The tourism industry is calling on the government to give more detail on how travel restrictions will be lifted if Covid-19 is brought under control in the UK.ABTA chief executive, Mark Tanzer, said: “As news continues to emerge of new…
Unlike our national bird, we Kiwis are renowned for flying far and wide in search of the perfect holiday destination. With international travel all but impossible, many of us will be visiting parts of Aotearoa for the first time. Not…
American Express Global Business Travel has signed a deal to connect its Supply MarketPlace to Concur Travel for enriched hotel content.This agreement brings the full value of American Express Global Business Travel accommodations program to clients using the Concur Travel…
The government has announced plans for a financial support scheme aimed at airports in England.The scheme is expected to open this month in response to new travel curbs introduced to slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.Aviation minister, Robert Courts,…
Silversea Cruises’ new ship, Silver Dawn, touched water for the first time earlier during her float-out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.The fitting out phase will now begin, during which craftspeople will bring the ship’s elegant interiors to life.Silver…
Holiday company Saga has experienced a notable increase in interest for holidays in recent weeks.This comes as those aged over 50, who will likely receive the Covid-19 vaccine ahead of some younger groups, look ahead to future trips.Saga said it…
As long as there is an appeal pending around a Business Interruption (BI) insurance case, insurance policy holders have very few legal remedies at their disposal.This is according to a spokesperson for the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) South Africa…
Authorities in the UK have banned arrivals from a number of South American countries as fears grow over a new strain of Covid-19.Passengers who have been in or transited through Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Peru,…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced two key appointments to its Asia Pacific development team.Matt Holmes has been promoted to head of development for south-east Asia & Pacific Rim (SEAPR).Based in Gold Coast, Australia, he will lead a team of…
Delta Air Lines has reported a pre-tax loss of $15.6 billion for financial 2020, representing a loss per share of $19.49 on total revenue of $17.1 billion.In the December quarter alone, the carrier saw pre-tax losses of $1.1 billion.“Our December…
