Advantage Travel Partnership has launched a new proactive consumer social media campaign, #KeepCalmTravelOn, to encourage travellers to continue taking trips during the Covid-19 outbreak.The new consu…
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Wounded by Covid-19 crisis, U.S. airlines reduce schedules
U.S. airlines announced service cuts Tuesday to counter the plummeting demand caused by the Covid-19 virus.“This is a crisis that is going to have a large near-term impact on revenue,” Uni…
Plant-based menus taking root in hospitality industry
With diners increasingly seeking sustainable and health-conscious culinary offerings, plentiful plant-based menu options are becoming commonplace across every segment of the hospitality industry.&ldqu…
IATA says coronavirus crisis warrants tax relief for airlines
Citing potential revenue losses of as much as $113 billion due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, IATA called on governments to give the aviation industry some relief on taxes, charges and slot all…
Centara Reserve to launch with Samui property
Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched Centara Reserve, a luxury hotel concept dedicated to creating personal moments and memories in iconic destinations.The curated collection will evoke and inspi…
Eclipse at Half Moon debuts in Jamaica
Half Moon in Jamaica has opened a new luxury resort, Eclipse at Half Moon.Nestled between the lush rolling hills of Montego Bay and the glistening Caribbean Sea, Eclipse at Half Moon is a celebration …
Latest targets of fraudsters are hotel and airline loyalty points
Any idea how many points you have in your loyalty accounts? If you don’t, it would be good idea to start paying attention, say anti-fraud experts, because loyalty point theft is a big and escala…
Marriott International says about 90 hotels are closed due to coronavirus
Marriott International said it could lose about $25 million per month in first-quarter fee revenue due to the coronavirus outbreak, although CEO Arne Sorenson cautioned it was a conservative forecast …
The Westin Monterrey Valle opens in Mexico
The Westin Monterrey Valle has opened, becoming the eighth hotel from the brand in Mexico.Acquired by Fibra Inn and operated by Grupo Hotelero Prisma, the new property is located in the heart of the c…
Expedia unveils huge job cuts to slim organisation
Expedia has said it will dismiss around 3,000 members of staff, including 500 at its headquarters in Seattle.The move comes after a change of leadership following the departure of chief executive Mark…