A staggering GBP 22 billion (USD 28.91 billion) looks set to be lost from the UK economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Travellers and tourists are staying away from the UK in droves because of continuing uncertainty around travel restrictions designed to […]
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Travel industry experts are predicting that domestic air travel in China, which has been recovering progressively in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, will reach a full recovery by the start of September. In the second week of August, domestic arrivals at Chinese airports reached 86% of 2019 levels and bookings (issued air tickets) hit […]
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In Colombia, cycling is more than a sport—it’s a way of life. And with Colombian Egan Bernal’s triumphant win at the 2019 Tour de France, not only as the youngest winner in 110 years but also the first-ever Latin American to win, alongside Colombian Daniel Martinez’s recent victory at the Criterium du Dauphine, the eyes […]
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Despite the current FCO travel advice to Spain and the imposed quarantine restrictions on return to the UK, Pedro Homar, manager of the Palma Tourist Board, is confident there will be a strong upward surge of demand to Palma once travel advice is changed. He attributes this to the rising trend for autumn/ winter visits from […]
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P&O Cruises Australia is extending its rolling pause in operations from Australia to 2 December this year as the cruise line continues to take guidance from authorities, public health experts and society on restarting sailing. And to support guests’ peace-of-mind during these times, P&O has extended its flexible payment and cancellation policy – called ‘P&O […]
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Carnival Cruise Line said today that in light of continuing Australian travel restrictions, it is extending its pause in departures from Australia through 2 December 2020 for Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor. Carnival had previously announced pauses through 29 October and is now notifying guests and travel agents about these new cancellations. Carnival will resume […]
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An Etihad Airways 787-10 Dreamliner decked out with special equipment that can enhance safety and reduce CO2 emissions and noise has commenced flight testing this week for Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program. A series of flights will gather the most detailed information to date about aircraft acoustics from some 1,200 microphones attached to the outside of the […]
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Due to the continued progression of COVID-19 and related decisions of various governments, health authorities, and airlines regarding travel restrictions, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in cruise operations in Australia through December 12, 2020 which includes cruises throughout Australia and New Zealand. Guests who have paid in full on these cancelled voyages will receive a refundable […]
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Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has signed hotel management agreements (HMAs) with three new hotels in Myanmar. The HMAs cover management of three hotels developed by SL International Construction, including Centra by Centara Hotel Thiri Hpa-An, Hpa-An Hilltop Resort & Spa, and Centara Hotel Mandalay. In the last 12 months, it has […]
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Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), has launched the best in class ‘Qatar Clean’ programme in all hotels across the country to reassure international visitors in preparation for welcoming them back to the country. The multi-phased, comprehensive programme, which was been developed following a robust review of […]