New flight routes are opening this October that will provide a broader range of options for travellers hoping to visit Laos, as LaoSafe certification of the country’s two airlines, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway, will ensure that passengers can be confident of boarding a flight with high hygiene standards. Both of Laos’ airlines have now been fully certified…
Travelex launches first foreign currency ATM at Brisbane Airport
Travelex, the foreign exchange brand in Australia, has launched the foreign exchange industry’s first ever Foreign Currency ATM click & collect service, enabling customers to pre-order foreign cash online at Travelex’s best possible rate before collecting it contact free from an airport ATM. Darren Brown, managing director ANZ, Travelex, said: “We’re delighted to be delivering…
Royal Jordanian Airlines to introduce 10 new Embraer E2 Jets
Royal Jordanian Airlines and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce two variants of Embraer’s advanced E2 jets to its fleet: the E190-E2 and E195-E2. In total, the airline intends to operate 10 new Embraer jets to optimally serve short-haul routes within the region. The agreement was signed at the Istanbul Air…
Avion Express partners with Bravo Tours
Avion Express, a provider of aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance (ACMI) and charter services and a family member of Avia Solutions Group has signed a new contract with a Danish tour operator Bravo Tours. Under the new contract , Avion Express will lease an Airbus A320 to operate charter flights on behalf of Bravo Tours for…
‘FIFA World Cup 2022’ fervour in Dubai
Celebrate FIFA World Cup 2022 with unmissable offerings from Address Hotels + Resorts & Manzil Downtown by Vid. Celebrate your team spirit and make the most of the games by watching matches overlooking the Burj Khalifa at Address Dubai Mall. Make this football season special for your loved ones with an unrivalled viewing experience at…
Hays Travel announces first post pandemic profit
The UK’s largest travel firm Hays Travel has announced a return to profit for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Three years since rescuing Thomas Cook shops and jobs, the company has announced a profitable year for the group in 2021 and 2022. The 42-year-old Sunderland-based company weathered multiple challenges to the…
Championing diversity in travel
Recently Diageo Global Travel concluded its popular series of evening discussions, ‘The Sunset Sessions’, at TFWA Cannes. It was a conversation exploring how diverse teams can grow stronger performance. The panel, hosted by Martin Moodie founder of The Moodie Davitt Report included John Williams, Diageo Global Scotch director, Sarah Branquinho, women in travel retail and chief diversity;…
JTA continues to expand regional sales management team
Tour Operator JTA Travel has expanded its Regional Sales team to support its ongoing success as one of the UK’s independent Tour Operators for the travel trade. Wayne Beard and Simon McDermott join as Regional Sales Managers covering even more areas of the UK. Wayne will oversee Wales, Cheshire, Staffordshire, East Anglia; Northern Ireland, while…
IATO seeks PM’s help in restoring E-Tourist Visa for UK, Canada and other source markets
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has made numerous representations and sent letters to the Ministries of Tourism, Home Affairs and External Affairs requesting them for restoration of E-Visa for UK, Canada and other source markets as maximum foreign tourists travel to India from these countries. “Having failed to evoke any response from these ministries,…
Travel Bans Didn’t Stop Covid In Canada, So Why Do Some Countries Still Have Them?
Canada recently made headlines after the country dropped its remaining Covid requirements. Still, it wasn’t so long ago that the country had some of the harshest entry requirements in the world. As the world emerges from the pandemic, many wonder whether stringent measures taken by various countries truly did anything to prevent the spread of…