Dubai-based Emirates Group has posted a profit of AED1.7 billion (£367 million) for the financial year ended March 31st, down 28 per cent from last year.The fall was attributed to a slowdown …
Air Namibia resumes domestic flights
Air Namibia resumed domestic flights last week, as President Hage Geingob announced a four-stage strategy for Namibia to exit its COVID-19 lockdown.Corporate Communications Officer for External Rel…
Full agenda revealed ahead of second Hospitality Tomorrow event
Bench Events has announced the line-up for the second episode of its global virtual conference, Hospitality Tomorrow, taking place on May 12th.The immersive programme will feature nine hours of con…
Dark predictions fulfilled – European airlines report massive layoffs
Three European airlines announced the loss of thousands of jobs at the end of April. The situation is very critical for the air transportation sector, which has been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis…
United States travel sector peers into post Covid-19 world
Following a collaboration between medical experts and a broad array of businesses and organisations, the United States travel industry has outlined a vision for travel in the post Covid-19 world.Co…
Unite brands Virgin Atlantic job losses premature
The Unite union has branded a decision by Virgin Atlantic to cut up to 3,150 jobs from its global operation as “premature”.Virgin confirmed the news earlier as the airline unveiled plan…
Norwegian close to winning approval for rescue plan
Norwegian Air is inching closer to securing approval for its financial survival plan.Reports suggest shareholders have backed key elements of the proposal, with about 95 per cent of votes cast supp…
Red Sea Development Company signs Saudi social partnership
The Red Sea Development Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the ministry of human resources and social development in Saudi Arabia.In an effort towards enhancing local communities…
SADC countries ease COVID-19 restrictions
As South Africa entered Level 4 of the COVID-19 framework for the risk-adjusted strategy on May 1, many other southern Africa countries have instigated similar strategies in an effort to revive the…
PATA: Asia travel expected to recovery quickly in 2021
Asia is predicted to spearhead a return to visitor growth across Asia Pacific in 2021 according to the newly updated forecasts released last week by the Pacific Asia Travel Association.Considering …