The Coronavirus pandemic has had its effect on the whole world of tourism, with some countries suffering more than others due to their high dependency on the sector. One of these countries is Turkey, a historically prominent travel destination.Nevertheless, the…
Etihad Airways has become the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Israel.The departure will bring top travel and tourism leaders from Israel to the United Arab Emirates.The historic flight departed Tel Aviv earlier, operated…
An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travellers (99%) are eager to travel again, with 70% stating they plan to take a holiday in 2021, according to a Travel Leaders Group survey of nearly 3 000 frequent travellers.The survey was…
Caribbean Barbados has announced a plan to invest US$300 million to kick start tourism, an industry that accounts for half of the country’s economy, and that due to COVID-19, has dropped about 40% below its activity. Meanwhile, the government maintains…
Stephanie Holmes stays at the Park Hyatt Auckland, the newest luxury address in town, set to become the place to be this summer on a luxury city breakLocation: On Halsey St at Wynard Quarter. A waterfront address with views across…
To counter massive declines in air traffic, some airlines are announcing more operational and network changes in a month than they typically would in a year.But are these temporary modifications to address an acute — but passing — crisis, or…
Portsmouth has welcomed its first international cruise call since sailings were suspended in March as the Covid-19 pandemic swept Europe.SeaDream 1, operated by SeaDream Yacht Club, stopped by the south of England port to pick up passengers for a transatlantic…
Scandinavian carrier SAS has taken delivery of the first of three A321LR planes on lease from Air Lease Corporation.The arrival sees the airline become the newest operator of the most efficient long-haul single aisle aircraft.The plane is powered by CFM…
The Red Sea Development Company has awarded a contract to the Helicopter Company in Riyadh for the provision and operation of an AW139 helicopter.The business will also provide crew and maintenance technicians, in addition to helicopter flight services during daylight…
Managing Director of the MICE Academy, Helen Brewer, writes in reaction to the Safety First column by Mike Lord.“The MICE Academy, representing end-user/clients – in other words those that decide and budget for events of many types and capacities –…
