Kempinski Hotels has confirmed the surprise departure of chief executive Martin Smura.The hotelier will be replaced by Bernold Schroeder on an interim basis, effective immediately.Schroeder will also …
Europe
BA resumes flights to Seychelles
Pointe Larue International Airport in Seychelles welcomed British Airways again on Sunday, (December 13) after the airline took a four-week break amid a second wave of COVID-19 in Europe and the UK.Th…
American Express Global Business Travel seeks to boost rail travel
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has published a report that examines what is needed to make rail a better option for business travellers.Developed with rail stakeholders from the UK and …
Amadeus partners with AXA Partners for new insurance product
While business travel continues to face challenges with the on-going Covid-19 situation, it is paramount that companies have the right tools and data to ensure the safety and well-being of their emplo…
Norwegian files for reconstruction in Oslo
Norwegian has filed for a “reconstruction” under Norwegian law as the carrier battles to survive the Covid-19 shutdown.The airline said the process will coexist with the Irish examinership…
Dark travel destination: Dachau earns millions from tourism
Many places around the world have been turned into dark travel destinations. These are sites that commemorate and remember disasters and atrocities. The common denominator is the fact that people died…
EU countries discuss new travel guidelines
According to IATA, the lack of harmonization to tackle the pandemic in the EU countries causes great confusion and discourages passengers.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) stated that…
Nobu opens a second London property
The Nobu Hotel London Portman Square has opened in London’s Marylebone neighborhood.Among the amenities at the 249-room property are a year-round terrace; a fitness center and wellness facilitie…
Lufthansa Group waives booking fees
Lufthansa Group has extended a flight change fee waiver into next year.From today, all flights Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings can be rebooked as often as desired …
ABTA launches chargeback helpline to members
ABTA has launched two new member advice helplines.They will provide 30 minutes of free advice from leading financial experts on how best to dispute a chargeback, or how to protect a business from data…