The president of French Polynesia, Edouard Fritch, travelled to Paris to meet several members of the French government, including president Emmanuel Macron. During the trip, he revealed the islands of Tahiti will reopen to tourism on May 1st. Fritch argued
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The travel industry has given a mixed response to proposals from the British government for the reopening of the travel sector. As expected, a ‘traffic light’ system will be introduced, grading destinations on exposure to Covid-19. However, while roll-out is
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The British government has unveiled more detail on the proposed ‘traffic light’ system it intends to implement as international travel reopens. Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, explained the scheme would categorise countries based on risk. Factors including the percentage of a
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British Airways has announced the launch of two new routes to Jersey and Gibraltar from London City Airport. Operating initially over the summer period, the routes will launch on June 25th. Two flights a week will operate to Jersey and
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Prime minister, Boris Johnson, has said he is “hopeful” international travel can resume from the UK on May 17th, but offered few further details on the process of reopening borders. Confirming a number of lockdown measures would be lifted next
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Authorities in Venice have approved a ban on large cruise ships entering the historic centre of the Italian city. Italian culture minister, Dario Franceschini, said the decision came in response to a request from UN cultural body, UNESCO. Large ships
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Haitham Mattar as managing director for India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA). The industry veteran – recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to the Travel & Tourism Industry title at the World
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Haitham Mattar as managing director for India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA). The industry veteran – recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to the Travel & Tourism Industry title at the World
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With just days to go until al-fresco dining and the first phase of staycations are allowed across the country, new VisitEngland research shows that it is foodie experiences that are top of the agenda for sensory-starved Brits. In a research
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Marriott Executive Apartments has announced its debut in Qatar with the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha. The location is owned by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC). “We are pleased to build on our fantastic relationship with
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