The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the whole world by storm bringing it to a virtual standstill. One of the economic sectors most hard hit is the travel and tourism industry. That is hardly surprising given that a record 1.5 billion tourists traveled internationally in 2019. The outbreak of the disease and its rapid spread across the globe saw heightened uncertainty in the sector as travelers required up-to-date and reliable information before deciding on their next destinations and itineraries.