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- Azizi Developments prepares for Mina debutAzizi Developments has announced that 99 per cent of the work has been completed on its premium mixed-use project, Mina, located at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
- Minor eyes China expansion with Funyard partnershipMinor Hotels’ globe-spanning network of proprieties ensures that the group is well poised for development in a Chinese market where the appetite for leisure travel has never been greater.
- Marriott signs to bring Ritz-Carlton to ZermattExpected to open in 2026, the 69-guest room property will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant design to the world-famous Swiss resort destination.
- Mövenpick Hotel Hobart takes brand into AustraliaAccor has opened the doors to Australia’s first Mövenpick hotel, Mövenpick Hotel Hobart. The property stands on one of Hobart’s principal heritage streetscapes near the waterfront.
- Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul celebrates historic anniversaryCelebrating its 30th anniversary this year under Kempinski management, the hotel is an icon in itself with its history and splendour.
Airline News
- Singapore Airlines to launch Covid-19 testing trialAll passengers flying Singapore Airlines outbound from Singapore and Indonesia (bound for Singapore) will be able to book pre-departure polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and serology tests.
- United Airlines reports $7.1bn loss for financial 2020Cash burn at the airline rose to $33 million a day over the last three months of the financial year, up from $25 million a day in the third quarter.
- Qatar Airways expands Iberia codeshare partnershipThe agreement will enhance connectivity between the two airlines’ complementary networks and will offer additional travel options to customers from around the world.
- Norwegian welcomes financial support of Norway governmentThe low-cost airline said the decision to offer new capital would significantly increase its chances of working through the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
- IATA calls for EU-wide Covid-19 vaccination certificateThe trade body has urged the European Union to support an initiative from Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to agree a common digital European Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
Tourism News
- Dominican Republic to offer free Covid-19 tests to travellersThe government of the Dominican Republic is taking measures to strengthen the capacity of the destination to respond to the entry requirements of source markets.
- Disneyland Paris delays reopening until AprilDisneyland Paris has pushed back its reopening date to April 2nd as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep France. The theme park had been due to reopen on February 13th.
- St Lucia to offer visitors Covid-19 tests on departureVisitors can obtain a Covid-19 test conveniently at select hotels or at local testing facilities, with test results returned within the 72-hour time frame.
- Sri Lanka to reopen borders to tourists this weekSri Lanka will reopen its borders to foreign tourists on Thursday after a ten-month hiatus, official have said. However, travellers will be subject to tough Covid-19 protocols.
- UK travel corridor closure comes into effectThe UK has today closed all travel corridors, meaning all arrivals will have to quarantine for ten days. Travellers will also require a negative Covid-19 test, taken within three days of departure.