The World Travel & Tourism Council has released a new report detailing the critical role the industry will have in the economic recovery in the Americas once the Covid-19 pandemic has passed.In it…
Flight Centre Travel Group strengthens liquidity position
Flight Centre Travel Group has announced a package of initiatives to strengthen its balance sheet and liquidity position.The company has secured a total AUD$900 million through a mix of capital raisin…
Delivery of Enchanted Princess delayed due to coronavirus shutdown
Princess Cruises has confirmed the delivery of Enchanted Princess has been delayed as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.A new delivery date has not been determined since the Fincantieri yard …
Jamaica tourism launches fundraising effort to support island
The Jamaica Tourist Board seeking to help the Caribbean destination fight the spread of Covid-19 with a telethon.The Jamaica, Together We Stand event will take place tomorrow at 15:00 island time.The …
LOT Polish Airlines pulls out of Condor deal
Polish Aviation Group is withdrawing from its proposed takeover of the German airline Condor.The parent company of Polish flag-carrier LOT revealed the decision earlier in the wake of the coronavirus …
#Voices of Travel: We are looking into offering unconventional holidays, says Saran Subba
In this ongoing series, we explore how humans of travel are mitigating the ongoing COVID19 outbreak. Saran Subba, Founder and MD, Hi on Life reflects upon Nepal’s capability to deal with crises …
Captive-born cheetah fathers cubs in the wild
The first captive-born male cheetah – released from Ashia’s Breeding, Wilding and Release Project – has sired two cubs with a wild female in the Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern …
IATA warns 25 million jobs could be lost in aviation collapse
The International Air Transport Association has released new analysis showing that some 25 million jobs are at risk of disappearing with plummeting demand for air travel amid the Covid-19 crisis.Globa…
Police board Ruby Princess in Australia to interview crew
Australian police have boarded Ruby Princess to take possession of its black box and question crew members.The ship docked and disembarked guests in Sydney three weeks ago, with those passengers now l…
Marriott updates cancellation policy to woo travellers
Marriott International has updated its cancellation policy as it seeks to encourage travellers into booking hotel rooms once the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is past.For guests with existing rese…