The traditional free-for-all buffet will likeley be off the menu when Royal Caribbean sets sail again. A new normal of enhanced health and safety on ships will see the end of self-serve dining, at least in the short term. President … Continue reading →
Norwegian has secured a state loan of around £245 million after successfully completing a restructure of the budget airline. As part of the process, around £1 billion of debt has been converted into equity. Norwegian said it had ‘laid a … Continue reading →
The Florida Keys will start accepting travelers again from June 1. Hotels will be able to accommodate tourists but may only book out 50% of capacity under social distancing measures imposed by Monroe County officials. All lodging premises must follow … Continue reading →
Dream Hotel Group is adding to its growing portfolio with three new hotels in Mexico. It is partnering with development group Los Amigos to manage the three new properties in Tulum with a combined room count of 303. All three … Continue reading →
Human rights group ILGA-Europe has ranked Malta as the European country with the most comprehensive LGBTI rights for the fifth year running. However, Turkey, one of the most popular countries for tourism, saw its score fall for the fifth year … Continue reading →
Spain’s transport minister says the country is aiming to welcome back foreign tourists by late June. However, Jose Luis Abalos has not specified when the country will permit visitors from the UK. Last week the country imposed a temporary two-week … Continue reading →
Qantas has outlined new rules for safe flying which includes staggered boarding and deplaning. It will provide masks for passengers but there will be no empty middle seat for social distancing. The airline reckons it is not needed and will … Continue reading →
Portugal will reopen its beaches on June 6 with a limit on visitor numbers and strict social distancing measures in place. The tourist board said extra supervision will be provided to ensure strict compliance with the new rules, but it claimed … Continue reading →
The industry has been given a ray of hope that travel could restart sooner than thought after the Government said countries with low coronavirus infection rates could be exempt from new quarantine rules. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said ministers are … Continue reading →
Kuoni has launched a new adventure hub to ‘keep the spirit of worldwide travel alive’ during lockdown. Created in partnership with Hodder & Stoughton publishing, the hub features work by TV presenters and explorers Simon Reeve, Levison Wood and … Continue reading →
It might not seem like the best time to start a new travel business – especially not one specialising in selling cruises – but James Cole isn’t going to let a pandemic crisis get in the way of his plans. … Continue reading →
