Hotel groups, destinations, event specialists… Numerous players in the tourism industry have decided to create charters and labels to assure their customers of their commitment to hygiene and protection.As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, tourism and event professionals are…
Air Canada has announced the launch of Air Canada CleanCare+, a program of enhanced aircraft cleaning designed to provide customers with greater peace of mind during all stages of travel.The new program is designed to reduce the risk of exposure…
The head of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has called on any international tour operators which have delayed paying hotels for services delivered to the operators’ clients as early as January to expedite reimbursements.Frank Comito cited the unprecedented pressures…
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure opened an investigation into Carnival Corp.’s response to the to the coronavirus pandemic.The committee said that among the information it is looking for are “decisions the company made regarding the health and safety…
In a rare piece of good news from the manufacturer, Boeing has conducted a successful first flight of the second 777X airplane.Captain Ted Grady, the 777X project pilot, and Captain Van Chaney, the 777/777X chief pilot, flew for two hours…
Air transport is very strongly affected by the Covid-19 crisis. In the last few days, three companies have been unable to avoid bankruptcy – South African Airways, Norwegian and Virgin Australia.According to the estimates of the International Air Transport Association…
Caribbean hotels may have to scrap conveniences such as buffets and drinks stations in order to attract post-Covid-19 guests, suggest two hospitality experts.Instead, they will have to find creative ways to attend to customers, like serving dinner in secluded areas…
The UK hospitality sector saw sales decline 21.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, as the country and the industry moved into Covid-19 lockdown.That is according to figures from the newly launched UKHospitality quarterly tracker.Combining data from all…
Southwest Airlines has reported a first quarter net loss of $94 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.First quarter operating revenue was $4.2 billion, down 17.8 per cent year-over-year.Gary Kelly, chief executive of Southwest, stated: “This is an unprecedented time for…
Following the successful launch of Hospitality Tomorrow, Bench Events has announced the first 30+ speakers for the second edition of the online event.The second installment is set to take place on May 12th.Powered by Bench Digital, Hospitality Tomorrow was launched…
