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Ryanair Cuts September/October Capacity by Almost 20% as Forward Bookings Weaken

Ryanair will reduce its flight capacity by 20% during the months of September and October as forward bookings have notably weakened over the past...

IATA Calls for Closer European Co-ordination on Border Reopening

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged European governments to co-ordinate efforts to lift border restrictions and to find alternatives to quarantine measures...

Travel Solutions to Re-Start Coach Tour Holidays

Northern Ireland tour operator Travel Solutions has announced the re-start of its escorted coach tour programme with a five-day Welcome to Kerry tour departing...

Emerald Pullman Ireland Rail Tour a Great Staycation

In an innovated move Railtours Ireland have commenced operations of their new Emerald Pullman,a staycation with a difference, the tour is in association with...

British Airways extends Book with Confidence policy to September

British Airways is extending its Book with Confidence policy for customers booking flights and holidays throughout September 2020, to cover journeys for a whole...

3,000 Redundancies in Ireland’s 3,500 Travel Agent Workforce “in Weeks”

“There could be up to 3,000 redundancies in the coming weeks from the travel business alone, if nothing is done.” That was the sharp...

Travel Agents Highly Critical of Government’s Green List and July Jobs Stimulus

Travel agents report that the Government’s fortnightly-changing Green List, coupled with its mixed messaging, has discouraged people from booking – and that the July...

Canary Islands Introduce Travel Assistance Policy to Cover Visitors for Covid-19 Expenses

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of the Canary Islands Government has signed an agreement with AXA Spain for the subscription of a...

Visit Portugal Launches Covid-19 Insurance for Travellers

Visitors planning a holiday in Portugal can now subscribe to a new travel insurance product, specially adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative is...

Travellers using Dubai hub need to carry a negative COVID-19 test document

Emirates and Dubai have announced that Dubai has updated its entry requirements for inbound travellers. Since 1 August 2020, COVID-19 PCR tests will be...

Silversea enhances online marketing toolkit for travel advisors

Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has enhanced its online suite of marketing resources and sales tools for travel advisors. Named Marketing Central,...

Virgin Atlantic Airlines files for bankruptcy in New York

Virgin Atlantic Airlines has filed for Bankruptcy in New York, the airline is seeking protection from creditors in the United States under Chapter 15...

Royal Caribbean Group extends suspension of sailings

The Royal Caribbean Group has issued a statement,that the health and safety of our guests, crew, and the communities we visit is our top...

Etihad Airways introduces MicrobeBARRIER™ face protection for premium passengers

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched innovative new protective wear for First and Business class guests. As part of its...

WTM London and Travel Forward Reveal Extensive Plans for 2020

In an hour-long virtual press conference last week, executives from Reed Exhibitions revealed plans for the live WTM London and Travel Forward shows at...

ITAA Forms Supplier Council for Affiliate Members

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has established a supplier’s council that will act as a representative body for the Association’s affiliate members. The new...

Global Borders Slowly Reopening UNWTO Research Reveals

The responsible restart of tourism is underway around the world as growing numbers of destinations ease Covid-19 related travel restrictions and adapt to the...

WTTC Calls On Governments to Implement Comprehensive Testing Facilities at Airports

Gloria Guevara, President and Chief Executive, World Travel and Tourism Council, has said: “WTTC is calling on Governments around the world to begin a...

Topflight announce redundancies as a result of their Strategic Review

In June, Topflight announced a strategic review of its business in response to the impact of Covid-19. This review is now completed and the...

TUI closing 166 shops in the UK and Ireland

The largest Tour Operator in Europe,TUI UK and Ireland,have announced the closure of 166 shops.These closures are a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic,...

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