Experts say they have found evidence of Antarctica once being as warm as New Zealand during the days of the dinosaurs, and covered in dense vegetation.A team of researchers from the UK and Germany has…
Accor says half of its hotels are closed
Accor says that more than half its hotels are currently closed worldwide, with that percentage expected to grow to over two-thirds in the coming weeks.“Over the past three weeks, the [Covid-19] …
Japan launches new e-learning platform to agents
The Japan National Tourism Organisation has announced the launch of new e-learning platform to agents who might suddenly have a lot more time on their hands due to the coronavirus lockdown.The new ser…
Heathrow Airport to operate with one runway
Heathrow will close one of its two runways from Monday following the collapse in aviation demand as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.The move comes shortly after IAG – owner of British Airwa…
Aviation capacity falls dramatically in first week of April
Analysis by ForwardKeys has revealed that the Covid-19 crisis has brought the aviation industry to its knees.In the week to April 5th, international airline seat capacity fell to just 23 per cent of w…
Monday Smile: Patter of little feet at game reserve
While South Africa pauses under lockdown, anti-poaching teams at Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa and Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve have been hard at work.At the reserves, both outside Cape Town …
Travel Advisors Come to the Rescue for Stranded Clients
If there was ever a time to turn to your travel advisor, that time would be now. Many travelers were stranded when international travel came to a halt as the coronavirus outbreak spread around the glo…
Where to find the best breakfast on the Gold Coast
Waking up for a day of exploring the Gold Coast’s local beaches, surf breaks or theme parks requires some serious energy.Don’t tackle the day on an empty stomach: we’ve dished up whe…
Frontier slashes April capacity a staggering 90%
Frontier is reducing April flight capacity by more than 90%, the largest cutback announced to date by a mainline U.S. carrier.“It is the company’s belief that, if there is strong complianc…
American Airlines applying for $12 billion in cash and loans
American Airlines will apply for approximately $12 billion in airline rescue grants and loans, CEO Doug Parker and president Robert Isom said in a letter to employees. “We intend to apply for th…