Travellers whose package travel has been affected by measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic may be entitled to a reduction in the travel price

Two travellers bought a two-week package holiday in Gran Canaria beginning on 13 March 2020 from a German travel organiser. They are requesting a 70% price reduction on account of the restrictions that were imposed on that island on 15 March 2020, in order to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their early […]

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Hotelbeds named by IHG Hotels & Resorts as a preferred provider of wholesale rates for B2B travel buyers

Hotelbeds announce that it is one of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ preferred partners for distribution of wholesale rates from IHG hotels in Europe and Greater China. As a result, travel buyers working with Hotelbeds will continue to enjoy access to wholesale rates from IHG hotels. Hotelbeds’ network reaches thousands of B2B travel buyers, such as […]

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UNWTO and WHO: Travel measures should be based on risk assessment

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. The two UN agencies agreed to collaborate on a global trust architecture for recovery of the travel sector. Over recent […]

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ACI EUROPE urges governments to adhere to WHO guidance and reject blanket travel bans

Airport trade body ACI EUROPE has today given its strongest support to the World Health Organisation’s call for a calm and measured response to the Omicron variant, and urged governments to react accordingly. Specifically, in its updated COVID-19 Travel Advice released yesterday, the WHO states: • Countries should continue to apply an evidence-informed and risk-based […]

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AEGEAN: The least we can do, for those who do everything for us

A new campaign starts, with Aegean Airlines offer 2 round trip tickets, to all the medical staff of Greece. The air carrier announcement is as follows: “You donate miles. We triple them. This is the least we can do together, for those who are currently doing everything they possibly can for us. Select one or […]

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A joint statement on tourism and COVID-19 – UNWTO and WHO Call for responsibility and coordination

As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are committed to working together in guiding the travel and tourism sectors’ response to COVID-19. On 30 January 2020, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 […]

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Majorca: New rules applied to drunken tourists this season

Majorca has taken the decision to implement new rules this season regarding drunken tourists, as incidents have occurred in recent years that degrade the concept of tourism. The new measures will result in a cleaner image of the island and create greater respect for the concept of hospitality. More important for overall business in the […]

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New Ryanair – local authorities partnerships | What the industry says about their effectiveness

The potential for Ryanair to strike more deals with online travel agents was predicted by On the Beach chief executive Shaun Morton, who believes such moves are “really positive” for the industry. Last month, On the Beach became the fourth by the local authorities to reach an agreement with the low-cost, Irish, airline, meaning Ryanair […]

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announce 12th base at Bournemouth Airport! | Which Greek destinations are included

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced that they are further expanding their footprint in the UK – launching award-winning flights and holidays from Bournemouth Airport – which will become their 12th UK base. The UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline have today put 16 sunny destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean […]

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