The dream of "personal drone" transport is coming a step closer, as the Austrian city of Linz is set to trial autonomous aerial vehicles in the near future. Growing urban …
BARBADOS: DIRECT SERVICE FROM LONDON HEATHROW STARTS THIS MONTH
by Bettina Badon After a hiatus of more than 15 years, Barbados will once again be serviced by British Airways from London Heathrow with a year-round direct daily service commencing …
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DELANO COMES TO EUROPE
Miami’s iconic Delano brand is coming to Europe, with Delano Porto Cervo in Sardinia, Italy, expected to open by June 2023. It represents the next stage of international growth for the Delano brand in …
CREATING A NEW DYNAMIC IN BERLIN’S LUXURY HOTEL SECTOR
By Bettina Badon With Berlin’s Regent hotel, located on the Gendarmenmarkt square, reopening this month, its management was not content to simply “carry on as usual”. Intent on creating a …
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Covid-19 – Best Practices for Hoteliers
As hotels reopen around the world and Covid-19 lockdowns are lifted, hygiene protocols are being implemented – often in similar ways. But how can one define best practices? This question …
TRAVEL PRODUCTS CHANGE TACK IN CHINA
The ITB China Travel Trends Report has revealed that health and safety are key concerns impacting the travel intentions of Chinese tourists in the “new normal”. The report is a …
ACCOR OPENS FIRST MONDRIAN IN ASIA
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon is set to become a “lifestyle destination” in South Korea’s coolest district, marking the 5th property in the Mondrian portfolio. Located in the internationally diverse district of …
IATA RELEASES HEALTH CHECKLIST AS COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR AIRLINES
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released an airline self-assessment health checklist to support the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health …
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ETC CALLS FOR HARMONISED EUROPEAN APPROACH TO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
The European Travel Commission is calling on EU governments to better coordinate COVID-19 recovery efforts.
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SENEGAL’S TOURISM GETS HUGE BOOST FROM “AKON CITY” PROJECT
Tourism in Senegal is set to receive a huge boost in the next decade, with the launching of the US$6bn “Akon City” project.
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