Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
Millions of jobs at risk as Indian tour operators cry for...
India's tourism sector is in dire straits, and urgent relief from the government is needed to help tour operators survive the ongoing pandemic, urged...
Costa Cruises returns to sea
Italian cruise ship Costa Deliziosa is the latest liner to resume services, setting sail from the Adriatic port of Trieste on Sunday, more than...
ITB India 2021 goes hybrid
The inaugural ITB India this April will take on a hybrid model, becoming one of the first exhibitions in India to do so.
The physical...
Malaysia bans long-term pass holders from three countries
In a move to tighten border controls, Malaysia will ban long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines from entering the country starting...
AirAsia India strikes car rental deal with Avis
AirAsia India has partnered with Avis India to offer the airline's passengers discounted car rental services, as travellers increasingly seek private modes of transport.
AirAsia...
Near-term outlook for APAC hotels remains dim
Battered by the coronavirus pandemic, hotels across Asia-Pacific continued to perform poorly in Q2, with a gradual U-shaped recovery likely, according to Colliers International's...
Bringing up NDC
The travel crisis has not disrupted New Distribution Capability (NDC) progression and has instead emphasised the standard’s ability to improve critical servicing and communication functions for airlines and agencies. Mark Ridley, head of airline distribution solutions and NDC [X] program, Amadeus, discusses its progress, challenges and what is being done to ensure it works for agencies
Safe restart of tourism is possible: UNWTO
UNWTO is urging governments around the world to get the tourism sector back on track, with stringent health and safety protocols in place, stressing...
Beijing Capital Airport gets digital makeover
Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) has introduced a new completely contactless experience for its passengers, in what SITA has called its most extensive biometric...
Qatar Airways refunds US$1.2b
Qatar Airways has paid out over US$1.2 billion in refunds to almost 600,000 passengers since March, after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted their travel plans.
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