News Holland American Line renames new vessel Rotterdam
The seventh ship to bear the name, Rotterdam will be delivered in July next year, pushed back slightly from its original delivery of May due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
News Vzquez to step down as IAG chairman
Having reached nine years in office last January, the maximum recommended in the UK corporate governance code, Antonio Vázquez will step down in January.
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News Collapse in traffic pushes IAG to second quarter loss
International Airlines Group has reported an operating loss of €1.3 billion before exceptional items for the second quarter, compared to a profit of €960 million last year.
News Jet2 brings passengers home from Spain early
Hundreds of customers are thought to have had flights back to the UK cancelled and been asked to return sooner than planned. Travellers were informed of the changes via emails and text messages.
News CAA finds airlines improving on refunds, but more work to be done
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has found airlines have upped their game when it comes to providing refunds in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
News Global borders slowly reopening UNWTO research reveals
According to the latest analysis from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, some 40 per cent of all destinations worldwide have now eased the restrictions they placed on international tourism in response to the outbreak.
News Eid Al Adha staycation offer from Dukes the Palm
Dukes the Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, has launched offers for Eid Al Adha. The deal includes a Deluxe Room, access to the exclusive private beach and infinity pool at the hotel.
Focus BTN interview Vincent Didon, business development director, Seychelles Ports Authority
With the Seychelles preparing to reopen its borders to international travellers, Breaking Travel News here speaks to Vincent Didon, business development director with the Seychelles Ports Authority, about what role the cruise sector is expected to play
Algarve woos tourists with new campaign
The Algarve in southern Portugal has unveiled a new promotional video to highlight its pledge to welcome back visitors safely. The campaign has been launched following a series of strict measures put in place to ensure all visitors and locals can visit the region with confidence.