Category Archives: Travel Guide

Courtyard by Marriott makes Malaysia debut in Penang

Courtyard by Marriott makes Malaysia debut in Penang
[ad_1] Courtyard by Marriott has announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Penang – the first Courtyard debut in Malaysia. Located along the bustling Jalan Macalister in the heart of Penang’s UNESCO-listed George Town, the new 199-room hotel is set to provide the best hotel experience so guests can pursue their personal and professional passions […]

Ten commandments for the good hotelier in the times of the coronavirus

Ten commandments for the good hotelier in the times of the coronavirus
[ad_1] Hotels have started to reopen around the globe, but people still feel hesitant about traveling. There are ways for hotels to reassure their guests that they will be as safe as possible. And the hotels that can guarantee not only a fun stay for their guests but also their safety are the ones that […]

UNWTO says destinations have started easing travel restrictions

UNWTO says destinations have started easing travel restrictions
[ad_1] A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO ‘COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism’ confirms the ongoing trend towards the […]

SpiceJet operates first repatriation flight from the Philippines

SpiceJet operates first repatriation flight from the Philippines
[ad_1] SpiceJet operated its maiden repatriation flight from the Philippines under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM). The airline repatriated 160 stranded Indian nationals from Cebu to Chennai. In addition to repatriating Indian nationals the airline will also arrange complimentary air travel for three Philippines nationals requiring liver treatment in Hyderabad on 12 September. The airline […]

Is London Heathrow becoming a second grade airport?

Is London Heathrow becoming a second grade airport?
[ad_1] “Britain’s economic recovery is falling behind.  Heathrow’s traffic figures for August demonstrate the extent to which quarantine is strangling the economy, cutting British businesses off from their international markets, and blocking international students, tourists, and investors from coming here to spend money.  The Government has announced it is looking at the options for reducing […]

What you need to win JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2020

What you need to win JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2020
[ad_1] The life of an event planner is fraught with stress and loaded with pressure, from the pre-production phase of building the programme, setting goals and objectives, to identifying exactly the right audience and, of course, creating a memorable and exciting action plan which will inspire and delight guests. See, no pressure at all. One […]

‘Eurostar For Business’ platform unveiled to support business travel

‘Eurostar For Business’ platform unveiled to support business travel
[ad_1] Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, is launching an exclusive new booking platform for business travellers. In a first for Eurostar, the new portal has been designed with business travel in mind, offering organisations of any size a seamless start to their travel experience with all bookings easily accessible […]

€2.7 billion in ticket refunds already paid

€2.7 billion in ticket refunds already paid
[ad_1] In the current year, the airlines in the Lufthansa Group have so far reimbursed around 2.7 billion euros to a total of 6.3 million customers (as of 09.09.2020). In arithmetical terms, around 1800 refunds per hour were paid out last week. The justified claims received by Lufthansa in Germany by the end of June […]

Canada improves process of notifying air travelers potentially exposed to COVID-19

Canada improves process of notifying air travelers potentially exposed to COVID-19
[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the air industry and how Canadians travel across Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing new and emerging challenges and implementing measures to protect Canadians’ health and reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. The Minister of Transport, the Honorable Marc Garneau, announced today […]

Air Quality in California so bad, that it cannot be measured anymore

Air Quality in California so bad, that it cannot be measured anymore
[ad_1] The horrific wildfires that are burning up and down the coast of California have caused skies over San Francisco to turn into eerily shades of red and orange. The air quality in San Francisco today was between unhealthy and hazardous. Thick, smoky fog packing the faint aroma of an extinguished campfire — and awful air […]