Accor has announced the launch of a website entirely dedicated to the rental of private residences and extended stay hotel properties. The site makes more than 50,000 apartments, villas and chalets available, drawing from thew 15 extended stay hotel brands under the Accor umbrella. These include Adagio, Mantra, and Hyde Living. Also on offer is …
Cebu Pacific (CEB) has increased flight frequency between Manila and key Asian destinations, including Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Dubai and Japan. The airline is on track with its efforts to gradually rebuild its international flight network. As border restrictions begin to ease, CEB has beefed up the frequency of its international flights to cater …
Breaking Travel News chats with Chris Crampton, chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in the UK & Ireland, to find out how news of a Covid-19 vaccine is fuelling a new enthusiasm for travel to the region The past few weeks have brought much needed positivity, with good news such as more Asia …
Riu Dubai has opened at Deira Islands in Dubai, adding a new dimension to the hospitality offering in the emirate. An 800-room joint venture between local developer Nakheel and RIU Hotels & Resorts of Spain, the property becomes the first four-star, 24-hour all-inclusive beachfront resort in the destination. It is also the first hospitality joint …
On the Beach has reported total losses of £46 million for the year ended September 30th, as the Covid-19 pandemic continued to take a huge toll on the sector. The UK-based tour operator saw profits of £19 million the previous year. Total revenue fell 76 per cent to £38 million. Simon Cooper, chief executive of …
The European Commission has released a set of targeted contingency measures designed to ensure basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between the EU and the UK in the event of a no deal Brexit. The plans also allow for the possibility of reciprocal fishing access by EU and UK vessels. The aim of these contingency …
Businesses across Scotland are set to benefit from a new £185 million package of targeted Covid-19 support. The announcement follows discussions with business groups and sees a wide range of sectors benefiting, from taxi drivers and arts venues to travel agents and hospitality. In addition, there will be additional one-off payments to hospitality businesses in …
Atlantis, the Palm has been confirmed as one of only 30 hotels across the globe to earn the prestigious Sharecare Verified health security certification by meeting more than 360 global health security standards. Sharecare and the Forbes Travel Guide partnered on the Sharecare Health Security Verified to evaluate and confirm individual hotels’ cleaning regimen. With …
UK airlines, travel agents and operators have called on the government to urgently revise its approach to foreign travel advice. Insiders argue the current system risks preventing the industry getting back on its feet and holidaymakers back in the air. Despite the new test to release scheme coming into effect on December 15th, which allows …
The UK government and the EU must agree a deal over Brexit to save and secure thousands of jobs, argues the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC, which represents the global tourism private sector, has urged the two sides to come together to find a way to reach a consensus for a post-Brexit trade …
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