Travel Industry News Page 2
loveholidays latest to resign ABTA membership
loveholidays has become the latest travel agent to depart ABTA in a growing dispute over refunds. The online travel company follows On the Beach in resigning its membership of the trade body.
Dart Group becomes Jet2 plc as travel focus grows
Dart Group has changed its name to Jet2 plc. Shares in the company, which owns leisure airline and holiday provider Jet2.com, are now trading under the JET2 ticker.
No place for Fascination and Imagination at Carnival
Carnival Cruise Line has announced the sale of Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination. Both had previously been put on long-term lay-up status and removed from published itineraries.
voco brand to go global with launch in China and US
IHG created the new flag two years ago, focusing on conversion opportunities that combine the informality an independent hotel with the reassurance of a global brand.
Cargo demand buoys Manchester Airports Group
An increasing reliance on e-commerce during the pandemic, coupled with a reduction in passenger flights, has driven significant growth in air cargo at the Manchester Airports Group.
P&O Cruises cancels all departures into 2021
All Caribbean cruises are cancelled until the end of January next year, while all cruises from and to Southampton are cancelled through February.
Union Coop to offer home delivery to Palm Jumeirah residents
Union Coop has announced that its convenient store concept located at the Pointe will now be starting home delivery for its valued consumers.
Say Hueque goes carbon free in Argentina
Say Hueque has become the first tour operator in Argentina to be recognised as offsetting 100 per cent of the carbon emissions created by its trips.
Eurowings to replace Ryanair at Düsseldorf Airport
Eurowings has said it will replace about 95 per cent of the program offered by the departing Ryanair at Düsseldorf Airport from next month.
Qatar Airways to add new Accra departures this month
The carrier will operate four weekly flights to Accra from September 29th. The city thus becomes the fourth new destination launched by the airline since the start of the pandemic.
New domestic tourism campaign from VisitEngland
The £5 million campaign highlights the quality destinations, visitor attractions and experiences on offer across the cities, countryside and coast of the UK.
Hong Kong takes first tentative steps toward reopening tourism sector
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has begun gradually resuming promotions in local and source markets as it seeks to revive the sector through a combination of short- and long-term strategies.