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Some people baked their way through the year Covid struck. Others tried working from home. And, across the world, more than 10,000 new startups were launched.
In fact, global startup funding rose 42% in 2020, against 2019 figures. That indicates a bold attitude towards reinventing the world post-pandemic.
But which industries … read more
Air New Zealand plans to launch a year-round route between Auckland and Hobart when a two-way transtasman bubble is started.
The Star Alliance member last flew to Tasmania’s capital 23 years ago and said the city would be its 10th Australian destination. Flights will be 2X-weekly on … read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. “The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology… read more
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Standard
Chartered Bank as one of its IATA EasyPay service providers in India enabling greater payment
flexibility to travel agents.
IATA EasyPay is a new payment method which aids streamline payment
flows within the aviation ecosystem.
This new payment … read more
Voyager Station is described as "a rotating space station designed to produce varying levels of artificial gravity by increasing or decreasing the rate of rotation".
"It will be the first habitable space station with artificial gravity," states OAC'… read more
The European Commission has issued proposals for a digital green certificate designed to facilitate safe free movement inside the European Union during the Covid-19 pandemic. The document would be a proof that a person has been vaccinated against Covid-19, received a negative test result or recovered from the virus. When issued, th… read more
USA: Leisure traveler confidence hit its highest level during the pandemic with 6 in 10 (62 percent) willing to travel domestically in the next six months, according to the latest monthly Traveler Confidence Index developed by Travel Again. The numbers reinforce the prediction that leisure travel will lead travel recovery as 30 percent of… read more
Lufthansa Group will continue to invest in the renewal of its fleet, in-flight and ground products and infrastructure. The aircraft on order serve mainly to replace older, less efficient models. The allocation of new aircraft to the different airlines and bases is constantly optimised according to value-based criteria. CEO Carsten Spohr s… read more
Skyscanner has released new research which reveals that UK travellers are open to carrying digital health information if it allows them to travel internationally.
The new research, conducted by Skyscanner and OnePoll also shed light on traveller perception about the role vaccines will play in enabling future travel:
When asked… read more
Uniglobe, a leading travel management company for the global SME market, today kicks off its 40th anniversary with a series of #Uniglobe40Strong events to recognize four decades of business success and reinforce the company’s vital role in a reimagined travel future.
The first event is a company-wide webinar to be broadcast t… read more
Travel & Tourism industry lost 58% in startup funding from 2019 to 2020, according to study
IATA Travel Pass successfully trialed on first international flight
IATA appoints Standard Chartered as EasyPay service provider in India
EU outlines plans for vaccine passports
Lufthansa’s new Business Class will debut at the end of 2022
Uniglobe marks 40-year anniversary with optimism and future focus
