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Number of headlines in database: 59
Last update: 2021-03-08 00:21:01
Number of headlines in database: 59
Last update: 2021-03-08 00:21:01
Breaking Travel News Headlines
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News: New form required for passengers travelling internationally from England (2021-03-05 15:32:52)
Passengers travelling internationally from Monday will need to carry a new form that sets out their trip is permitted under the stay-at-home restrictions, the government has announced. -
News: Palm Jumeirah hospitality staff received Covid-19 vaccination (2021-03-05 11:34:05)
More than 10,000 staff members from 20 hotels located on Palm Jumeirah received their first and second doses of Covid-19 vaccine at their respective workplaces last month. -
News: Boeing 737 Max continues to regain ground around the world (2021-03-05 11:10:23)
European carriers having been leading the way this month, lifting the in-service fleet above 100 planes for the first time since the resumption of revenue flights in early December. -
News: Saga pushes back holiday relaunch into summer (2021-03-05 10:49:49)
Saga has extended the current suspension of operations following publication of a new roadmap out of lockdown. Holiday and cruise operations will now begin on May 17th and June 27th, respectively. -
News: Greening joins On the Beach as non-executive director (2021-03-05 10:09:50)
Most recently, after leaving government in 2018, Justine Greening founded the Social Mobility Pledge campaign to drive grass roots change through business and higher education. -
News: Marriott offers cash incentive to vaccinated staff (2021-03-05 09:20:46)
Marriott has created a vaccination care program, which will provide a financial award to United States and Canadian associates at its managed properties who get vaccinated for Covid-19. -
News: Cyprus to welcome vaccinated Brits from May (2021-03-05 09:14:07)
UK government travel restrictions will still be in force, with prime minister Boris Johnson saying travel will not be permitted until May 17th at the earliest. -
News: Seychelles to reopen to tourism this month (2021-03-05 08:58:29)
The announcement was made by the minister for foreign affairs and tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, in a press briefing with the Seychelles Tourism Board. -
News: Full tourism recovery may take until 2023 says Bloomberg Intelligence (2021-03-05 08:44:22)
Companies relying on business-related travel face ongoing challenges from a switch to remote working which will have a knock-on effect on other consumer and real estate businesses. -
News: Allen takes senior leadership role with dnata (2021-03-05 08:28:14)
Emirates has appointed Steve Allen to the role of executive vice president of dnata. He will be responsible for all businesses covering ground handling, catering and travel across six continents. -
News: Inghams cancels all trips until mid-May (2021-03-05 08:22:16)
The company’s summer programme takes in many European destinations and Canada, including a dedicated self-guided and escorted tours programme. -
News: Escape to Greece to launch to British travellers (2021-03-05 08:17:07)
Aiming to attract discerning independent travellers looking mainly for four-star boutique hotels and eclectic villas, Escape to Greece launches under renowned ski operator, Holiday World. -
News: Hurtigruten to offer new ex-UK itineraries next May (2021-03-05 07:18:16)
The cruise line has launched a series of adventurous new itineraries to explore the beauty and nature of the British Isles and Iceland from 2022. -
News: Lufthansa to shrink fleet after seeing record loss (2021-03-05 06:32:23)
Carsten Spohr, chief executive of Lufthansa, said: “The past year was the most challenging in the history of our company – for our customers, our employees and our shareholders.” -
News: Etihad Airways records US$1.7bn loss for 2020 (2021-03-04 10:15:41)
Etihad has reported an operating loss of US$1.7 billion for financial 2020, accelerating the losses of US $0.8 billion seen last year. The Abu Dhabi flag-carrier blamed the Covid-19 for its fortunes. -
News: Princess Cruises scraps international summer sailing from UK (2021-03-04 09:10:10)
The Carnival-owned line has cancelled sailings from Southampton on Sky Princess, Regal Princess and Island Princess through to September 25th. -
News: Universal resumes work on Epic Universe following Covid-19 shutdown (2021-03-04 09:01:23)
Work is resuming on the new Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe following a slowdown following the Covid-19 pandemic. Work on the park paused in July. -
News: Bono joins Swan Hellenic as destination management director (2021-03-04 06:41:59)
The line said the cultural expedition cruise leader brings the connections and insight of twenty years’ unrivalled high-end excursions design and commissioning expertise. -
News: Marriot signs to take Residence Inn brand into Denmark (2021-03-04 06:20:41)
Residence Inn by Marriott Copenhagen, Nordhavn will be located in the North Harbour district of Copenhagen, just five kilometres from the city centre. -
News: British Airways to offer cut price Covid-19 tests (2021-03-04 06:06:28)
British Airways has announced that its customers can order discounted global antigen tests from government-approved Covid-19 testing provider, Qured, for £33. -
