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Headline News

Have you thought about your post-pandemic travel trip?

COVID-19 made its way to over 200 countries across the world. Due to the high infection rate, the industry that hit the bump first was the tourism and hospitality industry. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Headline News

Qantas CEO Warns Australia Could Become a ‘Hermit State’

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has conceded the airline may not be able to restart international flights again by October as he had hoped but warned Australia risks becoming a “hermit state” if its borders remain shut for too long.…

Emirates Optimistic To Operate 70% Normal Capacity Within Months

Emirates plans to reach 70 percent of pre-pandemic capacity by the end of 2021 even as a slew of new travel restrictions weigh down the Dubai-based airline, its chief commercial officer Adnan Al Kazim says. The airline is betting on …

NCL’s Frank Del Rio debunks cruise growth concerns.

According to a Cruise Industry News report from the USA, with the cruise industry set to grow at between 4% and 6%, according to the 2021 Cruise Industry News Annual Report, are their concerns about too many ships and …

Norwegian Cruise Lines unveils new Norwegian Prima

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has opened for sale the first of six ships within its highly anticipated next class of vessels, Prima Class, the Brand’s first new class of ships in nearly 10 years.…

Aviation News

United Expands Beer, Wine, and Snacks to Nearly All Flights Over Two Hours

Starting June 1, United customers on most flights over two hours will be able to purchase beer, wine, and White Claw® Hard Seltzer, making United the first major airline to offer the hard seltzer onboard its aircraft. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• Powered by its people, Delta earns J.D. Power No. 1 airline ranking

• Summer 2021: Air France will open a new route to Denver (United States) on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle

• United customers can depart the U.S. with the Abbott BinaxNOW™ Home Test in their carry-on bag and administer the test via the eMed digital health platform to re-enter the U.S.

Cruise News

Stories and Characters and Enchantment, Oh My! Immersive Disney Storytelling Takes Center Stage Aboard the Disney Wish

When it comes to storytelling, the Disney Wish will have it all: enchanting fairytales, heroic challenges, thrilling adventures, galactic encounters, peaceful escapes and so much more. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Enchanting Escapes: New Adults-Only Experiences Inspired by ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Premiering Aboard the Disney Wish

• Imaginations, Assemble! Kids Will Explore Disney Stories Like Never Before Aboard the Disney Wish in Summer 2022

Industry Deals

Time To Travel With TIC!

It appears that the international border restrictions are extended, but at least the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ is welcoming Australians. I recently jaunted over there and it was a very smooth experience. … Continue Reading

Hotel News

Anantara in Spain and Portugal Reopens In Time for A Mediterranean Summer

Anantara announces the reopening of its resorts in Southern Europe with new gastronomic journeys, wellness programs, and exclusive experiences. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hotel News

• Waikiki’s White Sands Hotel Completes Property-Wide Reimagination With Debut of Hey Day, a Poolside Restaurant and Bamboo Bar Concept

• Radisson Hotel Group renews partnership with SGS and continues global application of the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol as part of the Group’s ongoing global commitment to cleanliness and safety