News: Global Travel Commission eyes pre-departure testing regime

The Global Travel Commission has released a series of recommendations designed to restart the tourism sector, including a possible bilateral pre-departure testing system.

News: Sixt expands into New Zealand with Giltrap deal

Giltrap is a leading automotive company in the destination with over 50 years in the market, providing an infrastructure that includes distribution, retail and vehicle financing.

News: The Woodward to join Oetker Collection in 2021

Originally built in 1901 by French architect François Durel in a post-Haussmann style, the hotel is located on Quai Wilson and is currently being completely transformed.

News: Mandarin Oriental to manage Savoy Baur en Ville from 2024

The hotel, which first opened in 1838, is a landmark property on Paradeplatz. It is located in the heart of the old town, close to the leisure attractions and a short walk from the...

News: Emirates relaunches Dubai Connect offer to transiting passengers

Also today, the airline said it had completed an intensive programme to clear its backlog of refund requests which was caused by pandemic-related travel disruption.

News: Harris appointed chief marketing officer with On the Beach

Zoe Harris joins On the Beach from GoCo Group where she has been since 2018, initially holding the role of chief marketing officer for GoCompare.

News: Etihad Airways launches facial recognition trial with SITA

The airline has partnered with information technology company SITA to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airline’s crew briefing centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport. ...

News: MSC Bellissima set to return in Japan next spring

The line has received safety certification from the official Japanese maritime classification society, ClassNK. The move is a major step towards an operational restart in the country in April.