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- Mattar takes up IHG Hotels leadership position in India, Middle East and AfricaHaitham Mattar is a well-known industry leader in the IMEA region, with over 25 years of experience in hospitality and tourism and an outstanding network across the industry.
- Robinson appointed chairman of TravelodgeTravelodge has announced the appointment of leisure travel veteran, Martin Robinson, as its new chairman. He brings a wealth of brand building, strategic management and leadership expertise.
- Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha takes brand into QatarMarriott 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.
- Zanini to lead Burj Al Arab JumeirahJumeirah Group has announced the appointment of Ermanno Zanini to the role of regional vice president and general manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, its flagship hotel in the United Arab Emirates.
- Thanda Island takes on new UK representationFox Communications has signed a partnership with Thanda Island, the only exclusive-use private marine reserve in the world. The company will deliver a 360 communications campaign.
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- London City Airport welcomes new Jersey and Gibraltar flightsBritish 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.
- IATA: Aviation sector continues to deteriorateThe International Air Transport Association has found that passenger traffic fell in February, both compared to pre-Covid-19 levels in February 2019, and to the immediate month prior, January this year.
- airBaltic joins non-fungible token crazeThe airline will issue limited collector NFTs showcasing an individual Airbus A220-300 with its registration as well as a piece of art of one of the most beloved Latvian cities to promote tourism.
- Leeds Bradford Airport redevelopment delayedProposals to redevelop the airport have hit a snag after the government sought more time to evaluate the plans. Plans to build a new terminal were approved by Leeds City Council in February.
- Ryanair cuts expected losses for 2020Ryanair now expects to report a loss for the year to March 31st of between €800 million and €850 million. The group said full-year traffic was 27.5 million passengers, down from 149 million a year ago.
Tourism News
- London City Airport welcomes new Jersey and Gibraltar flightsBritish 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.
- UK government likely to implement traffic light system in mid-MayTransport secretary, Grant Shapps, explained the new scheme would categorise countries based on risk – but gave no firm details on when borders would reopen to international travel.
- Travel industry welcomes plan to reopen UK tourism – but raises questionsOrganisations from across the tourism sector have welcomed a report from the Global Travel Taskforce, but called for more clarity from the government on when plans will be implemented.
- Tahiti to reopen to tourism next monthThe president of French Polynesia, Edouard Fritch, has argued the Covid-19 pandemic in French Polynesia is now “under control,” with less than 20 new cases per week.
- Culinary demand to lead UK travel renaissanceWith just days to go until al-fresco dining is allowed across the country, new VisitEngland research shows that it is foodie experiences that are top of the agenda for sensory-starved Brits.