The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted all destinations worldwide to introduce restrictions on travel, research by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has found.This represents the most sever…
ABTA requests furlough extension for agents
ABTA has asked the chancellor to extend the salary support scheme offered by the government for the UK travel industry.The trade body argued the move would be in recognition that travel companies w…
Air Astana to restart domestic connections on Friday
As the aviation fightback from the coronavirus shutdown continues to gather pace, Air Astana has said it will resume scheduled flights between Almaty and Nur-Sultan starting May 1st.The flag-carrie…
Coping with COVID: Hotel remains operational
The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront has remained operational during the lockdown, to service existing guests as well as those from other establishments who were unable to travel home.“We’…
World Travel Market launches new global hub
World Travel Market has launched a new online portal, WTM Global Hub, to connect and support travel industry professionals around the world.The resource offers the latest guidance and knowledge to …
Air New Zealand permanently cuts routes following Covid-19 grounding
Air New Zealand will not resume operation of its suspended Auckland-Buenos Aires and Los Angeles-London routes due to the deep impact of Covid-19 on forward travel demand.The airline has also taken…
Southwest reveals unprecedented decline in demand for travel
Southwest Airlines has reported a first quarter net loss of $94 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.First quarter operating revenue was $4.2 billion, down 17.8 per cent year-over-year.Gary Kelly, c…
Ryanair offers vouchers instead of cash refunds
Ryanair has warned passengers they may have to wait until the coronavirus pandemic has passed before they can claim cash refunds.In the latest update to its refund policy, the low-cost carrier said…
UKHospitality urges government to speed up loan approvals
UKHospitality has revealed the results of the first comprehensive survey of the hospitality sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.Businesses were asked about their experiences of accessing loans, ins…
Emirates pledges to speed up refunds
Emirates has ramped up its capability to process refunds.The decision is designed lessen the impact on customers and travel trade partners hit by travel disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.…