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Singapore Tourism Board in collaboration with BookMyShow launches My Singapore Connectedit
Afqas – Online Web
Beyond the episodes, the partnership will also look to take My Singapore Connect to the next level by enabling the artists to meet in person in Singapore, when normalcy returns and travel is possible, to turn their inspirations to reality across their art forms.
Malaysias AirAsia Group reviewing India investment, hints at possible exitedit
Business Standard – Online Web
Malaysias flagship budget carrier AirAsia Group Bhd has given its strongest indication to date that it could exit India, saying on Tuesday it was reviewing its investment in a joint venture airline there.
ATM 2021 to go ahead with live event in Dubai from May 1619edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Reed Travel Exhibitions, the organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has announced that the 2021 edition of its annual showcase will take place live at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 16 to 19.
AirAsia India draining cash; reviewing investment in joint venture: Malaysias AirAsia Groupedit
Free Press Journal – Online Web
Indicating possible exit, Malaysias AirAsia Group Berhad on Tuesday said it is reviewing its investment in lowcost carrier AirAsia India, which has been draining cash and causing much financial stress. AirAsia India a joint venture between AirAsia Investment Ltd and Tata Sons that started operations more than six years ago has been facing headwinds for quite sometime.
21 reasons to visit Dubai in 2021edit
The Rahnuma – Online Web
The year 2020 has changed travel in ways that were previously unthinkable. As international travel opens up slowly, Dubai is emerging as a safe destination with the safety and wellbeing of travellers at the top of their agenda, with revised airport procedures, clear Dubaibound safety measures, strict SOPs at hotels and waterparks.
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Travel News Etihad Airways partners with Verteil Technologies to expand NDC distributionedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Verteil Technologies, a New Distribution Capability (NDC) aggregation partner. The new partnership will enable Etihad to expand its global NDC distribution with a particular focus on India, the home market of Verteil.
WTM Latin America 2021 announced its new dates Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The impact of the pandemic on the tourism industry has been devastating. The priorities and needs of the industry have been reconfigured, and 2021 is now expected to be a year for reconstruction. Moving WTM Latin America to June will hopefully allow exhibitors and visitors the time to adjust and adapt their plans and new products launches in order to drive growth for their businesses.
Travel News Airbnb lost millions in revenue due to the coronavirus, IPO filing revealsedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
According to The Verge, Airbnb filed for an initial public offering on Monday, released its prospectus, and indicated it will trade on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol ABNB. The prospectus gives a deep look at Airbnbs business, particularly just how hard the platform has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
South Africa is now open to all international leisure and business travellersedit
The Economic Times, BW Hotelier , Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is delighted by governments recent announcement that South Africa is now open to all international leisure and business travellers from all over the globe. We are excited by the full opening of our international borders because this is a strong testament of the fact that we are open for both business and leisure travel.
Saudi Arabias Red Sea Company plans to lead global tourism industryedit
The Rahnuma – Online Web
We want to lead the global tourism industry in the transition towards sustainable development but, in fact, we want and need to do more. For us, sustainability is not enough. We need to aim higher. We want regeneration to be the ultimate goal for global tourism, he said.
Qatar Airways launches exclusive programme for studentsedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Qatar Airways has launched a global programme exclusive to students worldwide. Student Club is powered by the airlines loyalty programme, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, and offers a range of benefits curated for students to support them throughout their educational journey. Qatar Airways has launched a global programme exclusive to students worldwide.
Marriott International launches new campaignedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Trendlines point to a domestic travel surge with countries embarking on campaigns to drive domestic tourism and explore their own backyards. With more than 800 properties across Asia Pacific, and more than 7,500 properties across the globe, Marriott International is leveraging its strong global footprint in exciting destinations to deliver a unique holiday at home travel experience concept.
First United Airlines Flight Offering Free Transatlantic COVID19 Testing Takes Off Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
First United Airlines Flight Offering Free Transatlantic COVID19 Testing Takes Off Published on : Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Today, United customers traveling on flight 14 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR) were the first to experience the airlines free transatlantic COVID19 testing pilot program.
Expedia: Mass tourism will be roaring back by summer, says Expedia CEO The Economic Timesedit
The Economic Times – Online Web
Why mass tourism matters Many cities may be happy for a lull in visitation: See Amsterdam, Venice, and Barcelona, which have all grappled with overly intense tourism in recent years. So how does that square with Kern, whose company bears weight for much of the mass tourism industry
Etihad Airways partners with Verteil Technologiesedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Verteil Technologies, a New Distribution Capability (NDC) aggregation partner, as it continues its NDC strategy launched earlier this year. The new partnership will enable Etihad to expand its global NDC distribution with a particular focus on India, the home market of Verteil.
Delta wins record 10th Business Travel News award on strength of pandemic response, peoplefirst approach Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Delta wins record 10th Business Travel News award on strength of pandemic response, peoplefirst approach Published on : Tuesday, November 17, 2020 For the 10th year in a row, corporate travel professionals have named Delta the No. 1 airline in the annual Business Travel News Airline Survey, with significant improvements over the airlines alreadyleading 2019 scores.
Australia plans to boost tourism on Great Ocean Road Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Australia plans to boost tourism on Great Ocean Road Published on : Tuesday, November 17, 2020 The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier to see more of Victorias beautiful surf coast, unveiling a major upgrade to facilities and infrastructure along the Great Ocean Road to boost visitation and support jobs.
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific axes flights to New York, London, Washingtonedit
Business Standard – Online Web
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific has axed seven loss-making international routes, including New York, Washington, Brussels and London, as they were all losing money in the wake of flight suspensions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a source said on Tuesday.