Raul Leal has stepped down as chief executive of Virgin Hotels after leading the company for ten years.He joined company in 2010 as the first employee when it was building its initial pipeline of p…
Celestyal Cruises bumps back restart into April
Due to continued international travel restrictions and port closures arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Celestyal Cruises has delayed the start of its season until April 24th.The line will offer a…
The outlook of the European aviation sector is not rosy
While the aviation sector was hit hard all over the world, it seems that European companies were affected the most. According to the latest data, Europe lost more than half of its airline seat capa…
The worst year for Spanish tourism industry
2020 became the worst year in the history of the Spanish tourism industry, a year in which the largest source of income in Spain plunged, putting thousands of workers on the streets. Exceltur, the …
Leo Burnett wins TUI contract in Europe
TUI has selected Leo Burnett as its creative agency across Europe.The company was selected after a four-way competitive pitch between incumbent VMLY&R London, Leo Burnett, Fold7 and TBWA\London…
Kerridge signs culinary partnership with British Airways
British Airways has announced it will be partnering with British Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge.The chef has designed a number of gourmet food items, which include signature pies and sandwiche…
Youth movement: Insurance data shows a drastic drop in travelers’ age in 2020
U.S. travelers in 2020 were, on average, younger than travelers in 2019, likely due to the fact that Covid-19 tends to more adversely affect those over 65, according to purchasing data from travel …
British Airways secures £2bn in export development loans
British Airways has received commitments for a five-year term-loan Export Development Guarantee Facility of £2 billion.The funds are underwritten by a syndicate of banks, partially guaranteed…
Tips on how to write for a travel magazine
For most people, travelling is a break from the hustle and bustle of work, but for some lucky individuals, it is something that they get paid to do. They get to visit and explore different places, …
Southwest, Sabre reach content agreement
After two years of negotiation, Southwest Airlines and Sabre Corp. have agreed on a full-participation distribution agreement, meaning Sabre customers will have access to Southwest content.Southwes…