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Foster appointed director with Palm Springs Tourism
Visit Greater Palm Springs has confirmed Kimber Foster will take over as director of Palm Springs Tourism. Foster will work with the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism to drive awareness of the city.
ABTA calls for relaxation of Covid-19 testing requirements
ABTA has joined calls for a relaxation of testing requirements for travellers to and from the UK. The body has also issued a plea for financial support as bookings slip in response to restrictions.
UKinbound again asks for emergency financial support for sector
UKinbound and 67 business leaders from the tourism industry have written to the prime minister, Boris Johnson, to ask for emergency financial support in light of the Omicron travel restrictions.
VisitBritain to offer marketing funds to inbound operators
VisitBritain has announced a new fund available to destination management companies and inbound tour operators to support in building back demand for Britain.
Eiroa to lead Dubai Holding Entertainment
Dubai Holding has announced the appointment of Fernando Eiroa as the new chief executive of Dubai Holding Entertainment. The body is a diversified global investment company.
On the Beach Group prepares for 2022 recovery
The company, which took trips off sale for the majority of the summer, reported a total loss of £37 million for financial 2021, compared to a loss of £46 million the previous year.
Advantage Travel Partnership restructures operations
The Advantage Travel Partnership will move out of its head office as it restructures its operation. The company said it would move to a hybrid working environment for all head office-based staff.
CAA secures ATOL fraud convictions
The conviction of Abdul Patel, 59, of Edmonton, London, follows 12 earlier convictions related to Star and Key Travel across two previous trials, making this one of the largest ever cases of travel sector fraud.
UNWTO calls for end to blanket border closures
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has called out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days.
Tui Group remains in red but looks forward to 2022 recovery
Tui Group has reported a €2.4 billion loss for the financial year as it battles back from the Covid-19 pandemic. The figure is an improvement on losses of €3.5 billion seen the year before.
ABTA returns to calling for government support as Covid-19 measures bite
The association argued the latest changes come at a time when the industry is still reeling from the impact of travel measures, which have seen two summer and winter seasons lost to the pandemic.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation to launch online training campus
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation has reached agreement with the Canada-based e-learning courseware development company, Velsoft, to further advance its virtual training and development programme.