Virgin Atlantic has completed “financing transactions” relating to two Boeing 787 aircraft in partnership with Griffin Global Asset Management and Bain Capital Credit.The carrier said the …
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Marella Cruises extends pause in operations until end of March
Marella Cruises has extended its pause in European operations until March 31st, while long-haul trips are not now expected to return until at least April 30th.The TUI-owed line said the decision was d…
Scottish hotel market expected to recover quickly
More than five years after Scotland’s capital Edinburgh became the second most visited city in the UK, the country’s hotel market continued to flourish. Edinburgh had an impressive 46.1% i…
Tourism in italy dropped to 1969 levels
A disastrous year has come to an end for tourism in Italy. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism sales have plummeted to the same levels of 1969. This was reported by the tourism association A…
Ferran steps into role as IAG chairman
International Airlines Group has confirmed that Antonio Vazquez has retired as a director of the company and chairman of the board.As previously announced, Javier Ferran has succeeded him as chairman.…
MSC Grandiosa delays return until late January
The return of MSC Grandiosa has been delayed until January 24th in response to the latest lockdown restrictions in Italy.The ship will sail from Genoa.MSC said the move was the result of an extension …
ABTA confirms agents are eligible for new government grants
The government has published amended regulations that explicitly reference retail travel agents as businesses that are required to legally close in tier four areas within England.Trade body ABTA argue…
Travel sector calls for further support as new lockdown begins
The travel sector has called for further financial support in the wake of new lockdown restrictions across the UK, but there are signs of optimism ahead of the key summer season.Prime minister Boris J…
UK government offers £4.6 billion in new lockdown grants
The UK chancellor of the exchequer has announced one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses as the country enters a third lockdown.With people urged to stay at home across th…
Rabbie’s launches new tours across UK and Ireland
Rabbie’s has released new tours, featuring remote destinations like Bullers of Buchan to see puffins and Tranent for a tipple at the distillery known for the Edinburgh Malt.With an extensive 202…