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Airline Alliances urge universal travel standards

To facilitate the safe restart of international travel and restore the value contributed by travel and tourism to the world’s economy, the three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are calling on G7 governments, at their upcoming leadership summit on 11-13 June, to agree on a common set of travel and health standards to…

Richard Branson unveils Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas

Richard Branson has welcomed the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The Virgin Group founder was the first to arrive at the casino-resort in a parade of classic British cabs

How ixigo’s new ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ will display real-time slot availability from CoWIN site

ixigo has launched ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ tool on its flights & trains app displaying real-time slot availability from the CoWIN website

What’s up in UAE? Tourism recovery, high vaccination rates and hotel occupancy rates on the rise

Wego.com talks about howthe UAE is acing recovery with high vaccination rates and hotel occupancy rates on the rise in the UAE

Phuket Sandbox Programme that will reopen the island to vaccinated travellers without quarantine has received conditional approval from the National Communicable Diseases Committee (NCDC).

Airlines

Cathay Pacific will close its Australian flight crew base

Joe Cusmano Jun 15, 2021

Cathay Pacific has confirmed it will close its Australian base in July. This follows news the Hong Kong-based airline will shut its Canada base.

Airlines

Qantas Club drops joining fee and offers status credits

Joe Cusmano Jun 15, 2021

Qantas is waiving the $99 Qantas Club joining fee, reducing annual renewal fees and putting up to 100 status credits on the table in an 'end of financial year' promotion for its Qantas Club…

Airlines

Air New Zealand to establish crew base in Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Jun 15, 2021

Air New Zealand has extended its agreement with the Australian Government to operate flights between Norfolk Island and Australia from 30 August 2021 until the end of August 2023.

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VACCINATION UPDATES

Vaccination Updates

Phuket’s July reopening gets conditional approval

Kristin Mariano Jun 15, 2021
OTAs & Tour Operators

Vaccinations driving surge in UK tourism demand – Tripadvisor

Kristin Mariano Jun 10, 2021
Vaccination Updates

United requires all new hires to be vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Jun 8, 2021
Vaccination Updates

COVID-vaccinated Australians could be allowed to travel soon

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021
Vaccination Updates

The future of travel bubbles in APAC

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2021
Vaccination Updates

One year of free Qantas flights and more as vaccination incentive

Joe Cusmano Jun 3, 2021
Vaccination Updates

Airlines will require staff to be vaccinated or face consequences

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2021
Vaccination Updates

Qantas ponders free flights and points as vaccination incentive

Joe Cusmano May 31, 2021
Vaccination Updates

Vaccinated frequent flyers could win free flights for a year

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2021
Vaccination Updates

Expect airlines and cruise lines to require proof of vaccination

Joe Cusmano May 26, 2021

INTERVIEWS

Tourism Boards

South Australia tourism is back in the spotlight for all the right reasons

Anthony Gallagher May 28, 2021
Interviews

Revenue rebound, the Groups360 way: This platform is helping hotels on journey to post-pandemic recovery

Megha Paul May 7, 2021
Technology

How NDC can help in travel recovery in a post-COVID world

Kristin Mariano Apr 28, 2021
Expedition Cruising

Small ship expedition cruising emerges from COVID-19 as a clear winner

Anthony Gallagher Apr 14, 2021
Tourism

When will Middle East travellers return to UK and what lies ahead when they return?

Megha Paul Apr 13, 2021
Cruise

PONANT promises luxurious adventure while keeping you safe

Kristin Mariano Apr 8, 2021
Interviews

For Accor, the future is always incredibly positive

Anthony Gallagher Mar 30, 2021
Interviews

Fishing where the fish are: How one woman steers 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts amid the pandemic

Kristin Mariano Mar 24, 2021
Interviews

Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2021
Hotels

Discover Vana Belle Koh Samui: “The perfect atmosphere to relax, recharge and rejuvenate”

Alastair Newport Mar 10, 2021

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