Hotelbeds has entered into a distribution partnership with the Ascott, a Singapore-based company that has grown to become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators.The distribution part…
UKinbound headed to Manchester for annual convention
UKinbound has announced that the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Manchester has been selected to host its annual convention next year.Manchester 2021 will take place in early February at the Midland Hot…
IAG cuts further capacity as recovery stalls
International Airlines Group has confirmed it will cut further flights between October and December as a modest recovery in aviation traffic stalls.The group – which owns British Airways, Iberia…
Marella Cruises unveils 2021 winter itineraries
Marella Cruises has announced its winter 2021 programme, giving details of new ports of call and itineraries.The departures go on sale today.From December next year, Marella Discovery’s ‘A…
United flights – ‘it’s time to open borders to meet demand’
It is clear there is demand for travel to resume to ‘Destination South Africa’ and a definitive indication that South Africa should open its borders and welcome back tourism.“It&rsqu…
Costa Cruises to pull out of South America this winter
Costa Cruises has cancelled the planned deployment of ships in South America during the 2020-2021 season.All cruises aboard Costa Fascinosa, Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica ships in South America, w…
Cunard opens booking for 2022 World Voyage
A new 2022 World Voyage from Cunard on the illustrious Queen Mary 2 has gone on sale.During the trip, the iconic ocean liner will make calls to Greece, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong,…
United dropping change fees for Mexico, Caribbean
United Airlines will extend its recently announced long-term elimination of change fees to include Mexico and the Caribbean.Related report: Airlines hope new change fee rules move bookings from basic …
Cities Direct closes in wake of Covid-19 slowdown
Cheltenham-based Cities Direct has closed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.The news was announced earlier by Martyn Sumners, executive director of AITO, following consultations with managing direc…
easyJet cuts capacity in wake of latest quarantine changes
easyJet has confirmed it will cut flying capacity in response to the ever-changing quarantine restrictions imposed by the UK government.Seven Greek islands were removed from the safe list earlier, mea…