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CAA unveils Heathrow price control proposals
This rules will ultimately set the maximum rate the airport operator can charge its airline customers for using the facility for the next five years.
CMA launches court action against Teletext Holidays
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched court action against Teletext Holidays over inadequate progress on refunds to package holiday customers.
Sandals chief to join World Travel & Tourism Council leadership
Sandals Resorts executive chairman, Adam Stewart, has been formally invited to join the executive committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council.
WTTC blames UK government for slow tourism recovery
The World Travel & Tourism Council has argued the year-on-year recovery in the UK may only claw back a third, while international travel spending continues to plummet.
Neom partners with UNWTO to drive Saudi tourism growth
The Tourism Experiences of the Future challenge will source ideas and disruptive business models related to the tourism needs of the future, in line with growing demand for new experiences.
WTTC calls for UK red list to be scrapped
The body argues the recovery of the sector has been hampered by the lack of international coordination, severe travel restrictions and slower vaccination rates in some parts of the world.
Hayes to continue as IATA chair for further year
The International Air Transport Association has confirmed that Robin Hayes, chief executive of JetBlue, will continue his duties as chair of the IATA board of governors until next year.
TUI Group to raise €1.1bn in fresh capital
Tui Group has confirmed plans to issue new share capital valued at €1.1 billion as the battle to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
IATA records growing frustration over travel restrictions
A survey commissioned by the trade body demonstrated confidence that the risks of Covid-19 can be effectively managed and that the freedom to travel should be restored.
Red Sea Development Company signs Blue Plant partnership
The Blue Planet Ecosystems’ solution is designed to provide for the sustainable production of seafood and algae in a desert environment.
UK hospitality sector calls for permanent VAT cut
Trade associations representing the hospitality and tourism sectors in the UK have joined forces to call on the chancellor to introduce a permanent lower rate of VAT for these fragile markets.
The Travel Corporation founder Stanley Tollman dead at 91
Stanley Tollman, founder of the Travel Corporation, has died at the age of 91 following a battle with cancer. He created the international group which encompasses more than 40 brands.