At least 40 passengers and crew from a luxury cruise liner have tested positive for COVID-19 and the authorities are still trying to trace a number of passengers from two recent Arctic voyages, public…
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New protective equipment for premium Etihad passengers
Etihad Airways has launched new protective wear for first and business class guests.As part of its new health and hygiene programme, Etihad Wellness, premium passengers will receive a snood style face…
Ascott grows lyf brand in Asia
Victor Betro has been appointed as the new general manager of the Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea.The industry leader has moved from the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai to the city on the southern coast of Jorda…
Global borders slowly reopening UNWTO research reveals
The responsible restart of tourism is underway around the world as growing numbers of destinations ease Covid-19 related travel restrictions and adapt to the new reality.According to the latest analys…
No aviation recovery until 2024 predicts IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released an updated global passenger forecast showing that the recovery in traffic has been slower than had been expected.In the base case scenar…
Uzbekistan’s tourism bets on compensations for infected visitors
Uzbekistan’s tourism sector, which has recently been growing stronger, is facing difficulties during the Covid 19 pandemic. The president wants to attract tourists to the Central Asian country w…
JA Ocean View Hotel to reopen next week
Vibrant beach-front property JA Ocean View Hotel on the Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence is set to officially reopen on Wednesday as Dubai continues to move past the Covid-19 pandemic.Located by one of …
IndiGo latest airline to unveil Covid-19 cuts
IndiGo will cut ten per cent of its workforce as it downsizes to meet falling demand in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.The largest carrier in India last month said it would seek to cut over £…
Virgin Atlantic returns to the skies after Covid-19 grounding
After a three-month hiatus, Virgin Atlantic will be welcoming customers back onboard this evening with the first passenger flight departing London Heathrow to Hong Kong.To ensure the health and safety…
Zuber appointed chief executive of Kerzner International
Kerzner International has announced a restructure of its strategic leadership team.Michael Wale, who has held the role of chief executive since February 2018, has been invited to join the board of dir…