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Competition & Markets Authority launches Teletext investigation
The probe comes after the body received hundreds of complaints that people were not receiving refunds for package holidays cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
WTTC praises UK vaccine rollout success
World Travel & Tourism Council chief executive, Gloria Guevara, has praised the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in the UK, arguing the programme will support the recovery of the hospitality sector.
IATA: 2020 worst year in history of aviation
The International Air Transport Association has announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2020 showing that demand fell by 66 per cent compared to the full year of 2019.
Tucan Travel ceases trading in UK
The company operated group itineraries in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe as well as a tailor-made department, offering bespoke tours in Latin America and Asia.
Amadeus signs new Abu Dhabi partner
Amadeus has signed a wide-ranging technology partnership agreement with OK Travels and Tourism, a fully-fledged tour operator and ticket sales travel company in Abu Dhabi.
UNWTO: 2020 was worst year on record for tourism
Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74 per cent according to the latest data from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.
Finn Partners creates new Travel Practice Advisory Board
The founding members of the board are former UNWTO secretary general, Taleb Rifai, and David Scowsill, a former leader of the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Contiki launches domestic short breaks for young travellers
Following the sell-out success of two wellness weekends launched in summer 2020, the brand has introduced nine new short domestic trips, from city breaks to countryside escapes.
Travel Industry Alliance launches in UK
The new alliance brings together nine existing associations representing the travel, tourism and aviation sectors, both inbound and outbound, leisure and business.
de Vadder takes up PR director role at Black Tomato
Black Tomato has announced the appointment of Emma de Vadder as director of PR for the company in the UK. With 15 years of experience in travel and PR, she brings with her a wealth of experience from previous roles.
CAA extends ATOL credit note protection to March
This means that consumers whose package holiday bookings are cancelled will be able to safely accept a refund credit note - where it is suitable for them.
Ovation Travel Group acquired by American Express Global Business Travel
Ovation Travel Group clients and travellers will continue to receive the outstanding, high-touch service for which the business and its people have become so renowned over the last 36 years.