The country’s managed isolation facilities are now fully booked until after Christmas.There has been an increase in people coming home for the holidays and as of this morning more than 32,000 pe…
Hilton CEO says Q3 occupancy up ‘meaningfully’
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta expressed some measured optimism during the company’s third-quarter earnings call Wednesday, reporting steady progress on the systemwide occupancy front and a gradual p…
Low loads lead to flight cancellations
International airlines returned to South Africa following the announcement that the country’s borders could reopen on October 1.However, the restrictive international travel regulations that the…
Lufthansa trials rapid COVID testing
Lufthansa will start the first test runs for comprehensive COVID-19 antigen rapid tests on selected flights between Munich and Hamburg on Thursday (November 12).The tests are run in close co-operation…
UK travel ban, “a nightmare before Christmas”
Britain has introduced a travel ban as part of a four-week lockdown prompted by an alarming jump in the COVID-19 infection rate to one in 100 people. In what has been described as a “Nightmare b…
Tourism safety – Western Cape goes digital
Western Cape tourism bodies have launched the Safe Travels website, which is designed to help tourists navigate important health and safety regulations in the province.The website was developed by the…
Ashton takes Oakwood development role in Europe
Oakwood has announced the appointment of Maria Ashton as vice president, development, Europe.Ashton brings a stellar track record of excellence in leadership with a strong international background in …
QT Auckland Chef Sean Connolly’s life in travel
Sean Connolly shares his memories from a life in travelWhat do you miss most about travel right now?The thrill of it. I miss the butterflies and excitement of jumping on a plane, awaiting new destinat…
JetBlue is the latest airline to retreat from seat blocking
The days of airlines blocking seats to make passengers feel safer about flying during the pandemic are coming closer to an end.JetBlue is the latest to indicate it is rethinking the issue. A spokesman…
Dunn steps down from chief financial role at Gatwick
Gatwick chief financial officer, Nick Dunn, has stepped down from the role in order to take up a new career opportunity with CityFibre.He will assume the chief financial officer role with the alternat…