Swan Hellenic has announced that Tom Dumbrell is to join the company as UK sales director from next month.He will bring a combination of youthful energy, out-of-the-box thinking and extensive cruise i…
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Half of pilots grounded by Covid-19 travel slump
More than half of the airline pilots in the world are currently not flying for a living, according to the first worldwide survey of the profession since the Covid-19 crisis.The Pilot Survey – ca…
Hydrogen-Powered transport – first efforts in train and airplane sectors
With the goal of cutting carbon emissions from fossil fuels, many transport companies have launched projects involving hydrogen-powered vehicles. Several countries committed to reaching carbon neutral…
CAA extends ATOL credit note protection to March
The CAA has confirmed it will extend ATOL protection for new refund credit notes up to the end of March.This means that consumers whose package holiday bookings are cancelled will be able to safely ac…
Spanish tourism calls for more aid
The coronavirus has torn Spanish tourism apart, setting it back to 1995 levels. The industry’s contribution to Spain’s GDP was 106 billion euros smaller in 2020 (about 69% of activity). A …
Minor eyes China expansion with Funyard partnership
All passengers flying Singapore Airlines outbound from Singapore and Indonesia (bound for Singapore) will be able to book pre-departure polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and serology tests as part of…
Norwegian welcomes financial support of Norway government
The government of Norway has confirmed it will support low-cost carrier Norwegian through a contribution to new funding capital.The airline said the decision would significantly increase its chances o…
Montcalm East to welcome first guests in London
Montcalm East, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is set to open in Shoreditch this spring.Situated in one of most energetic and vibrant areas of London, the property inherits the site of the existing M b…
Turkish Airlines launches “TK Extra Care”, a new hygiene programme in collaboration with Dr Oz
Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, launched a new hygiene programme “TK Extra Care”, which highlights new protective hygiene measures, in collaboration with…
UNWTO seeking to restart tourism at Madrid conference
The global tourism sector is starting the new year prepared to #RestartTourism when conditions allow, with the World Tourism Organisation set to again bring together leaders from across the public and…