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Lovell Marchant takes up new sustainability role with American Express Global Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Nora Lovell Marchant to the role of vice president of global sustainability. She will begin immediately.
UNWTO partners with IATA for new Covid-19 tracker
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the International Air Transport Association have announced a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel.
Viator signs attractions partnership with Booking.com
Viator and global digital travel platform Booking.com have today announced a new global partnership to showcase thousands of high-quality attractions, tours and activities.
Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association criticises latest Sturgeon comments
Scotland first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, yesterday said progress in tackling coronavirus in the UK must not be put in jeopardy with “too lax a position on international travel”.
WTTC unveils new accessibility guidelines for global travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council work focuses on the experience of travellers with disabilities and is designed to help make the tourism industry a more inclusive space.
Saga sees booking bounce as travel prepares for reopening
Enquiries for 2021 have focused on UK and European stays, while short-haul destinations such as Egypt and Madeira are proving popular for travel in 2022, as are European river cruises.
ABTA raises post-Brexit labour concerns with government
ABTA has written to Lord Frost, highlighting the needs of the travel industry in the future relationships with the European Union, post Brexit.
Trafalgar to launch Journey Along the Civil Rights Trail itinerary
The offering seeks to bring to life the struggles and triumphs, music and milestones, legends and heroes of the US Civil Rights Movement. The journey will launch later this year.
New look for Madeira Promotion Association
Developed from in-depth studies aiming to identify the greatest attributes of the territory, the conclusion was clear: Madeira is a place where everyone who visits feels a sense of belonging.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation launches regional skills audit
A Jamaican firm has been selected by the regional tourism development agency, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, to conduct its first-ever regional skills audit to assess the competencies of the regional tourism workforce.
Jet2.com pushes restart back into June
“We have taken time to study the Global Travel Taskforce’s framework, and we are extremely disappointed at the lack of clarity and detail,” said Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com.
TUI Group to raise €350m in fresh capital
TUI Group has revealed plans to raise at least €350 million in fresh funding as the company seeks to whether the ongoing impact from the Covid-19 pandemic. The new bonds will fall due in 2028.