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News: UK travel corridor system to be suspended on MondayFri, 15 Jan 2021 17:17:49 +0000British prime minister, Boris Johnson, has announced the UK will close all travel corridors to protect against the risk of as yet unidentified new Covid-19 strains from next week. |
Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Benjamin Ackhurst, hotel manager, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, DubaiFri, 15 Jan 2021 15:18:30 +0000Breaking Travel News chats with Benjamin Ackhurst, hotel manager, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, as the hotel is recognised as one of the best-in-the-business by voters at the World Travel Awards |
News: ABTA calls on government to plot route out of travel shutdownFri, 15 Jan 2021 10:59:15 +0000ABTA chief executive, Mark Tanzer, said: “We are asking the government to use the global travel taskforce structure to convene specific working groups to look at these very issues.” |
News: Leal steps down as chief executive of Virgin HotelsFri, 15 Jan 2021 09:09:16 +0000Raul Leal has stepped down as chief executive of Virgin Hotels after leading the company for ten years. A new leader is expected to be named in the coming weeks. |
News: Silver Dawn floats out for first time in ItalyFri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:57 +0000With the delivery of both Silver Origin and Silver Moon in 2020, and with the delivery of Silver Dawn scheduled for November, Silversea said it was optimistic the sector would recover. |
News: Delta reports $15.6bn loss for financial 2020Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:48:26 +0000Daily cash burn averaged $12 million for the three months to December, though this was down from $24 million per day in the September quarter. |
News: UK authorities ban arrivals from South AmericaFri, 15 Jan 2021 08:34:21 +0000Passengers from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Suriname, French Guiana, Uruguay and Venezuela will be barred from entry. |
News: Virgin Atlantic raises new finance with Boeing Dreamliner dealsFri, 15 Jan 2021 06:49:03 +0000Virgin Atlantic has completed “financing transactions” relating to two Boeing 787 aircraft in partnership with Griffin Global Asset Management and Bain Capital Credit. |
News: Vaccine boosts holiday confidence among older travellersFri, 15 Jan 2021 06:17:06 +0000Holiday company Saga has experienced a notable increase in interest for holidays in recent weeks, with older travellers looking for longer trips, further from home departing in 2022. |
News: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to add Tel Aviv flights next monthFri, 15 Jan 2021 04:32:07 +0000The new route, launching on February 12th, will create new opportunities for travellers and further diversify the tourism sector in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. |
News: American Express Global Business Travel signs Concur dealFri, 15 Jan 2021 02:31:47 +0000This agreement brings the full value of American Express Global Business Travel accommodations program to clients using the Concur Travel booking tool. |
News: Celestyal Cruises bumps back restart into AprilFri, 15 Jan 2021 01:55:30 +0000Due 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. |
Focus: Border woes force Australian tour operators to join forces!Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:53:19 +0000Continual border constraints have dented confidence in travel. However, two tour operators on each side of the New South Wales and Victorian borders, are working together to keep travelers moving within state borders. |
Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel Dubai the Palm ResortThu, 14 Jan 2021 13:56:18 +0000Sofitel Dubai the Palm Resort & Spa general manager, Christophe Schnyder, tells Breaking Travel News winning a series of trophies at the World Travel Awards would provide an excellent springboard to welcome guests this year |
News: Fred Olsen. Cruise Lines delays return until MayThu, 14 Jan 2021 11:14:45 +0000New ship Borealis will still be the first of the fleet to set sail, with her maiden voyage now due to depart on May 22nd. The former Holland America Line ship was initially due to enter service on April 23rd. |
News: Marella Cruises extends pause in operations until end of MarchThu, 14 Jan 2021 09:35:40 +0000Marella Cruises has extended its pause in European operations until March 31st, while long-haul trips are not now expected to return until at least April 30th. |
News: Norwegian to abandon long-haul operationsThu, 14 Jan 2021 09:21:17 +0000Low-cost carrier Norwegian has outlined a simplified business structure and dedicated short haul route network as it plans a return from the Covid-19 shutdown. |
News: England pre-departure Covid-19 testing delayed until MondayThu, 14 Jan 2021 09:10:13 +0000Travellers arriving by plane, train or boat from Monday, including UK nationals, will have to take a test up to 72 hours before leaving the country they are in. |
News: Shearings shifts to trust account modelThu, 14 Jan 2021 08:47:18 +0000Payments are stored in an independently operated secure trust account, until after their holiday has taken place and if the holiday does not go ahead for any reason customers can be refunded. |
News: Ace Hotel Brooklyn set to welcome first guestsThu, 14 Jan 2021 07:03:09 +0000Designed from the ground up in partnership with long-time Ace collaborators Roman and Williams, who shaped both the building and the interiors, the property has 287-rooms. |