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New distribution portal steps into market

A new tech player has entered the SA market, saying its purpose is to promote and distribute product into all channels of tourism.Touch Down Travel Tech (TDTT) describes itself as a ‘digital eco-system’ and says it will roll out five…

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WTTC calls on UK to offer global tourism leadership

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on the UK government to offer strong leadership to save the struggling tourism sector.Over 100 major travel and global business leaders – from airlines, airports, hotels, tour operators and travel companies…

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Qatar Airways to return to Gatwick next week

Qatar Airways will resume daily flights to London Gatwick next week.From August 20th, the flights will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, offering 22 seats in business class and 232 seats in economy.The resumption of Gatwick services will complement…

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Virgin Australia reorganizes with new owner and business plan

Virgin Australia will focus on domestic and shorthaul international flying and will eliminate approximately a third of its remaining workforce under a restructuring strategy unveiled Wednesday.The simplified business approach will be adopted by new Virgin Australia owner Bain Capital as…

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Ascott grows lyf brand in Asia

The Ascott has continued to see strong demand for its co-living brand, lyf.Ascott is adding over 1,000 units across six new lyf properties secured in Melbourne, Australia; Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Xi’an, China; and Manila, the Philippines.Among the six new…

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