The fall in the value of the Turkish lira could benefit the local tourism sector, according to the latest research from analysts at GlobalData.A little over two years ago an American traveller could purchase 4.5 lira for a United States…
Marriott International has reported a second quarter net loss of $234 million, compared to a net income of $232 million in same period a year-ago.The second quarter adjusted net loss totalled $210 million, compared to second quarter 2019 adjusted net…
British Airways is extending its loosened booking policy to customers booking flights and holidays throughout September.The scheme will to cover journeys for a whole year, up to August 31st next year.The policy allows customers to change the dates and destination…
Investigators have found the ‘black boxes’ from an Air India Express plane that cashed on Friday, hopefully shedding light on what caused the fatal accident.The Boeing 737 was on route from Dubai when it skidded off the runway in bad…
The impact of COVID-19 on South Africa’s tourism industry has highlighted a legacy issue in the industry – ensuring a broader geographic spread of tourism. In this last instalment in a series of articles, Tourism Update further explores how Limpopo,…
The Falkland Islands government, FIG, up to July 6, had paid out £1,016,570 for Covid support measures from the total approved funding of £8.99m. The figure, from a paper presented to the Executive Council does not include the wool clip…
Location: The resort-style heritage hotel built in 1889 is situated on a hilltop with beautiful sprawling views in the distance of the lake – and on a clear day, of Mt Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngāuruhoe. The short cab drive from the…
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain said today that the company has been “humbled and surprised” by the number of bookings it’s received for 2021 sailings.During a call with financial analysts to discuss second-quarter 2020 earnings, CFO Jason Liberty said…
Aida Cruises has become the latest line to name a date for the restart of operations in Europe.Following news from MSC Cruises earlier that it would launch sailings next week, Carnival Corporation-owned Aida said it was hoping to return at…
Travel companies listed on the FTSE issued nine profit warnings in the second quarter of the year.This brings the total number of warnings issued in in the first six months of 2020 to 59, according to the latest profit warnings…
