Airbus has led calls for expressions of interest to explore the opportunities generated by hydrogen in Paris airports with the aim to decarbonise air transport activities. The plane manufacturer led a consortium which also includes the Paris region, Groupe ADP and Air France-KLM. This worldwide call for expressions of interest complies with the French government’s …
Gatwick Airport will introduce a £5 charge for vehicles which drop off passengers directly outside its North Terminal next month. Currently all flights are operating to and from the terminal. The charge will be extended to the South Terminal forecourt at a later date. The initiative will help to reduce traffic congestion and emissions for …
Anjali Agrawal, founder of Kota Doria Silk, on why she doesn’t shy away from the power loom variant of Kota fabric The lightweight, airy Kota sari is a summer favourite. Traditionally, the Kota doria fabric is handwoven on pit looms using cotton and silk yarns to result in a unique chequered pattern. Textile history has …
Swan Hellenic today announced the keel laying of SH Vega, the second of three purpose-designed ice-class expedition cruise ships that Helsinki Shipyard is building for the company. The keel was laid in accordance with seafaring tradition and current Covid-19 restrictions, immediately receiving the outfitted and painted block 302 which had arrived at the shipyard last …
Saga will add a new vessel, the Spirit of the Danube, to its river cruising fleet from 2022. With a design inspired by the culture and nature found along the Danube, guests will have access to a range of first-class facilities onboard the ship including a lounge, library, bar and two restaurants. One of the …
Heathrow has urged the government to plot a way out of national lockdown as passenger numbers at the airport continue to crater. Passenger volumes were down 89 per cent in January as the national lockdown, travel bans, blanket quarantine and compulsory testing deterred people from travelling. The additional inconvenience and cost of quarantine hotels, two- …
The travel industry has reacted with anger to suggestions from senior politicians that Brits should avoid booking holidays for the upcoming summer. Transport secretary, Grans Shapps, said it was “too early” to consider plans for the summer as the Covid-19 pandemic continued to sweep the country. However, condemnation was quick, with Sue Ockwell, leader of …
For the first time in nearly 40 years, Caribbean Travel Marketplace will be staged virtually. The show is considered the premier annual gathering in the region, where Caribbean hospitality and tourism professionals meet with colleagues and international buyers and sellers. The event is traditionally held during January, but due to the impact of the Covid-19 …
ProColombia will work hand in hand with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) now as a member of this organization, one of the most important at the level in international in travel and tourism and focus efforts on removing travel barriers, restoring the confidence of tourists, and providing safe travel. Source link gotravelblogger
This achievement was made possible through Etihad’s ‘Protected Together’ employee vaccination initiative which was formally launched in January this year. Source link gotravelblogger
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