Boeing has confirmed it will cut a further 7,000 jobs as losses from the Covid-19 pandemic continue to devastate the aviation sector.The US manufacturer, which had already announced deep cuts, said st…
Where to eat, drink and stay in Lyttelton
This tiny port town is a bit gritty, a bit rejuvenated, and a lot cool. Lyttelton is a base for artists and musicians, so the town is an interesting mix of bohemian and shipping industry. The main wha…
Global travel industry on pace to lose 174 million jobs
LONDON (AP) — The global travel and tourism industry is on course to lose 174 million jobs this year if current restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in place, a leading indu…
Learning Journeys is spinning off from Perillo Tours
Perillo’s Learning Journeys is leaving Perillo Tours to become a separate company.As the company launches independently as Learning Journeys, it will no longer be an active member of the USTOA, …
UK outbound travel to be suspended under new lockdown rules
People in England are being advised to avoid all non-essential travel as the county prepares for a new Covid-19 lockdown.In effect, foreign holidays and overnight stays anywhere in the UK are to be ba…
Kuwait Airways welcomes new A330neo planes from Airbus
Kuwait Airways has received its first two A330neos from Airbus.These aircraft are the first of eight A330neos ordered by the airline.The national airline of Kuwait currently operates a fleet of 15 Air…
Zim ranked safest destination to visit
Tourlane, a US-based travel and tourism agency, has named Zimbabwe the safest place to visit globally when countries reopen their borders for international travellers post-COVID-19.Security risks such…
Machu Picchu reopened for locals – tour packages are half-priced
Since the November 1, Machu Picchu reopened to national tourists to promote domestic tourism, offering tours at 50% of the price before the pandemic.The Government has scheduled the reopening of Machu…
An early end to Europe river cruising season?
Rising Covid-19 cases in Europe may bring an early end to the Continent’s already limited river cruise season.Several of the European lines that have been sailing during the pandemic have cancel…
Aviation slump drags Airbus into the red
European plane manufacturer Airbus as reported a loss of €641 million for the first nine months of the financial year, down from a profit of €3,593 million in 2019.A statement said the rever…