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Grenada drops quarantine requirement for vaccinated travellers
As the holiday travel season begins and with global vaccinations on the rise, Grenada has updated its visitor protocols. A two day quarantine for vaccinated travellers has been scrapped.
Holiday Inn overhaul nears completion in Europe
IHG Hotels & Resorts has reached a new milestone in the ongoing upgrade of two of its most recognisable brands, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express.
Expo 2020 Dubai prepares to mark UAE golden jubilee
Expo 2020 Dubai will mark 50-years since the founding of the United Arab Emirates in show-stopping style with a four-day slate of world-class events and immersive experiences.
IATA calls for simplification of Covid-19 travel rules
The International Air Transport Association has called on governments to adopt “simple, predictable and practical” measures to safely facilitate the ramping-up of international travel as borders re-open.
Air Astana to return to New Delhi next month
Air Astana will resume flights from Almaty to New Delhi, the capital of India, on December 16th, with three services a week operated by Airbus A320 aircraft.
Peacock-Gower takes up leadership role with Aurora Expeditions
Adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions has named Hayley Peacock-Gower as its chief marketing officer, a newly created role to drive global growth for the Australian brand.
Moscow outlines bid to host Expo 2030
Having launched its candidature in April this year, Russia has now laid out further details of its plan to bring the world-beating event to the city.
SO/ Maldives breaks ground ahead of 2023 launch
The property will take its place on the third island of Crossroads Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s first fully-integrated leisure and lifestyle destination.
Swan Hellenic christens first ship as launch postponed
Swan Hellenic has celebrated the christening of its new ship, SH Minerva, at the Helsinki Shipyard during a small private ceremony. However, her debut has been delayed in the wake of the pandemic.
Tui Skyla takes to the water in Germany
The christening ceremony, complete with the traditional champagne smash, was officiated over by corporate captain, Marco Menke, and godmother, college exam officer, Catherine Hawkins.
Anantara New York Palace Budapest to open in the spring
Anantara has added Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel to its portfolio, marks its debut in Hungary and a continuation of a European expansion.
New Zealand to reopen to tourists in April
It will be the first time the country has been open to travellers since prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced a snap closure in the first month of the pandemic last year.