Hawke’s Bay – Art Deco, great wine, food and cycling, (sometimes, all in one event). Yes, it’s the region known for Art Deco, orchards and vineyards but it has so much more to offer.…
Millions of seats cancelled following EU border closure
As many as 48,200 flights and 10.2 million seats could be scrapped after the European Union moved to close external borders for 30 days earlier this week.That is according to new research from Forward…
Civil Aviation Authority extends March ATOL renewals
The UK Civil Aviation Authority a taken a decision to extend the accreditation of all ATOL holders that have applied to renew their paperwork next month.The deadline will be moved from April 1st to Ap…
WTTC: One million tourism jobs lost daily in coronavirus outbreak
As many as one million jobs are being lost every day in the tourism sector due to the sweeping effect of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.According to the …
Marriott points to glimmer of hope in China amid otherwise bleak picture
Marriott International has pointed to small signs of recovery in the Chinese hospitality market as chief executive Arne Sorenson offered a business update amid the rapidly evolving coronavirus outbrea…
IATA: Middle East aviation faces collapse without government support
The International Air Transport Association is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide emergency support to airlines.The move comes as carriers fight for survival following t…
American Airlines to severely curtail international operations
American Airlines has begun to implement a phased suspension of long-haul international flights from the United States.The move follows a decision by president Trump to bar virtually all travellers ar…
Intrepid Group to cease tours until end of April
Intrepid Group is suspending Intrepid Travel and Peregrine Adventures tours globally from today until April 30th.Customers booked to travel during this time will receive a credit valued at 110 per cen…
Hotel industry requests aid amid mass layoffs
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on U.S. hotel occupancy, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) and other hospitality leaders are asking the federal government to buo…
Disney parks closing but avengers campus to come in the summer
While currently, Disney closes all theme parks around the world due to the coronavirus epidemic, the company still plans to open a new one in the summer. On July 18, the Avengers Campus is planned to …