Coronavirus brought the travel industry to a standstill with breakneck speed. But as Australians and New Zealanders have been warned time and time again, the recovery will be the opposite — pain…
Times Square Edition closing permanently
The Times Square Edition, a hotel that made headlines when it opened in Manhattan last year, will close permanently this summer.A spokesperson from Marriott International confirmed that the property i…
Pleasant Holidays meeting demand for open spaces
Hoping to tap into the early stages of post-Covid 19 travel, Pleasant Holidays and its luxury brand Journese launched an “Explore America Getaways Sale” that focuses on secondary, less den…
Turkey has launched “Healthy Tourism Certification” Program
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey has initiated Healthy Tourism Certification program, which shall be applicable as of summer season of 2020. Healthy Tourism Certification, whi…
ibis India’s initiatives towards fighting the COVID19 pandemic
In keeping with the ethos of the brand, the ibis India team is working with government authorities and medical teams to make its accommodation and services available to those most in need. As the worl…
Two SA hotels recognised on by luxury hotel platform
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has recently added two of South Africa’s seaside hotels to its prestigious world platform – The Plettenberg Hotel in Plettenberg Bay and The Marine Hotel i…
Airbus a220 – the star of the post-coronavirus travel world
The A220, one of Airbus’ narrow-body planes, is not only cheaper and has fewer seats, but it is also capable of flying as far as the B737 or A320, becoming the ideal aircraft for the post-corona…
New CLIA training to support Cruise Champions
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is backing the champions of the cruise community with a new online course for travel agents, helping them to gain a greater understanding of the industry …
Vaccine results send travel stocks soaring
Travel and tourism outperformed other sectors on international stock exchanges on Monday (May 18), with investors returning to shares that had been demolished by COVID-19.The gain was across the board…
Campione Ditalia An Italian Town Surrounded By Switzerland
Strolling the promenade of Lake Lugano, palm trees frame a view of snow-covered mountains, offering a hint of the Mediterranean in the middle of the Alps. The area’s beauty so entranced Victoria…