The postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai is set to be approved by the Bureau International des Expositions, with the change of dates having already surpassed the required two-thirds threshold.Following a r…
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ForwardKeys charts slow recovery in domestic Chinese aviation
ForwardKeys has revealed that domestic air travel in China has been recovering slowly in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.However, with news that Beijing has lifted its 14-day quarantine requirement …
Vietnam Airlines to increase domestic services
Vietnam Airlines and its subsidiaries have confirmed plans to increase domestic operations.The move comes as the country claims “effective containment” of the Covid-19 outbreak.The airline…
Air Astana to restart domestic connections on Friday
As the aviation fightback from the coronavirus shutdown continues to gather pace, Air Astana has said it will resume scheduled flights between Almaty and Nur-Sultan starting May 1st.The flag-carrier w…
Sofo to lead Germany tourism in the Gulf
The German National Tourist Office has appointed Yamina Sofo to the role of director of sales and marketing in the Gulf countries.In her new capacity, Sofo will provide leadership and strategic direct…
Wizz Air to relaunch limited Luton services on Friday
Wizz Air has announced the reopening of its London Luton base.Selected flights will return to service from Friday, including those to Budapest in Hungary and Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Craiova, Iasi, Suc…
Ras Al Khaimah to launch hotel certification programme
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority is working closely with the local public service department to create a certification program aimed at hospitality providers.The certification process will…
British Airways brings travellers home from India
British Airways is flying thousands of UK nationals who have been stranded in India as a result of the Covid-19 crisis back to the UK this week.The airline has already flown back thousands of travelle…
Red Sea Project unveils plans for Coastal Village
Officials at the Red Sea Development Company have unveiled plans for a Coastal Village as part of the wider development.A key part of phase one of the project, the location has been finalised in partn…
Arabian Travel Market to return in May 2021
The 2020 Arabian Travel Market has been cancelled, with the event set to return next year.After initially postponing the tradeshow until June, organisers have now bowed to the inevitable in the wake o…