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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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Headline News

Will the Delta variant bring back miserable memories for the Australian travel industry?

Canadian author Ronald Wright once said, “Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.” Will the statement stand true as variants of the coronavirus continue to make their grim appearances, or will we finally win the war against the invisible enemy? … Continue Reading

Genting Hong Kong to build, manage cruise ships for global hotel brands

Speaking at a naming ceremony for the recently completed Crystal Endeavour at the company’s MV Werften shipyards in Germany on Saturday, Genting Hong Kong President and CEO Colin Au revealed plans to build and manage a new line of cruise ships on behalf of international hotel brands. … Continue Reading

IATA Warns Testing Costs May Deter Travellers

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to ensure that high costs for Covid-19 testing do not put travel out of reach for individuals and families. … Continue Reading

Countries Eager to Reopen to Travel as Pandemic Recedes

Whilst Australia with its low vaccination rate is not in a hurry to open the international borders, around the globe, countries are taking different approaches for re-opening to travel after more than a year of virtual lockdowns in most of the world. … Continue Reading

How The Travel Industry is Working to Restore Demand

The travel and tourism industry must “provide the answers” in the recovery from COVID-19, but its fragmented approach still threatens to undermine progress. … Continue Reading

Aviation News

SWISS presents its new Premium Economy Class

SWISS today unveiled its new Premium Economy Class, which will supplement its existing Economy, Business, and First classes of travel from the fourth quarter of this year. … Continue Reading

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Airport News

Airport Dimensions and Swissport have completed a deal to acquire No1 Lounges business

Airport Dimensions, a global leader in travel and passenger experiences and market leaders in the US with its The Club brand, has reached an agreement with joint venture partner Swissport, owner of Aspire, a leading global lounge and global aviation services company, to acquire the No1 Lounges business through our joint venture SwissportALD. … Continue Reading

Covid-19 News

NSW Govt Lockdown financial support welcome but more needed

Peak industry body, the Accommodation Association today congratulated the NSW Government on its rapid provision of lockdown financial support for business but called for urgent assistance for Sydney hotels struggling to survive. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Coronavirus (Covid-19)

• Mask-Wearing Reduces COVID-19 Transmission, Study Finds

Cruise News

P&O Cruises Australia Proud to Launch New Partnership with Bobby Goldsmith Foundation

P&O Cruises Australia has unveiled details of a new partnership with Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) ahead of its inaugural Pride Cruise, sailing from Sydney in November 2022. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Viking welcomes guests back onboard in Iceland

Events Calendar

Rafiki Soars to New Heights as the Lion King Opens in Auckland

THE LION KING’S iconic character Rafiki soars to new heights, taking to the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower, in a new video released to celebrate the show opening in Aotearoa. Shot from 220 metres in the air, this daring and breath-taking footage shows Rafiki letting out her iconic call, against the spectacular backdrop of the Auckland Harbour, CBD, and outer Hauraki Gulf Islands. … Continue Reading

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