Hawaii’s largest carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, today announced more than 1,000 job cuts as COVID-19 continues to ravage travel demand and lockdowns fuel economic distress. Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO, announced today in a letter to employees that there will be more than 1,000 the new job cuts. The letter explained that furlough notices […]
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Of late, the MICE sector has come increasingly in focus, especially as global tourism takes small steps towards establishing a new normalcy. Studies show that MICE matters a great deal to host destinations, and in the new ‘normal’, Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) looks at the sector from a holistic viewpoint. As per a Bloomberg Economics […]
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In line with the SingapoRediscovers campaign organised by Singapore Tourism Board, Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has formed a strategic partnership with Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) that covers three aspects – community, curated staycation experiences and member appreciation. “This partnership allows us to engage our guests with personalised experiences and align our marketing strategies with […]
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Global destination management company, Discova, has announced the appointment of Tom Grapes as the new business development manager for UK and Europe. He steps into the role from 7 September and will be based in the UK. “I am incredibly excited to be joining the Discova team to help move the business forward into a new chapter, overcome […]
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It’s time to rejoice as India’s ultimate sun and sand destination is opening up for travel with a new zeal. One no longer needs to get tested for COVID-19 on arrival. Also, there is no need to provide a negative certificate or isolate yourself either. There will be no restrictions on interstate travel as well, […]
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to sustain airlines during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s call reflects deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue […]
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People associate India with Taj Mahal, Ganges, wildlife and food but very few know that India has some of the most spectacular waterfalls. These waterfalls complement the diverse flora and fauna of the country. Seeing the water gushing down into the valley and lush jungles of India is truly a magnificent sight. Nature and adventure enthusiasts can […]
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You might just have realised how important it is to spend time in nature after experiencing the city during lockdown. Tokyo is famous for its skyscrapers and neon lights – a hyper city that symbolises economic progress. Being caught up in Shinjuku station and Shibuya crossing during the rush hour every single day may be […]
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Phu Quoc is a peaceful tropical paradise, is about 50km away from the Vietnamese mainland. This island floats in the warm turquoise waters in the Gulf of Thailand and is considered one of the real gems of Southeast Asia. With a peaceful, natural environment like the virgin forest of more than 37,000 hectares in area, […]
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Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority is working on a plan to resume international flights from 15 September with all passengers quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in the country, according to a post on the government’s website, which cited Dinh Viet Thang, director of Civil Aviation Authority. Japan and South Korea are first on the list. […]