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Number of headlines in database: 51
Last update: 2021-05-11 08:21:01
Number of headlines in database: 51
Last update: 2021-05-11 08:21:01
Breaking Travel News Headlines
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News: Bonnar takes top job at Travelodge (2021-05-10 11:39:35)
Craig Bonnar has been serving as interim chief since the start of this year and has been a member of the group operating board since his appointment as chief operating officer in 2017. -
News: London launches new £7m campaign to revive hospitality (2021-05-10 11:16:35)
London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans for the biggest domestic tourism campaign the capital has ever seen. The plans are designed to help the economy get back on its feet after Covid-19. -
News: London launches new £7m campaign to revive tourism (2021-05-10 11:16:02)
London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans for the biggest domestic tourism campaign the capital has ever seen. The plans are designed to help the economy get back on its feet after Covid-19. -
News: Industry calls for renewed island policy as tourism reopens (2021-05-10 10:04:32)
ABTA and Airlines UK have written to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on the need for clarity around the future approach to Foreign Travel Advice. -
News: Rotterdam completes sea trials ahead of Holland America Line debut (2021-05-10 09:59:43)
It was smooth seas and fair winds for Holland America Line’s newest ship, Rotterdam, which has to Fincantieri’s Marghera (Venice) shipyard in Italy after successfully completing two sets of sea trials. -
Focus: The top 5 reasons to hike the Inca trail to machu picchu (2021-05-10 09:49:21)
Have you finally chosen Machu Picchu as your holiday destination this year? Read on for the reasons to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. -
News: Algarve tourism officials welcome England reopening (2021-05-10 08:59:22)
João Fernandes, president of Algarve Tourism, said: “We are obviously delighted with the news that Portugal will be on the green list, and are very ready to welcome British visitors to the Algarve.” -
News: JA Resorts reaches historic milestone in Dubai (2021-05-10 08:50:14)
JA Resorts & Hotels is celebrating 40-years of operation in the United Arab Emirates, having first opened both the JA Hatta Fort Hotel and JA Beach Hotel at Jebel Ali Beach in 1981. -
News: Wizz Air opens booking for next summer (2021-05-10 07:49:40)
The low-cost carrier hopes many travellers will be booking now for a long-awaited holiday next year, with the airline offering a network of over 80 destinations from 12 UK airports. -
News: Wizz Air reveals schedule for next summer (2021-05-10 07:49:12)
The low-cost carrier hopes many travellers will be booking now for a long-awaited holiday next year, with the airline offering a network of over 80 destinations from 12 UK airports. -
News: Rosewood signs for new property in Hangzhou (2021-05-10 06:48:17)
Located in Wangjiang New City, an emerging hub of innovation in the heart of the city, the new build luxury hotel will occupy real estate within a mixed-use development project. -
News: Fulham Town Hall prepares for new life as luxury hotel (2021-05-10 06:13:29)
The careful restoration and considered redesign of the Grade II listed building will look to celebrate the building’s history and embrace the local neighbourhood. -
News: England reveals ‘green list’ of safe travel destinations (2021-05-07 17:20:42)
Holidaymakers from England will be able to travel to Portugal and Israel from later this month under new guidelines issued by the government. -
News: Greece well-placed to lead European travel recovery (2021-05-07 10:07:58)
Two destinations, Greece, and Iceland, which have announced that they will welcome vaccinated visitors this summer have seen inbound flight bookings pick up dramatically. -
News: Air-France-KLM reports €1.2bn loss for first quarter (2021-05-07 09:46:30)
As government lockdowns to control Covid-19 continued across Europe, the group flew 4.8 million passengers during the quarter, down nearly three quarters from last year. -
News: IAG narrows losses in first quarter – calls for travel to reopen (2021-05-07 09:39:27)
International Airlines Group has reported a loss of €1 billon for the first quarter of 2021 as airlines struggle against government restrictions on travel. -
News: IHG Hotels & Resorts reports gradual recovery over first quarter (2021-05-07 09:30:30)
