How Airlines and Hospitality Companies Can Engage and Attract Talent for the Future
With airline and hospitality industries set for a strong recovery in 2022, the smartest companies are positioning themselves to attract a pool of global talent in an ever more competitive environment, embracing the opportunities and challenges that…
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Regional airlines intend to buy vertical electric aircraft
The two largest U.S…
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Covid: Travel misery for tens of thousands as flights are cancelled
Tens of thousands of airline passengers have been hit by the grounding of thousands of flights as a surge in Covid cases causes staff shortages.
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Eurostar begins SmartCheck contactless travel trial
Eurostar has launched its contactless travel trial, allowing customers to complete ticket and passport checks at home, before using biometric face scanners to verify their identity at St Pancras International station…
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EU proposes booster jab requirement for travel
The European Commission has proposed a nine-month time limit on vaccination certificates for travel to and within the European Union.
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IATA calls on governments to simplify air travel
The International Air Transport Association has called on governments to simplify air travel, with complex measures having created a “barrier to global mobility”.
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Airbus A340 plane lands on Antarctica for first time
For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica.
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Air France unveils latest menus by Michelin-starred chefs
Air France has a long tradition of working with Michelin-starred chefs for its onboard menus – most recently with three Michelin-starred Arnaud Donckele – and the carrier has this week unveiled its latest partnerships…
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URBAN AIR MOBILITY IS TAKING OFF - EVERY TRAVEL BRAND NEEDS A PLAN
How many times have you been stuck in traffic and wished you could somehow be lifted up and transported to your destination in a matter of minutes rather than spending hours on the freeway?
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Why a Mach 5 passenger plane is a crazy idea that might just work
Almost two decades since Concorde retired, interest around supersonic travel has been picking up pace, and several super-fast planes are under development…
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Ryanair bans customers who claimed credit card refunds for flights they missed because of lockdown
Ryanair is refusing to carry passengers who were refunded by credit card companies for flights they did not take because of coronavirus lockdowns.
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IATA report: Uneven policies will hamper international travel rebound
An analysis published by IATA during its two-day general meeting here painted a bleak picture about the web of complexity that awaits international travelers.
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Real Estate Firm JLL Launches Short-term Rental Platform
Real estate services provider JLL is launching a short-term rental platform it’s positioning as a rival to giants in the space including Airbnb and Booking.com.
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Hotels Must Learn Lessons from Airlines to Bounce Back Stronger After Pandemic
Using interconnected technology platforms to drive the digital transformation of the industry and provide guests with increased choices and control over their stay will be the key to success.
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Holiday Inn brands take flight at European airport locations
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded the footprints of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express brands with a number of signings and openings at European airports.
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BRAZIL’S AZUL MAKES MOVE INTO ELECTRIC AIR TAXIS
Brazilian airline Azul has signed a $1 billion commercial and strategic alliance with Germany-based Lilium, a startup that makes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets to transport people and goods…
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The Porsche dynasty is taking on Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in space
Porsche SE, the family holding company that controls Volkswagen Group, is the latest big investor to bet on space's crucial role in developing future technologies.
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Expedia down, Airbnb up for bookings for some hotels in Europe and Asia
With the volume of travel greatly reduced and marketing budgets slashed, hoteliers know it’s more important than ever to understand which distribution strategies are driving bookings.
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