Iata has suspended ticketing authority for Comair with immediate effect.The airline, which operates kulula.com and the British Airways franchise in Southern Africa under licence, reported substantial …
Avianca files for bankruptcy protection in United States
Colombian flag-carrier Avianca has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to avoid becoming a further aviation victim of the coronavirus pandemic.The carrier sought Chapter 1…
Branson to sell $500m stake in Virgin Galactic
Richard Branson is reportedly to sell a stake in Virgin Galactic to raise $500 million to prop up his other businesses.He currently owns 55 per cent of the venture, and is thus likely to lose his cont…
Encouraging travelers with labels and health certifications
Hotel groups, destinations, event specialists… Numerous players in the tourism industry have decided to create charters and labels to assure their customers of their commitment to hygiene and p…
Marriott CEO believes the worst is over
While Marriott International’s global revenue per available room (RevPAR) plummeted 90% in April, Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson said the company takes solace that “negative trends appear to h…
Italian tourism attempts to restart in critical situation
Italy is one of the countries that has been affected the most by the Coronavirus pandemic. And with tourism being one of the most important sectors for the country’s economy (13% of the GDP), a …
“We love Thailand” to boost domestic tourism
The Thai Tourism Board is preparing to launch the “We Love Thailand” campaign to boost domestic tourism after the situation normalizes.The chairman of the council, Chairat Trirattanajarasp…
Coping with COVID: E Cape rallies to get tourists home
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) and the Eastern Cape tourism sector have rallied to help international tourists get home, following the travel restrictions that were implemented in late …
SAA BRPs ‘considering judgement’ following Labour Court ruling
SAA’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) – Les Matuson and Siviwe Dongwana – are considering the judgement handed down by the Labour Court on Friday (May 8) that ruled that issuing…
Top 10 Auckland volcanoes to stretch your legs during lockdown
The city of Auckland is built on a vast volcanic field, currently dormant, but by no means extinct. Not many cities could claim to be built atop such a simmering hotpot of volcanic activity.Dozens of …