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Etihad Airways enhances its mobile app

Etihad Airways enhances its mobile app

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has extended its digital reach with an update to its mobile application for Android, Apple and Huawei smartphones, enabling guests to manage their journey with even greater ease.   New key features allow guests to purchase upgrades or other extras, use Etihad Guest Miles as a form […]

Australians…are we still Young and Free?

Australians…are we still Young and Free?

    Ok, bear with me for a minute because the next paragraph is going to be “legalese” but it’s extremely important. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948, art. 13, comma 2) AND International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (art. 12, comma 2):   “Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his […]

United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs

United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs

United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S. government aid to help airline sector cover its payroll costs amid a collapse in travel demand. Airlines, reeling from the devastating impact of the novel COVID-19 […]

Strong recovery signals for Malaysian hotel sector

Strong recovery signals for Malaysian hotel sector

Advance hotel bookings is on the rise for Malaysian hotels, even though international travel is off limits, as per latest report from travel technology leader eRevMax. The company has been tracking reservation trends for its connected properties since the beginning of the pandemic and is now witnessing reservation growth in various geographies worldwide. Holding January […]

Sprucing up the food game! THE Park gets chef and bartender at your doorstep

Sprucing up the food game! THE Park gets chef and bartender at your doorstep

THE Park Hotels has introduced a specially curated ‘Chef and Bartender at Home’ service under its Food Reimagined brand pillar, that allows guests to enjoy the authentic flavours of The Park within the walls of their home. This service offers customised menu for food and drinks at various price points. The teams are well-trained and […]

British Airways unveils annual September sale

British Airways unveils annual September sale

British Airways has launched its annual September Sale with deals to over 150 destinations across its global network. With travel dates in 2021 available, and the airline’s flexible booking policy offering no change fees or a voucher exchange for bookings made during the September Sale with travel before the end of August 2021, customers can […]

New Covid-19 microsite responds to changing needs of business travel managers

New Covid-19 microsite responds to changing needs of business travel managers

With countries around the world delivering various levels of response to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the challenge for travel managers lies in keeping up to date with the latest information. A new microsite by travel risk experts Riskline captures all the latest updates all in one central hub, arming managers with the details and data […]

Overtourism still an issue in Europe as domestic travel on the rise: GlobalData

Overtourism still an issue in Europe as domestic travel on the rise: GlobalData

The surge in domestic tourism following COVID-19 has not curtailed as holidaymakers turn to staycations over international travel. This domestic tourism, which was once a knight in shining armour met with gratitude by residents in European hot spots, is now a cause for despair as they see the all-too-familiar scenes of overtourism, says GlobalData, a […]

Marriott International expands its presence in China

Marriott International expands its presence in China

Marriott International, Inc. today announced the opening of its dual-branded hotel, JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan and Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan in Northwest China, recognized as an “oasis in the hinterland,” a historical and distinctive destination surrounded by deserts and the Helan Mountains. Invested and established by Ningxia Genyuan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., the dual-branded […]

Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights

Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights

As Delta Air Lines works to restart service in line with the lifting of travel restrictions, potential vaccine availability and the gradual return of demand, customers will see more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights to top business and leisure destinations for the winter 2020-2021 and summer 2021 seasons. While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for […]

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