ABTA – The Travel Association says the global travel industry has an opportunity and responsibility to rebuild in a more sustainable way following the coronavirus crisis, but that urgent action from the UK Government is critical in helping boost consumer confidence. At the Association’s annual Travel Convention, held virtually this year, ABTA revealed new figures […]
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What do you get when you mix the lively and dynamic destination of Tokyo and the structure, purpose and organization of traditional Buddhist temples – The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon. Centrally located near the metro stations of Kamiyacho, Roppongi-Itchome and Toranomon and steps away from Tokyo’s best neighbourhoods and attractions, the hotel is housed within Tokyo […]
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To help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, airlines had eliminated inflight food services from March onwards. However, now an increasing number of airlines are resuming their inflight food and beverage services. Joining this league of airlines now is Thailand’s Bangkok Airways. The carrier has announced that in-flight hot meal services will be resumed […]
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Just because the office is out of bounds doesn’t mean you have to work from home. Offering the service of a dedicated vacation Vacay PA; a bespoke fitness and nutritional programme; tailored recreational activities; and an ocean office set-up that provides what might be the world’s most envy-inducing Zoom call backdrop, Vakkaru Maldives resort’s ‘work […]
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In a bid to restart commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended as a result of the Covid-19, India’s government has now established an air bubble arrangement with Ukraine. This takes the tally of countries with whom India has such an arrangement to 17. This was revealed by India’s civil aviation minister Hardeep […]
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Virgin Australia’s administrator Deloitte has confirmed that the airline’s chief executive Paul Scurrah will depart the company as it prepares to hand ownership over to US private equity firm Bain Capital. Scurrah will stand down when Virgin is formally handed over to Bain in early November, Deloitte said on Thursday, and former Jetstar boss Jayne […]
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Emirates is airing on its ice inflight entertainment system a short film designed to educate the world about the misconceptions and the reality of human trafficking and exploitation happening globally. By supporting It’s a Penalty’s newest global film ‘What is Human Trafficking?’ launched in collaboration with actor Liam Neeson, the airline hopes to shine a […]
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As one of South East Asia’s most popular tour operators Smiling Albino has been rolling out authentic experiences across the region, with unique trips to Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, for over twenty years. Now, with the creeping tentacles of the COVID-19 pandemic wrapped around travel, the Bangkok based company has refocused on its […]
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Bakantiang Beach Perfectly placed along a particularly picturesque stretch of coastline on the Thai island of Koh Lanta, famous for its coral-lined, soft sand beaches, lush mangroves and dramatic rainforests is the Pimalai Resort and Spa. Often overlooked as one of the country’s preeminent properties, the Pimalai Resort and Spa has been quietly going about […]
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To support hosts and governments as communities reopen for travel in Thailand, Airbnb announced that hosts and guests must agree to follow Airbnb’s COVID-19 Safety Practices, which include wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and, for hosts and their teams, abiding by the five-step enhanced cleaning process. This commitment will help provide extra assurances to […]