joint research effort conducted by the MMGY Travel Intelligence and the Destinations International Foundation, which encompassed approximately 200 destination management organizations (DMOs), revealed…
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Golf resorts optimistic about quick return to greens
The Mauna Lani resort on the Island of Hawaii had been reopened less than three months after a $200 million renovation when the Covid-19 outbreak forced the shutdown of its hotel and amenities, includ…
Airlines under pressure for refund policies
U.S. airlines are facing intense congressional and legal pressure for their handling of refunds during the Covid-19 crisis.On Friday, 10 Democratic senators — spearheaded by Edward Markey (D-Mas…
Boeing flies personal protective equipment from China to New Hampshire
Boeing has completed its first Covid-19 transport mission, using a 737-700 aircraft from its corporate fleet to bring personal protective equipment from China to the United States.Working in partnersh…
Seabourn extends sailing suspension until June
Seabourn will extend a pause in its global operations to include departures through to the end of June.The brand had previously announced its five ships would not sail before May 14th, effectively can…
Airlines agree to Treasury’s terms for rescue funding
Ten major U.S. airlines have agreed to accept a combination of payroll grants and low-interest loans that are available under the Cares Act, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin confirmed on Tuesday. Spir…
Delivery of Enchanted Princess delayed due to coronavirus shutdown
Princess Cruises has confirmed the delivery of Enchanted Princess has been delayed as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.A new delivery date has not been determined since the Fincantieri yard …
Marriott updates cancellation policy to woo travellers
Marriott International has updated its cancellation policy as it seeks to encourage travellers into booking hotel rooms once the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is past.For guests with existing rese…
US-based cruise ships barred from operation for further 100 days
The Unites States Centres for Disease Control & Prevention have extended a ‘no sail order’ for 100 days, or until health bodies declare the Covid-19 pandemic over.The move effectively …
Boeing suspends 787 Dreamliner operations in South Carolina
Boeing will temporarily suspend all 787 operations at Boeing South Carolina from today until further notice.The move impacts the airport campus, emergent operations, interiors responsibility centre So…