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Princess Cruises Announces Early 2021 World Cruise Cancellations

Princess Cruises Announces Early 2021 World Cruise Cancellations

Due to restrictions and limitations with border and port access determined by government and health authorities and the continued uncertainty of airline travel, Princess Cruises is cancelling its early 2021 World Cruises and Circle South America cruises on two ships:      Island Princess 2021 World Cruise sailing from North America, including associated segments and remaining voyages sailing immediately prior Pacific Princess 2021 Circle South America sailing from Australia, including associated positioning cruises “We share in the disappointment […]

Accor-IHG merger rumors: Is consolidation imminent?

Accor-IHG merger rumors: Is consolidation imminent?

Following recent rumors of a potential merger between Accor and IHG, industry analysts say that although this deal seems to be just speculation, the enormity of this potential merger proves that industry consolidation could be accelerated due to behemoths acquiring, merging or striking partnerships with each other to increase market share. Many reasons for a […]

Honolulu shutting down for tourists and residents as of Thursday

Honolulu shutting down for tourists and residents as of Thursday

Reopening Hawaii for tourism seems to be a remote possibility for Waikiki and the Hawaii island of Oahu today after Hawaii Governor Ige approved the request by Honolulu Mayor Caldwell to reinstate a “Stay at Home Order” for the next 2 weeks. It will start on Thursday at midnight. The Governor said: ” It’s about […]

DiDi expands in Russia

DiDi expands in Russia

Didi Chuxing or branded as “DiDi” has launched its ride-hailing services in Russia, its first Eurasian market. The launch of DiDi Express in Kazan, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia is a new milestone in the company’s global expansion. DiDi already operates mobility, food and delivery services in Australia, Japan, […]

American Airlines axes 19,000 jobs, other US carriers follow suit

American Airlines axes 19,000 jobs, other US carriers follow suit

American Airlines‘ corporate office announced today that the carrier is planning to eliminate over 40,000 jobs this year. 19,000 of those 40,000 jobs will be furloughs and layoffs in October. American Airlines said 23,500 employees have accepted buyouts, retired early or taken long-term leaves of absence, but that was not enough to avoid involuntary cuts. […]

A Hawaiian experience! ANA carries out sightseeing flight with Flying Honu

A Hawaiian experience! ANA carries out sightseeing flight with Flying Honu

The ‘Flying Honu’ from All Nippon Airways (ANA) operating on the Narita-Honolulu route in usual circumstances, welcomed passengers aboard for an hour and a half scenic flight. The carrier sought to provide customers with the pleasures of air travel during these difficult times, and approximately 300 lucky passengers who were able to purchase the ‘platinum’ […]

Imperative to rebuild tourism in safe, equitable and climate-friendly manner: UN secretary-general

Imperative to rebuild tourism in safe, equitable and climate-friendly manner: UN secretary-general

As part of the wider UN response to COVID-19, the UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres released a thematic brief on the impact the pandemic has had on tourism. Drawing on the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the lead author of the publication, it warns that as many as 100 million direct tourism […]

Taking the Sea-Nic route! Boating holidays set sail for 2020

Taking the Sea-Nic route! Boating holidays set sail for 2020

New research has revealed a growing trend for 2020 – and one that is no longer exclusive to the UK’s wealthiest individuals – the boating holiday. Boat insurance specialist Insure4Boats found that nearly two-thirds of young professionals would consider staying on board a yacht, sailing boat or narrowboat this year. One in four families and […]

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