Organisations & Operators News
ABTA launches new direct debit system
ABTA will launch a replacement version of its Single Payment System to members later this year. The technology has been developed by Travel Ledger.
AITO pleads with government for further support
AITO has launched a highly critical attack on the UK government over what it claims are persistent failings to help the travel sector in the country.
Abou-Haydar takes up new role with UKinbound
Morganne Abou-Haydar brings with her a passion for planning, creativity and communications, having spent over three years as events manager at Wedgewood DMC Group in both London and Paris.
TUI Group rolls over €4.7bn in bank lending
TUI Group has extended its existing credit lines until summer 2024 as the company seeks to insulate itself from the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
WTTC: UK economic recovery hindered by border closures
The economic revival of the UK is being hampered by the lack of inbound travel while flights to amber list countries take off, says the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Abu Dhabi tourism boosts social media presence
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the first official public profile for a tourism board on leading social media platform Snapchat.
IATA criticises European Commission slot decision
The International Air Transport Association has branded a European Commission decision to set the winter slot use threshold at 50 per cent as “out of touch with reality”.
Riviera Travel chief commercial officer to leave
Jim Forward, chief commercial officer with Riviera Travel, will leave the business. He will become chief executive of Hoburne Group, a holiday and property development company.
TUI Group adds Senegal for winter 2022
Travellers can choose from 45 destinations, including winter classics such as the Canaries, Egypt and Mexico, as well as brand new Senegal, perfect for a new experience off the beaten track.
ABTA survey reveals continued confidence in travel professionals
New research from ABTA reinforces an ongoing trend seen throughout the pandemic for people seeking the security and reassurance of booking a package holiday with a travel professional.
UNWTO records slight uptick in international tourism recovery
Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of Covid-19 variants and the continued imposition of restrictions are weighing on the recovery of international travel.
Finnair latest to join IATA Travel Pass trials
Finnair has started trials of IATA Travel Pass on its Heathrow to Helsinki route. The trial is taking place until August 11th on flights in both directions between London and the Finnish capital.