The Algarve region of Portugal is preparing to open its beaches for tourists on Saturday.The news comes as the destination, renowned for its 200 kilometres of coastline, gears up for flights to resume…
ATM Virtual: Newly-launched three-day event opens to guests
Travel trade professionals from across the world will gather online for the opening of Arabian Travel Market Virtual today, a for the region’s tourism community.The debut event, which will run f…
Draft SAA business rescue plan leaked
Restructuring SAA is likely to cost taxpayers another R21bn (€1bn), according to a draft business rescue plan leaked to the media on today (June 1).The draft, prepared by SAA Business Rescue Prac…
TW survey: Travel suppliers hurry to bring domestic inventory to advisors
While the Covid-19 travel recovery is largely expected to start locally and grow regionally, few advisors are reporting a rise in domestic bookings since the pandemic shut down global travel, accordin…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Kiwi tourists may be allowed into Japan under proposed plan
The Japanese government is considering easing its entry ban on several countries with low Covid-19 infection rates — and New Zealand has reportedly made the cut.According to a government source,…
JetBlue CEO says airlines must rethink the $200 change fee
Airlines will find it difficult to resume their previous practices for change and cancellations fees when the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, according to JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes.And, Southwest CEO Gary K…
Weekend Brunch returns to Nobu at Atlantis, the Palm
Starting from today, Nobu will be offering a brand-new Weekend Brunch, taking place every Friday and Saturday from 12:00-15:00.With packages starting from AED345 per person, guests can while away an a…
Dove steps down as Skyscanner chief executive
Bryan Dove is stepping down as Skyscanner chief executive for family reasons.He has spent five years with the company, having taken over the top job in 2018.Moshe Rafiah, vice chair of Skyscanner, is …
UNWTO issues latest guidance to restart tourism
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines designed to help the sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from Covid-19.The guidelines highlight the need …
SAA launches repatriation portal
SAA has secured approvals during the South African national lockdown to operate repatriation flights to and from several international destinations.“This is after SAA approached government to gr…