Holland America Line said that the Zaandam, currently sailing off the west coast of South America, will rendezvous with the Rotterdam ship in two days to get extra supplies, additional staff and Covid-19 test kits.The Zaandam needs the provisions because…
Emirates will temporarily cease most passenger operations this week as the world battles an outbreak of coronavirus.The Dubai-based airline said it would ground almost all passenger services from March 25th, with no date in place for the resumption of flights.Emirates…
Royal Caribbean Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings of its global fleet until May 12th.In light of the developing Covid-19 pandemic, the cruise line – which also operates Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea Cruises – had originally scrapped all…
The International Air Transport Association has updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry.Owing to the severity of travel restrictions and the expected global recession, IATA now estimates that industry passenger…
Aegean has confirmed the temporary suspension of all international flights from Thursday.The move comes as the airline battles the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.Travel restrictions imposed by Greece, the EU and other states, as well as the newly adapted…
Radisson Hotel Group has singed Radisson Resort Dubai Palm Jumeirah.The property will become the company’s first beach resort in Dubai and the third Radisson hotel in the United Arab Emirates.It brings the Radisson portfolio in the United Arab Emirates to…
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is forecasting what it calls a “tremendous revenue shock” for the aviation industry this year after it revealed a report about the impact of COVID-19 on the world.It hosted a teleconference via Microsoft Teams…
A cruise ship with more than 1,800 people aboard – including 42 complaining of flu-like symptoms – was prevented from docking in Chile due to fears over the coronavirus.The Zaandam, flying under the Dutch flag and operated by the Holland…
The Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic games will be moved to next year as the world battles the coronavirus outbreak.The event had been due to begin on July 24th.Following a decision earlier, officials at the International Olympics Committee (IOC)…
Royal Caribbean Cruises has secured a $2.2 billion 364-day secured-term loan facility as the company battles the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.The move is designed to improve the liquidity position of the cruise line, with Royal Caribbean having immediately borrowed…
