Due to current market conditions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Celestyal Cruises has reviewed its forward-looking capacity requirements. After careful thought and consideration, the company has sold the Experience and will continue to operate the same sized fleet that has served it well prior to the pandemic. The decision to sell the Experience will […]
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today warned the UK government that with the furlough scheme coming to an end, it has just 30 days left to save travel businesses which are struggling to survive. WTTC also warns that unless international travel opens up more widely, with simplified controls, the UK is facing a […]
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The business travel industry continues to report an overall willingness and optimism about the return to business travel. However, the rise of the Delta variant and other variants has become a cause for uncertainty and increased concern over the past month. This is according to the latest poll from The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking, and advocacy for the industry. This poll is the 22nd in a series tracking the pulse of GBTA’s membership of global travel […]
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Enpact and the TUI Care Foundation have officially launched the Tourism Recovery Programme. During the six month programme, the participating businesses will gain access to dedicated mentoring, business development support and financial assistance from the German government. The mentoring programme, which will take place between November 2021 and January 2022, will provide tailored guidance through […]
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Ryanair, today (16 Aug) announced two new Greek routes for Winter ’21 to Cologne and Bucharest, both operating twice-weekly services from October 2021 as part of Greece’s W21 schedule. Greek customers can now book a much-deserved Winter break to one of Ryanair’s new routes and enjoy a city break with the reassurance of a […]
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says the government should bear the cost of hugely expensive and unnecessary PCR tests for fully jabbed citizens, which are deterring Britons from travelling. Over the weekend, the UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid requested the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) step in to investigate ‘excessive’ pricing and ‘exploitative […]
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The TUI Group has successfully completed the sale of its minority stake in a property portfolio to the Riu family. The portfolio which was previously held jointly between TUI and RIU consists of 21 properties, comprising 19 existing buildings and two in development. The divestment only includes the ownership of these properties. The operation and […]
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Silversea Cruises yesterday christened Silver Moon as the newest ship in its ultra-luxury fleet, building momentum in the cruise line’s global return to service. Held aboard the ship in the port of Piraeus, Silver Moon’s official naming ceremony was attended by many esteemed guests, including Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean Group, Chairman and CEO; Roberto […]
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 54-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced the addition of Katakolon (Olympia) as its new embarkation port in Greece. Starting September 17, 2021, guests sailing onboard Norwegian Getaway’s immersive Mediterranean sailings in 2021 will have the chance to embark at the Ionian port, […]
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Zeus International, the fastest growing consulting, management, and development services Hospitality Group in Southern Europe, is pleased to announce another successful acquisition in Milan, Italy. The group, specifically, proceeded with the acquisition of the company Malpensa Gestioni, Tenant of the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Milan, in the area of Malpensa airport. The Zeus International […]
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