic activity continuing to decline amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
The labor market continued to deteriorate and consumer spending fell further as retailers and restaurants remained largely closed in most of the country through mid-May, the Fed said in its periodic report of anecdotes from businesses around the country known as the “beige book.”
Travel-industry contacts in the Boston area reported that large conventions have been canceled through early fall, costing the hotel industry 200,000 room-nights as a result.

Ontario extends all emergency orders for another 10 days (CTV News) Published on: May 27, 2020 | Category: Canadian Business, Global Response

“We are extending these emergency orders to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families as we begin to gradually and safely reopen our province,” Premier Doug Ford said in a news release issued on Wednesday morning.
The orders will now be in effect until June 9.
On May 19, the province entered the first stage of its recovery phase, which allowed retail stores with a street-front entrance to begin operating again and permitted some outdoor recreational amenities, including sports facilities, to reopen.

Disney World sets reopening date (CNN) Published on: May 27, 2020 | Category: Economic Impact, Global Response

Disney World will reopen its gates, ending a multi-month closure of the park that left the Walt Disney Company reeling.
The Disney theme park, which employs some 70,000 people, plans to begin a phased reopening on July 11 for its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks and July 15 for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, the company said on Wednesday.
Disney is implementing several measures to reopen safely and prevent the spread of the coronavirus at its parks.

As Starbucks locations reopen nationwide, workers question why they should risk their life ‘for a frappuccino’ (NBC) Published on: May 27, 2020 | Category: Global Response, Leadership

“We’re not forcing anyone to come back, but it is a managed risk,” said one manager. “We have no idea which customers have been following procedures or who has been in hospitals.”
“It seems to be bad to reopen when you have an ongoing worsening pandemic,” said one barista in Chicago who is currently on quarantine after his manager came down with a fever.
But even with these precautions, workers are terrified of going to work and say it is difficult to stay safe among eager customers, some of whom do not follow health protocols.

Reflections in crisis (McKinsey) Published on: May 27, 2020 | Category: Leadership

People said that their highest priority has always been family and their loved ones, but it hasn’t always translated into the way they spend time.
For those not struggling with the day-to-day cost of living, the pandemic has created a welcome decelerated pace of life and work that finds people re-evaluating how much income and professional achievement they need to be happy.
Good health matters to people across every country, socioeconomic level, and age group in our research.

Experts Predict How Coronavirus May Change Hotel Stays (Huffington Post) Published on: May 26, 2020 | Category: Economic Impact, Global Response

One area undergoing massive changes ― and preparing for more ― is the hotel business.
“Travelers will certainly hear hotels talk about their sanitization and cleaning protocols, and certain properties or brands may seek cleanliness certifications,” noted Melanie Lieberman, senior travel editor at The Points Guy. “The key here will be communicating their cleanliness standards to guests.”
“Marriott, for example, said it’s going to use electrostatic sprayers and hospital-grade disinfectants,” Lieberman said.
“There will be an acceleration of self-service tech solutions in hotels,” said Konrad Waliszewski, co-founder and CEO of the travel app TripScout. “Services that would have happened anyway over the next decade ― such as self-service and contactless check-ins, mobile keys, mobile check-ins, and mobile SMS/chat for requests ― will become the norm for hotels.”

A Socially Distanced Las Vegas? What Are the Odds? (NY Times) Published on: May 26, 2020 | Category: Economic Impact

But when the casinos and resorts open up — tentatively early June — after weeks of being shut down, players will no longer be able to touch the cards.
While many cities and states grapple with the process of reopening, the stakes are high for Las Vegas, which has been hit particularly hard. About one-third of the local economy comes from the leisure and hospitality industry, more than any other major metropolitan area of the country.
The famed all-you-can-eat buffets will be gone. So will the nightclubs.

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