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Brussels airport eyes 200 destinations
Brussels Airport (BRU) is targeting 200 routes in summer 2022 as it focuses on airline support and rebuilding demand.
The airport now has more than 50 airlines offering service to more than 175… read more
Sri Lanka ranked among top 5 Wellness Tourism Destinations globally
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top five Wellness Tourism Destinations in the world this year, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga was quoted in local media reports as saying Monday.
According to the Global Wellness Institute, Sri Lanka has been ranked number four as the world's top Wellness Tourism Destination wh… read more
Tour operator Gambia Experience relaunches Banjul - London from 22 October
In The Gambia, tourism is the main source of foreign exchange accounting for over 20% of GDP. And it is the United Kingdom that is the leading market for international visitors to the small West African country.
The tour operator Gambia Experience will resume direct flights between The Gambia and the UK from October 22.
In a stateme… read more
Government sells Air India to Tata conglomerate, the highest bidder with $2.4 billion
Indian giant conglomerate Tata is buying back Air India, 89 years after founding it as Tata Air and half a century following its nationalisation, the government said Friday.
The $2.4-billion deal marks the end of a lengthy effort to privatise the heavily indebted flag carrier that has eaten up $14.7 billion in public money si… read more
British Airways re-introduces Airbus A380 in its fleet
British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and DubaiThe airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by DecemberThe airline will also be bringing forward … read more
Qantas extends Emirates partnership, targets earlier international restart
Qantas and Emirates are seeking to extend their joint venture partnership for another five years beyond the expiry of their current agreement.
The airlines, which have existing approvals from regulators to operate a joint business until March 2023, will seek re-authorization to continue the c… read more
Vaccines and reopen borders driving tourism’s recovery
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world.
According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021,… read more
Air New Zealand to introduce ‘no jab, no fly’ for international travellers
Air New Zealand is asking customers to get ready for international travel by getting vaccinated. From 1 February 2022, the airline will require customers travelling anywhere on its international network to be fully vaccinated.
“We’re getting ready to reconnect with the world and letting customers know what they need to do to be read… read more
European travel returns to highest levels since beginning of the pandemic
AirDNA’s new European Market Review reports on a strong summer for short-term rentals, despite weakened supply
To complement their reputable U.S. Monthly Reviews, AirDNA has released their inaugural European Monthly Market Review giving the industry insiders a holistic view into the short-term rental market performance on the contin… read more
QE2 Dubai set to open the world’s largest floating nightclub
QE2 Dubai, the former Cunard Line ocean liner turned floating hotel, will open Float Dubai in October. Float Dubai will be the first floating nightclub in the UAE, with a 1,000-person capacity and music by local and international DJs and artists.
QE2 Dubai haven’t revealed much about Float Dubai, but they have said that it wi… read more
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