As tourism slowly restarts in an increasing number of countries, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released new data measuring the impact of Covid-19 on the sector.After several months of unp…
WTTC unveils safety protocols for global attractions
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its third phase of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels.The latest p…
Pierre & Vacances reopens properties in France
Pierre & Vacances has opened most of its 165 French destinations to clients.Properties across the country have been closed since March 17th, when France entered lockdown in an attempt to slow the …
Trip.com Group partners with Google for new trends report
Trip.com Group has introduced a range of new initiatives as the company seeks to reinvigorate travel.The initiatives were revealed as part of the company’s ‘Travel On’ launch event, …
Comair BRPs seek further extension of business rescue plan
Comair’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs), Shaun Collyer and Richard Ferguson, have asked creditors to extend the publication date for their business rescue plan to June 30.Earlier this mont…
DOT penalizes Copa for Venezuela flights
The Transportation Department has fined Copa Airlines $450,000 for violating a federal prohibition on air service between the U.S. and Venezuela that went into effect last May.The Panama-based airline…
Go NZ: Jesse Mulligan’s best places to eat and drink around New Zealand
A world-famous fish and chip shop may be just down the road but lately it’s been Apatu Aqua in Cooper’s Beach that’s been winning all the awards. There aren’t many things I&rsq…
Palethorpe appointed president of Carnival UK
Carnival Corporation has confirmed that Simon Palethorpe has been named as president, Carnival UK, expanding his current role as president of Cunard.This change coincides with an announcement that the…
TUI hopes to relaunch British holiday programme in July
TUI UK has revealed details of its plans to re-start summer holidays with a limited programme should travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office permit.The company is ready to take Britis…
Stakeholders approve Travelodge voluntary insolvency
The future of Travelodge appears to be on a more stable footing after creditors of approved a company voluntary arrangement.Under the terms of the deal, the low-cost hotel brand will cut the amount of…