Travel Industry News
Wizz Air adds new summer flights from Luton
From June 22nd, Wizz will operate flights twice weekly to the popular Mediterranean hotspot of Antalya, and from September 22nd, flights will commence three times a week to Rzeszow in Poland.
Strong demand for Silversea departures in Greece
Silversea Cruises has opened sales on brand-new voyages aboard Silver Moon to the eastern Mediterranean. The trips will be departing from Greece from June 18th.
Kenya Tourism Board takes fresh European representation
As part of preparations to welcome back travellers, the Kenya Tourism Board has partnered with the PC Agency to represent the board in the UK and Ireland, Germany, Italy and France.
Viking Venus delivered ahead of UK debut
Viking has welcomed Viking Venus to its fleet. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
Delta climbs back toward profitability
Delta chief executive, Ed Bastian, said: “If recovery trends hold, we expect positive cash generation for the June quarter and see a path to return to profitability in the September quarter.”
Emirates launches IATA Travel Pass trials
The mobile app is designed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.
ABTA raises post-Brexit labour concerns with government
ABTA has written to Lord Frost, highlighting the needs of the travel industry in the future relationships with the European Union, post Brexit.
airBatlic to launch Tenerife flights in September
Before the summer has begun, airBatlic is preparing for the coming autumn, with the launch of new flights to Tenerife in Spain. The Latvian airline will offer flights from Riga from September 2nd.
Palmer to lead the Beaumont Hotel in London
The Beaumont Hotel has announced the appointment of Nicholas Soames as its chairman, and Duncan Palmer as its new managing director.
Kingston 1 prepares for official July opening
New hotel, neighbourhood restaurant and bar the Kingston 1 has announced its planned official opening in July, following a soft launch coming out of government restrictions from May 17th.
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Marella Cruises unveils UK summer sailings
Marella Explorer will set sail from Southampton on UK itineraries from June 25th, sailing to new ports of call including, Belfast, Dublin and Liverpool.
American Airlines boosts domestic travel in US
Based on current customer demand projections, American intends to operate a schedule with domestic capacity almost equal to 2019 over the summer months.