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Three new easyJet routes go on sale

: Health & Leisure; Friday, 15 July 2022

European airline easyJet is adding three new routes to its UK network for winter 2022, with packages from easyJet holidays also available.

Jewellery and diamond/pearl events scheduled for end July in Hong Kong - with new shopping festival

: MICE News; Friday, 15 July 2022

The 38th Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 29 July to 2 August.

Kisawa Sanctuary has new gm and marketing head

: Health & Leisure; Friday, 15 July 2022

Mathias Gerds has been appointed general manager and Silvia Manganaro director of sales and marketing at Kisawa Sanctuary, located on Benguerra Island in Mozambique.
Gerds will strengthen the resort’s commitment to building a bond between people and place, life and land. Originally from Germany, his portfolio spans Asia, Europe and the CIS and with it, a world-class collection of properties. His brand experience includes the Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, St Regis Hotels & Resorts and Kempinski Hotels.

IATA pushing continuation of eased slot rules

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 July 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the European Union this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers.

SITE adds remote CITP option

: MICE News; Thursday, 14 July 2022

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has rolled out a new remote proctoring option for those looking to earn their CITP credentials.

Gold Coast Airport extension closer

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 July 2022

In Queensland, Australia, the doors will open on a 30,000sqm expansion of the Gold Coast Airport terminal later this year as part of an A$500 million investment in the precinct.

LaoSafe health and hygiene hits 100 milestone

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 14 July 2022

LaoSafe has certified more than 100 tourism businesses throughout Laos in Southeast Asia.

Commonwealth Games could be disrupted by next UK rail strike

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Members of the British train driver union Aslef at eight train companies have voted to strike over pay - and timing may hit the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

American tips first quarterly profit since Covid hit

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

American Airlines Group says it expects to turn in its first pre tax quarterly profit since the onset of the pandemic, despite struggling with higher jet fuel costs and labour shortages.

Heathrow sets 100,000 a day summer cap

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

London's Heathrow Airport has limited passengers to 100,000 a day until September 11 as it struggles to cope with high demand and a lack of resources.

Education and careers expo to run at HKCEC later this month

: MICE News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

The 31st HKTDC Education and Careers Expo will be held from 21 to 24 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Air Canada and Emirates to code share

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Canada's Air Canada and Dubai's Emirates intend to establish a code-share relationship later in 2022 that will offer customers the ability to book connecting travel between both airlines' networks with a single ticket, seamless connectivity at the carriers' respective global hubs and baggage transfers to their final destinations.

Heathrow fears further flight cuts

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

London Heathrow Airport told some airlines to cancel 61 flights on Monday July 11 because it did not have enough capacity to serve expected passenger numbers - and warned of more disruption this northern summer.