After a seven-year redesign and meticulous restoration of a collection of seven historic buildings, the new Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is now confirming reservations.Having initially planned to open in…
Saudi Arabia begins work on Diriyah Gate Development
Development work has commenced on the first phase of US$20 billion Diriyah Gate Development Authority development pipeline.Officials hope the move marks the beginning of a bold new era of construction…
Mindset change needed for township tourism
COVID-19 has provided a reset button – there is now an opportunity for township tourism SMMEs to start things they hadn’t been able to do before, and provide more for the tourism scene in …
Aeromexico files for bankruptcy protection in United States
Aeromexico has become the third Latin American carrier to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States.The flag-carrier said it would use the respite to financially restructure, whil…
Transtasman bubble: Plan ahead for a road trip through New South Wales
Oliver Pelling finds five unmissable road trips to take in New South Wales once the borders reopenSydney might be the shiniest jewel in New South Wales’ crown, but beyond the glitz and clamour o…
Trade group warns about mass hotel foreclosures
The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) is sounding the alarm over an anticipated wave of hotel foreclosures, citing recent data indicating that only 20% of U.S. hotels have received any deb…
Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs as aviation demand slumps
Airbus has announced plans to downsize its global workforce with the loss of 15,000 jobs.The move follows the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent sharp fall in demand for new commercial aircraft.The p…
easyJet to close bases at Stansted, Southend and Newcastle
easyJet has begun consultations on plans to close bases at Stansted, Southend and Newcastle.The low-cost carrier confirmed earlier this year it would reduce staff numbers by a third as it battles back…
British Airways to increase route network in coming weeks
British Airways will resume flying to more destinations across its network this month, albeit offering fewer frequencies due to reduced demand and the impact of the global quarantine restrictions.Acro…
Premier rolls out hotel reopening
Premier Hotels will reopen more properties in August, following the June reopening of Premier Splendid Inn Bloemfontein, Premier Hotel Mapungubwe, Premier Hotel ELICC and Premier Hotel Regent, the hot…