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Banyan Tree eyes Myanmar expansion with new joint venture
Banyan Tree Holdings and Myanmar Treasure Hotel & Resort Group Company have signed a joint venture agreement for the formation of a hotel management business.
Ewing to lead Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board
An accomplished professional with over 20 years of success across the travel, hospitality, and marketing industries, Pamela Ewing brings a thorough array of knowledge and experience to the role.
Airbus to resume production at European manufacturing sites
In a rare sport of good news, Airbus has said it expects production and assembly work to partially resume in France and Spain today. For other non-production activities globally, Airbus continues to support home-working where possible.
Border closures see Wizz Air suspend flights to Georgia and Albania
Flights to and from London Luton and Kutaisi, Georgia, will be suspended until April 20th, while flights between London Luton and Tirana, Albania, will be suspended until April 3rd.
Branson invests US$250m to sustain Virgin Group
Entrepreneur Richard Branson is set to invest US$250 million into the Virgin Group as the company battles the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. “This is the most significant crisis the world has experienced in my lifetime,” said Branson.
Air Canada latest airline to announce huge layoffs
Air Canada has revealed plans to cut 5,000 jobs in the coming weeks as the carrier battles the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic. The company has said the move is temporary – and that most of those affected will return once the airline ramps up its operating schedule.