Just four per cent of properties operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts remained closed in the first quarter, as the hotel giant continued to battle back from the Covid-19 pandemic. -
News: Grenada prepares to welcome back UK visitors (2021-05-07 07:01:40)
The Caribbean destination, along with its sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, has fully-vaccinated 70 per cent of hotel workers with the Astra-Zeneca vaccine. -
News: Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai management to change hands (2021-05-07 06:38:37)
By mutual agreement with the owners, Kempinski has confirmed it will end its management deal at the Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai on the Palm Jumeirah. The decision took effect on May 1st. -
News: Norwegian continues to struggle with low demand (2021-05-07 06:02:39)
Traffic figures for Norwegian in April were significantly impacted by government travel restrictions and therefore low demand. Just 59,431 customers flew with the low-cost carrier last month. -
News: Aida Cruises to return to Germany this month (2021-05-07 05:53:22)
Enhanced health and safety protocols - tested by SGS Institut Fresenius and confirmed by the classification society DNV - include a mandatory PCR test for all passengers. -
News: Second Uniworld Mystery Cruise sells out (2021-05-07 02:17:16)
Both trips will feature over-the-top, unique experiences both on and off the ship that have been curated by the Uniworld team, and all the details - including the destinations - will remain a surprise. -
Focus: The Quintana Roo Tourism Board promotes twelve attractive destinations of the Mexican Caribbean (2021-05-06 18:31:49)
The state of Quintana Roo’s Tourism Board is promoting the Mexican Caribbean through a series of virtual events in the European markets going hand in hand with the recovery of the connectivity to the region. -
News: Seychelles takes back full control of national carrier (2021-05-06 10:15:05)
United Arab Emirates flag-carrier, Etihad Airways, had taken a stake in the Indian Ocean airline in 2012 as part of a wider equity investment strategy. -
News: Expo 2020 Dubai hosts successful international participants meeting (2021-05-06 09:12:13)
The face-to-face gathering of more than 370 delegates ahead of the opening of Expo 2020 in October has been hailed as a great success by authorities in Dubai. -
News: Holland America Line to return this summer (2021-05-06 08:50:49)
Working in close coordination with the government of Greece, Holland America Line has received approval to restart cruising from Piraeus (Athens). -
News: UKHospitality warns rent arrears could cost tourism jobs (2021-05-06 08:36:18)
A new survey of members, found that resolving the rent debt issue is critical to ensuring the future health of a sector that pre-pandemic accounted for ten per cent of UK employment. -
News: Boeing boosts production capacity in Costa Rica (2021-05-06 08:32:14)
Boeing has announced a new partnership with a Costa Rica-based maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to create additional conversion capacity for the 737-800 converted freighter. -
News: Scenic Group to return to Portugal in July (2021-05-06 08:23:49)
Both the Scenic and Emerald cruise lines will resume their original Douro schedules, offering eight-day round-trips from Porto exploring the sun-drenched vineyards and postcard-worthy towns. -
News: Fully-vaccinated St Helena reopens to tourism (2021-05-06 08:18:35)
The second most remote inhabited island in the world, guests will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes, outstanding marine life, historic heritage and the warm and friendly local community spirit. -
News: Cox & Kings launches small group brochure for 2022 (2021-05-06 08:09:17)
Luxury small group tour specialist Cox & Kings has launched its small group tours 2022-23 preview brochure early, on the back of consumer demand. -
News: Le Méridien Maldives Resort to open this summer (2021-05-06 08:04:49)
Secluded in a south-eastern pocket of Lhaviyani Atoll, the property is located on a natural island defined as “island surrounded by vast lagoon” in Dhivehi, the local parlance of the Maldives. -
News: Madeira offers free Covid-19 tests to tourists (2021-05-06 07:54:07)
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira has been considered one of the safest destinations in Europe by international observers. -
News: Airbus mourns passing of pioneer Ziegler (2021-05-06 06:01:34)
Bernard Ziegler was instrumental in the introduction of the first digital fly-by-wire (FBW) and side stick controls in a commercial passenger aircraft - with the A320 in 1988. -
