According to the World Economic Forum, by 2025, digital transformation will have created nearly $305 billion in value for the tourism industry. One-third of this value is expected to shift from traditional players to new online competitors, notably digital platform….
Wizz Air has announced five new routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport.The routes will connect the capital of United Arab Emirates with Budapest and Bucharest from June, with Cluj-Napoca, Katowice and Sofia to be added from September.The routes are subject…
Kenya Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Najib Balala, wrote in an open letter to the industry that African governments and private-sector players needed to review their approach to intra-Africa tourism and that increased travel between countries could help the continent…
Bench Events has announced the line-up for the second episode of its global virtual conference, Hospitality Tomorrow, taking place on May 12th.The immersive programme will feature nine hours of content delivered by over 50 global hospitality leaders and will follow…
Three European airlines announced the loss of thousands of jobs at the end of April. The situation is very critical for the air transportation sector, which has been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.The list of airlines in difficulty continues…
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…
The Covid-19 crisis has brought the growth of the aeronautics sector to a halt. Between the financial difficulties of the airlines and questions about the recovery of international tourism, manufacturers and equipment suppliers are going to have to face what…
The temporary rental platform has always struggled with the way the hosts decide how and when they clean their houses. Therefore, Airbnb now opted to establish a hygienic protocol and even a certification to secure clean accommodation.In response to the…
As China recovers from the coronavirus outbreak that severely affected its economy, the country’s domestic tourism industry is also resuming and recovering as people’s desire to travel on a domestic level is increasing. Nearly 70 percent of scenic spots in…
Fastjet Zimbabwe’s flights on its domestic route network remain suspended until May 20, according to a statement from the airline.This is a result of the latest extension to the lockdown travel restrictions in Zimbabwe.The fastjet flexible booking change policy has…
