Real Foods Group has launched a reconceptualised dining experience in Kloof Street, Cape Town, to reduce the concern of patrons during COVID-19.The concept focuses on the group’s four fast-ca…
Madeira honoured with top World Travel Awards title
Discover Madeira has been awarded the title of Europe’s Leading Island Destination at the World Travel Awards.It is the seventh time the archipelago has received the accolade.Madeira was refe…
CDC issues framework for cruise return in United States
The Centres for Disease Control & Prevention has allowed a ‘no sail’ order for cruise ships operating in United States waters to expire.In its place, the government body has issued …
Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google
Industry speculation that Tripadvisor could sell Viator — following Tripadvisor’s announcement that the tours and activities brand would operate independently in January — has bee…
Swiss tourism: 10 billion loss this year, recovery only in 2023
In the winter season, Swiss tourism authorities expect to welcome one third fewer European guests. As a result, overnight stays are to decline by 30%.It is a permanent topic on all channels: touris…
German Event industry struggling due to restrictions
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the tourism industry worldwide. This is obviously also the case of German tourism. However, one sector of the industry, in particular, is currently voici…
Taxpayers give SAA R10,5bn
An additional R10,5bn (€546m) has been allocated to SAA in the 2020 medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on Wednesday.The Minister said the r…
EC required to suspend visa exemption of u.s. citizens
Last week, the European Parliament (EP) has demanded that the European Commission (EC) takes measures and suspends the visa exemption of United States nationals traveling to EU for twelve months, i…
Zim sets up COVID-19 testing at major airports
Zimbabwe has set up facilities to expedite COVID-19 and other tests at the country’s three major airports whenever the need arises. Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Service…
Low-cost carries cut capacity as second Covid-19 wave bites
New data from Cirium suggests low-cost airlines in Europe have further scaled back flight operations in recent weeks.Carriers are reacting to a second wave of Covid-19 across the continent and the …