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- Jamaica minister welcomes Grupo Piñero Caribbean investmentJamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the launch of a new strategic initiative from Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts-owners, Grupo Piñero, in the Caribbean.
- Emerald House Lisbon opens to first guestsThe 67-room property is nestled among the historic palaces and charming churches, with rooms giving way to breath-taking views of the River Tagus and city itself.
- Change at the top for Hastings HotelsHastings Hotels in Northern Ireland has announced that its longest serving director, Edward Carson, has retired as chairman and is succeeded by Howard Hastings.
- Steigenberger Hotels set for Saudi expansionThe Saudi Arabia Tourism Development Fund has signed a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Hospitality to develop and operate Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels projects.
- Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen prepares for debutMandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, the latest property from the brand in the Greater Bay Area of China, is scheduled to open on January 20th.
Airline News
- Manchester Airports Group looks toward bright summerAccording to data from November, the group was serving around 60 per cent of pre-pandemic traffic, with London Stansted recovering at the fastest rate overall.
- Virgin Atlantic reveals LATAM codeshare dealVirgin Atlantic has signed a new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines, offering customers the opportunity to fly seamlessly to São Paulo in Brazil.
- Jet2.com to boost Iceland offering next winterJet2.com has responded to strong demand for trips to Iceland by putting on its biggest ever programme of flights and breaks for next winter.
- London City builds toward summer recoveryWith the introduction of new routes and the return of top-selling destinations, the airport is expecting more than three quarters of 2019 routes to be operating this year.
- Norse Atlantic Airways wins US flight approvalThe United States department of transportation has approved Norse Atlantic Airways’ application for the operation of flights between Norway and the European Union to the destination.
Tourism News
- UNWTO records modest tourism increase in 2021Global tourism experienced a four per cent upturn in 2021 when compared to the prior year, with a total of 415 million international trips made.
- Belize to introduce mandatory Covid-19 insuranceAll visitors are required to apply for Belize Travel Health Insurance, a mandatory insurance that helps protect travellers against incurred medical and non-medical expenses.
- France to reopen to British travellers tomorrowOfficials in France have confirmed the country will relax restrictions on those travelling from the UK from Friday. Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a compelling reason to enter the country.
- Mauritius delegation woos Middle East visitors in DubaiA high-level government and tourism delegation from the Republic of Mauritius has visited the United Arab Emirates in order to develop connections between the two countries.
- UKHospitality backs Platinum Jubilee celebrationsUKHospitality has backed plans to extend licensing hours in England and Wales to 01:00 during celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of the Queen.