Latest travel and tourism news from around the world.
Six weeks after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the impact on travel freedom and mobility has been more dramatic than even the most pessimistic commentators were predicting at the war’s outset. The latest results from the Henley Passport Index — the original […]
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A new airline, which the Turkish government is creating to carry Russian tourists Turkey’s resorts, will start work in May. The company will be named Southwind and initially operate five Airbus planes. This year beckoned with hopes for a
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Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure. Finnair flies to ten Asian destinations, five US destinations, and 62 European destinations from its Helsinki hub during the winter. Finnair also has
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Recent research by Gartner states over the next five years, an exponential rise in digital interactions between buyers and suppliers will break traditional sales models. The Gartner Future of Sales research further shows that by 2025, 80% of B2B
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Given the rapid daily increase in cross sanctions and logistical difficulties, Stellantis has suspended its manufacturing operations in Kaluga to ensure full compliance with all cross sanctions and to protect its employees. Stellantis condemns violence and supports all actions
Air India has stopped selling tickets on the Delhi-Moscow-Delhi route. The prospects for resumption of flights at the moment remain uncertain. According to the Air India office, money for previously purchased tickets for canceled flights can be returned to
The European Commission (EC) has updated its EU Air Safety List, adding 21 Russia-certified airlines that do not adhere to international safety standards, according to the EC. The list includes: Aeroflot, Russia, Pobeda, UTair, S7, Aurora, Izhavia, Yakutia, YUVT Aero, Smartavia,
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Five years since its first hotel opened, Hilton’s innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, announces the opening of its first property in Brazil, Tru by Hilton Criciúma, which is also the brand’s first property in the Caribbean and Latin
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Air Astana will resume direct flights to Istanbul on 26th April 2022, with the service having been suspended in March 2021 due to Covid restrictions. Flights to Istanbul will be operated on Tuesdays and Fridays, with the departure from
Norwegian Cruise Line today launched its NCL NFT marketplace, allowing global travelers and brand aficionados to own a piece of history with their win or purchase of NFTs which showcase the art and inspiration for NCL’s newest vessels, Norwegian
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Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2021 showing encouraging signs of traffic recovery as many previous busiest airports re-join top ranks. The world airport rankings are based on the preliminary
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Ryanair officially launched its major training partnership with Astonfly to deliver a Ryanair mentored programme in Paris to recruit and train up to 500 new cadet pilots over a 4-year period. This partnership will ensure Ryanair continues to attract
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Greece has softened covid protocols within the country. Before the start of the summer season, the Greek authorities, as promised, announced the lifting of most restrictions related to the coronavirus. Thus, from May 1 to August 31, the requirement
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RIU Hotels & Resorts has blocked access to its website from Russia due to the cessation of accepting bookings from their country, so no Russian tourists will be able to book a room. RIU will stop working with the
Travel & Tourism businesses around the globe have come together to support Ukraine with millions of hotel rooms for refugees escaping the conflict according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC members such as Accor, Airbnb, Carnival
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