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British Airways announces September Sale for flights and Holidays.

September 12, 2022

British Reporter — British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their September sale, with reductions made across a range of flights and holidays all the way into the summer of 2023.

British Airways Introduces Aviation American Gin Onboard

British Reporter– British Airways and Aviation American Gin are announcing a new

by British Reporter

March 16, 2022

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British Airways and Phillips 66 Agree First Ever UK Produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply

British Reporter — British Airways will become the first airline in the

by British Reporter

March 15, 2022

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Hilton, American Express To Provide up to 1 Million Rooms To Support Ukrainian Refugees

British Reporter — Hilton and American Express, in partnership with Hilton’s ownership

by British Reporter

March 15, 2022

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AS 2020 ENDS, TOURISM LOOKS FORWARD WITH DETERMINATION

The FINANCIAL -- As UNWTO officials notes, we are almost at the end of what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism. Almost overnight, the pandemic brought global tourism to a complete standstill. Millions of people missed chances to explore

by The FINANCIAL

December 24, 2020

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EBRD supports Egypt’s tourism sector

The FINANCIAL -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is breaking fresh ground with a USD 12 million loan to Al Dau Al Haram for Hotel Operations for the regeneration of a brownfield site into a Hyatt Regency hotel, to promote

by By Nibal Zgheib

December 23, 2020

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Marriott International Announces Covid-19 Testing Availability and Optional Health Protocols

The FINANCIAL -- Gaylord Hotels will be the first Marriott brand to offer new health protocols in January 2021. As part of ongoing steps to help instill confidence and provide exceptional experiences and solutions for meeting professionals and attendees, Marriott International has identified health

by The FINANCIAL

December 18, 2020

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NDB President Reposts to Brics Leaders, Outlines Priorities for NDB

The FINANCIAL -- Tourism-dependent countries have been particularly hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, as their economies have been adversely affected by global travel restrictions. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) recently approved a USD20-million financing to the Cook Islands—one of the world’s

by The FINANCIAL

December 18, 2020

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Chase, Air Canada and Mastercard Announce Partnership to Launch a Credit Card in the U.S.

The FINANCIAL -- Multi-year agreement will bring U.S. customers rich rewards and flexibility offered by the airline’s newly revamped Aeroplan loyalty program. Chase, the largest co-brand card issuer, and Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and a Star Alliance founding member, announced a strategic

by The FINANCIAL

December 15, 2020

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Hyatt Grows Boundless Portfolio of Lifestyle Brands in the Americas with New Hotel Openings and Strong Development Pipeline Slated Through 2021

The FINANCIAL -- New Alila, Hyatt Centric, and Thompson Hotels properties represent Hyatt’s commitment to growing with intent in key markets. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced mindful growth of the Alila, Hyatt Centric and Thompson Hotels brands with nearly 20 new hotels that have

by The FINANCIAL

December 13, 2020

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70% of Destinations Have Lifted Travel Restrictions, but Global Gap Emerging

The FINANCIAL -- The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall. According to the eighth edition of the UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report, 70% of all global destinations have eased restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19

by The FINANCIAL

December 2, 2020

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Partial recovery in tourism nights in summer 2020

In 2020, the tourism industry has suffered from the COVID-19 outbreak. This is evident when comparing 2020 tourism accommodation figures with those of 2019.

by The FINANCIAL

November 25, 2020

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Qatar Airways reveals first bespoke FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 aircraft

The FINANCIAL — Qatar Airways, Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA, today unveiled a specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM livery, to mark two years to go until the tournament kicks off on 21 November 2022.

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

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American Airlines eliminates change fees

The FINANCIAL — American Airlines is giving customers complete flexibility when they travel on American. “We are committed to making travel easier for our customers who fly on American,” said American’s Chief Revenue Officer Vasu Raja. “By eliminating change fees, we’re giving customers

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

1 min read