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…
Kempinski has launched what it is calling ‘white glove service’ to boost confidence in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.As some hotels under the flag begin to reopen, the company said the new standards will keep properties in line with…
The Red Sea Development Company has shared details of an activity to identify the location of its overwater assets around four key islands at the destination.This activity informs the positioning of overwater assets, including villas, restaurants and hotel arrival points…
In recent weeks, nature, without the action of man, has proved that it can recover itself. We have seen swans and rays return to the canals of Venice, the Himalayas being observed from regions of India after decades of hiding…
Argentina has banned all internal and international commercial flights until September 1st as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.A decree from National Civil Aviation Administration asked airlines to refrain from selling tickets for departures over the next four months.Argentina closed…
The coronavirus will probably make travel more expensive and thus also more climate-friendly. Cheap flights at cut-rate prices will soon be the thing of the past. The future of tourism encompasses substantial changes.A recent study by the University of South…
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…
Ryanair has warned passengers they may have to wait until the coronavirus pandemic has passed before they can claim cash refunds.In the latest update to its refund policy, the low-cost carrier said it would offer vouchers and free changes of…
British Airways has begun discussions with unions over as many as 12,000 job cuts at the airline.The proposed restructuring and redundancy programme is necessary as demand for travel is unlikely to reach levels seen in 2019 for several years, the…
Israeli authorities have agreed the first modest steps toward reopening the hospitality sector during a meeting chaired by prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.The new measures allow hotels and accommodations with ground floor rooms – such as Zimmers or bed and breakfasts…