News: Aloft Birmingham Eastside to opens to first travellers (2021-03-04 05:56:59)
Situated in the up-and-coming Eastside district, a new regenerated hub for the city which is home to businesses, retail and leisure facilities, the property is just a short walk away from the city centre. -
News: Aloft Birmingham Eastside opens to first travellers (2021-03-04 05:56:06)
Situated in the up-and-coming Eastside district, a new regenerated hub for the city which is home to businesses, retail and leisure facilities, the property is just a short walk away from the city centre. -
News: onefinestay to offer longer trips in London (2021-03-04 05:48:16)
The move means individuals will have the opportunity to book some of the finest and most exclusive homes in London for stays ranging from 30 nights to six months. -
News: Norwegian continues to limp along amid pandemic (2021-03-04 05:29:15)
In February, 61,374 customers flew with the low-cost carrier, a decrease of 97 per cent compared to the same period last year. The load factor was 38 per cent, down 44 percentage points. -
News: Mixed response to Budget from UK travel sector (2021-03-03 16:14:22)
The UK tourism industry had broadly welcomed the Budget delivered by chancellor Rishi Sunak – but there were also calls for more tailored support for high street travel agents. -
News: Qantas launches new mystery flight experiences (2021-03-03 11:19:22)
The carrier last operated mystery flights in the 1990s when travellers would turn up at the airport and be allocated seats on a scheduled flight to any of the airline’s destinations. -
Focus: What are the latest covid-19 requirements for traveling to Canada? (2021-03-03 10:58:35)
With the second wave of the deadly coronavirus across the globe, Canada has placed travel requirements for anyone looking to visit the country. Traveling during a pandemic is not an enjoyable experience. Needless to say, the coronavirus has turned travel escapades that we once enjoyed into uncomfortable experiences. -
News: P&O Cruises cancels international summer season (2021-03-03 10:06:25)
P&O Cruises has cancelled all international cruises on Arcadia, Aurora, Azura and Ventura until the end of August. The line will instead offer a series of trips around the UK. -
News: Madeira to open up to vaccinated tourists (2021-03-03 09:46:12)
Since the start of the pandemic, the archipelago of Madeira has been considered one of the safest destinations in Europe and has been widely praised for its handling of the Covid-19 crisis. -
News: Hertz Global unveils plans to relaunch this summer (2021-03-03 09:38:21)
Knighthead Capital Management and Certares Opportunities have committed to invest up to $4.2 billion to purchase up to 100 per cent of the common stock of the fallen car rental giant. -
News: IATA: Aviation is moving from bad to worse (2021-03-03 09:12:56)
International passenger demand in January was 86 per cent below January 2019, a further drop compared to the 85 per cent year-to-year decline recorded in December. -
News: Saxon Hotel to reopen in South Africa in May (2021-03-03 08:57:16)
The property has used the last year to ensure that the much-loved Saxon hospitality can be enjoyed in even more beautiful surroundings - with an extensive refurbishment now complete. -
News: Virgin Hyperloop to make public debut at Smithsonian (2021-03-03 08:49:19)
Virgin Hyperloop has announced that the passenger-carrying vehicle, dubbed Pegasus, will be making its public debut at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building in November. -
News: Tauscher to lead new Aman New York (2021-03-03 07:15:30)
Rudy Tauscher has been selected as the managing director of Aman New York. He joins the company from Four Seasons Hotel New York where he was general manager. -
News: Abercrombie & Kent launches new confidence boosting measure (2021-03-03 06:15:45)
A new website includes travel corridor details, frequently asked questions, links to the current Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advice, and a host of other resources. -
News: Abercrombie & Kent launches new confidence boosting measures (2021-03-03 06:15:45)
A new website includes travel corridor details, frequently asked questions, links to the current Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advice, and a host of other resources. -
News: New sales leadership for Travel Corporation brands in UK (2021-03-03 05:43:33)
The Travel Corporation has promoted two of its existing senior leadership team – Donna Jeavons and Chris Townson - following the resignation of Rachel Coffey. -
Focus: Marriott hotel data leak and why travellers should know what’s going on (2021-03-02 11:08:28)
Cybersecurity or information security is not the thing a lot of travellers think about. You’re about to leave on a well-deserved holiday, and the last thing you want is even more troubles to think of. However, that is not the case anymore. And if you want to truly be safe on your travels, cybersecurity will be one thing you will have to worry about. But why is that? In this article, let’s look at what happened at the Marriott hotel. And what does that mean for safe travels? -
News: Government announces local tourist board funding review (2021-03-02 09:38:01)
