ETOA and UKInbound will work together to host the first online Britain & Ireland Marketplace next month.The event, now in its thirteenth manifestation, brings together suppliers with the main prod…
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Accor creates new lifestyle business with Ennismore
Accor will merge its lifestyle brands with London-based group Ennismore, owner of the Hoxton hotel chain.The new entity, which will operate under the Ennismore name, will be two-thirds owned by Accor …
The Dilly to launch in London next spring
In early 2021, Le Méridien Piccadilly will become the Dilly, an independently owned and operated hotel.The historic hotel dates back to 1908 and the transformation over the coming months and ye…
American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld launch transatlantic COVID-19 testing trial
American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on selected flights from the United States (US) to London Heathrow (LHR), in a combi…
RARE India collaborates with Secret Retreats to promote earth friendly and people centric travel experiences
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught everyone the importance of community and collaboration. This is especially true for the travel and hospitality industry worldwide, which is struggling to get on to its…
Government to introduce airport support package
The government has unveiled plans for a new financial support package for English airports and ground handlers serving them.The support, which is designed to shore up jobs and reinforce local economie…
British Airways launches Christmas selloff
For the first time in its history, British Airways has decided to unlock the doors to its warehouse this Christmas to give customers and aviation fans the unique opportunity to get their hands on item…
Seabourn cancels select sailings until November 2021
Seabourn will cancel a series of 2021 voyages for two ships in its fleet as part of a broader redeployment in preparation for an eventual return to service.The cancellations come while the brand works…
How will people travel in 2021?
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic it is really difficult to predict any future developments. However, the travel portal eDreams Odigeo attempted to provide an insight into the changed travel behavior, the …
Finnish M/S Viking Grace rescued from the Aland islands shores returns to port
A passenger ferry that ran aground in heavy winds in a Baltic Sea archipelago between Finland and Sweden was dragged off the shore and towed early Sunday to a port, where some of its over 300 passenge…