News: FCDO updates travel advice for limited number of destinations (2021-05-05 09:47:18)
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for a number of destinations, potentially clearing the way for the restart of travel. -
News: Virtual Caribbean Travel Marketplace to return next week (2021-05-05 09:38:03)
Caribbean Travel Marketplace will offer buyers from around the world a chance to refresh their portfolios as they prepare for the post-Covid-19 revival of travel and tourism. -
News: Virtual Caribbean Travel Marketplace to return next month (2021-05-05 09:38:01)
Caribbean Travel Marketplace will offer buyers from around the world a chance to refresh their portfolios as they prepare for the post-Covid-19 revival of travel and tourism. -
News: IATA warns testing costs may deter travellers (2021-05-05 09:33:35)
The International Air Transport Association has called on governments to ensure that high costs for Covid-19 testing do not put travel out of reach for individuals and families. -
News: No return for P&O Cruises Australia before September (2021-05-05 09:24:18)
P&O Cruises Australia has announced a six-week extension to its suspension of operations. The line will not now return to sailing until September 17th at the earliest. -
News: American Airlines reopens more Admiral lounges (2021-05-05 08:13:21)
As American continues welcoming customers back to the skies, the airline is reopening additional Admirals Club lounges and adding enhancements to give customers more peace of mind. -
News: UNWTO partners with G20 to drive tourism recovery (2021-05-05 07:01:21)
The UNWTO has sought to served as the sector’s global voice as the tourism ministers of the G20 nations met to devise a way forward for an inclusive, resilient and sustainable recovery. -
News: Fisher appointed marketing director with Saga (2021-05-05 05:19:46)
Hannah Fisher has joined Saga Travel as its new marketing director. Fisher brings with her a wealth of experience gathered over more than 20 years in the marketing industry. -
News: American Express Global Business Travel agrees to acquire Egencia (2021-05-04 13:33:54)
As part of the transaction, Expedia Group would become a shareholder in, and enter a long-term strategic commercial agreement with, American Express Global Business Travel. -
News: Jamaica reopens borders to UK travellers (2021-05-04 13:17:44)
Jamaica has reopened its borders to UK-based travellers. The decision comes after flights to the Caribbean island were banned for several months in the wake of skyrocketing Covid-19 cases in Europe. -
News: New culinary leadership for Sofitel Dubai the Palm (2021-05-04 10:57:02)
Sofitel Dubai the Palm has announced the introduction of a new culinary team. Irish-born Kevin Fleming joins the hotel as the head chef across all the restaurant offerings. -
News: EY: Dangers remain for UK hospitality sector (2021-05-04 10:32:25)
UK-listed travel, hospitality and leisure companies issued 90 per cent fewer profit warnings during the first three months of 2021 than they did during the equivalent period in 2020. -
News: Carnival calls for cruise reopening in United States (2021-05-04 10:02:57)
Carnival Cruise Line has joined members of the Federal Maritime Commission, Galveston city and port officials at the Port of Galveston to highlight the economic impact of cruising in Texas. -
News: Travelodge unveils plans for new UK properties (2021-05-04 09:55:39)
Travelodge has announced it expects to open 17 new hotels across the UK in 2021, creating 360 new jobs and growing its hotel network to 597 locations in the UK, Ireland and Spain. -
News: Lufthansa orders five new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners (2021-05-04 09:34:18)
The incremental order further supports efforts to reduce complexity in the group’s long-haul fleet and improve overall environmental performance by introducing more fuel-efficient widebody jets. -
News: Name unveiled for new Southampton cruise terminal (2021-05-04 09:28:57)
The facility joins the line-up of the four existing terminals in the port, which are named Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Terminal, City Cruise Terminal, Ocean Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Cruise Terminal. -
News: Europe to admit vaccinated tourists this summer (2021-05-04 08:58:49)
Officials plan to admit travellers from countries with “a good epidemiological situation,” as well as those who have had two doses of an EU-approved vaccine.