The investigation will examine how destination management organisations perform their roles and whether there may be a more efficient model for supporting tourism at a regional level. -
News: Bermingham appointed chief executive of Virgin Hotels (2021-03-02 09:21:04)
Virgin Hotels has confirmed James Bermingham has been appointment as chief executive of the company, effective immediately. He replaces Raul Leal, who stepped down in January. -
News: MSC Seaside to make European debut in May (2021-03-02 09:10:17)
MSC Seaside will be performing a new itinerary featuring seven-night cruises calling Genoa, Valetta in Malta and Civitavecchia with two first time ports of call – Siracusa in Sicily and Taranto in Puglia. -
News: Expansion work begins on Sandals Royal Barbados (2021-03-02 09:00:55)
Sandals Resorts International continues its development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on an exciting new expansion, just in time for the summer season. -
News: WTTC calls for quicker reopening of UK tourism sector (2021-03-02 08:50:56)
The trade body has warned that nearly £27 billion will be lost from the UK economy if the government delays restarting international travel until May 17th. -
News: Voting opens ahead of World Golf Awards 2021 (2021-03-02 08:44:09)
Categories cover the entire spectrum of the golf tourism industry, and range from best golf courses and designers to golf destinations, resorts and tour operators. -
News: ATM 2021: New Hotel Summit to debut in Dubai (2021-03-02 06:07:47)
Recent hospitality industry reports published by STR and Colliers International have revealed that hotels in the United Arab Emirates have put up a strong performance during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
News: Go Turkey selects the PC Agency for UK representation (2021-03-02 05:49:18)
Go Turkey has selected travel consultancy the PC Agency to represent it for public relations and travel trade representation in the United Kingdom and Ireland. -
News: Al Salmi appointed Oman Air chief operating officer (2021-03-02 05:28:23)
Nasser Al Salmi brings more than three decades of hands-on industry know-how to the carrier, including pivotal operational expertise from his most recent role as chief operating officer at Gulf Air. -
News: Barbados forges ahead with Covid-19 vaccination plan (2021-03-02 04:56:01)
With over 25,000 people – approximately 12.5 per cent of the adult population – receiving their first shot, Barbados leads the way as the most vaccinated country in the Caribbean. -
News: Covid-19 hits Chinese New Year domestic travel (2021-03-01 11:43:46)
Data from ForwardKeys reveals that domestic air travel in China during New Year was 69 per cent down on the equivalent period in 2019, when travel was at normal, pre-pandemic levels. -
News: Air Astana seeks to bounce back after Covid-19 losses (2021-03-01 10:58:59)
The Kazakhstan flag-carrier has restored flights to Moscow, Dubai, Tashkent, Frankfurt, Seoul, Bishkek, Kiev, Istanbul, Antalya and Sharm El Sheikh in recent months. -
News: MPs urge chancellor to support tourism sector (2021-03-01 10:43:42)
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism is urging the chancellor to provide decisive financial support to protect sector businesses crucial to communities around the UK. -
News: Aviation leaders call for further support in Budget (2021-03-01 10:25:06)
Leaders of gateways in all parts of the north of England have written to Boris Johnson urging him to recognise the importance of aviation to his “levelling-up Britain” ambitions. -
Focus: GESCO T1 Ltd Issues Investment Notes Focused on Beachfront Resort Properties in Europe (2021-03-01 09:55:08)
GESCO T1 Ltd. has announced the release of its first series of securitized notes focusing on hotel and resort acquisitions following the coronavirus pandemic in Europe. -
News: Amadeus partners with IAG for NDC rollout (2021-03-01 09:50:09)
Through the agreement, content from IAG operators, including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, will be made available for travel sellers via Amadeus’ NDC-enabled solutions. -
News: voco Hotels to add two new Scottish properties (2021-03-01 09:40:09)
Marked with the upcoming opening of voco Grand Central in Glasgow and voco Edinburgh – Haymarket, the company is seeking to boost its place in the city break market. -
News: Emirates passengers offered chance to purchase adjoining seats (2021-03-01 07:58:21)
With demand for air travel still low following the Covid-19 pandemic, Emirates has begun offering passengers a chance to snap up empty seats in economy class. -
News: Kempinski boosts stake in Resense Spa (2021-03-01 06:10:05)
Resense will continue to operate as an individual spa company and Kempinski will use its infrastructure and expertise to further integrate wellbeing into the Kempinski hotels’ operation. -
News: Odyssey of the Seas to make debut in Israel (2021-03-01 05:13:20)
Royal Caribbean will begin sailing from Israel for the first time this summer, with the arrival of brand-new ship, Odyssey of the Seas. The vessel will offer three- and seven-night trips in May. -
News: Redaelli to lead Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers (2021-02-28 11:47:14)
The Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has unveiled its new executive leadership team in the Middle East. The property will be led by experience hotelier Alessandro Redaelli.