Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has announced that registration for the recently launched free online training for tourism workers closes today.So far, over 6,500 tourism workers have re…
COVID-19 K.O. for travel and tourism industry: 100 million jobs on the line
The Travel & Tourism sector faces a staggering 100 million jobs losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, WTTC. The startling figure, based on resea…
Coronavirus: Philippine Airlines unveil new PPE uniform on NZ repatriation flight
On Monday Philippine Airlines repatriated 184 Kiwi passengers from Manila.The Airbus A350-900 flight to Auckland was an extraordinary service in many respects. As one of the newest additions to the fl…
As hotels house health care workers, agencies lend a hand
As hotels rush to make lodging available to medical personnel, travel agencies and other travel players are bolstering hospitality industry relief efforts with their own Covid-19 aid initiatives.Among…
Norwegian Cruise Line pushes return back to July
Norwegian Cruise Line has pushed back its potential return to operations into June.Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed it was extending the suspension of all sailings across it…
Air France-KLM receives government support to stay aloft
Air France-KLM has secured at least €7 billion in government funds as the group seeks to overcome a collapse in travel demand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.The Franco-Dutch airline gro…
Wizz Air to relaunch limited Luton services on Friday
Wizz Air has announced the reopening of its London Luton base.Selected flights will return to service from Friday, including those to Budapest in Hungary and Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Craiova, Iasi, Suc…
Mahlatini unveils Healthcare Hero competition
Mahlatini has launched the #HealthCareHeroes competition that aims to recognise the tireless work of health practitioners across the globe and show a small token of our gratitude.The public is invited…
Brazilian tourism lost US$ 2.7 billion in march
According to the National Confederation of Commerce’s estimate, revenues of the Brazilian tourism industry fell 84% compared to the same period last year.Faced with the new coronavirus pandemic,…
Lufthansa completes huge international repatriation programme
The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic and the travel restrictions imposed worldwide as a result have triggered the return of an unprecedented number of holidaymakers and travellers since mid-Marc…