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Qatar Airways introduces new UV cabin disinfection technology on board

Qatar Airways: Passengers can expect the highest levels of safety and hygiene throughout their journey Qatar Airways starts using Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System version 2.0 All devices have undergone comprehensive testing on board Qatar Airways’ aircraft UV light has been shown to be capable of inactivating various viruses and bacteria when properly applied Qatar […]

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COVID test center opens at Belfast City Airport

The test center offers quick and affordable PCR and antigen (lateral flow) tests The center’s opening coinciding with the resumption of international flights from Belfast City Airport Flights have resumed today from Belfast City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Tests, which must be pre-booked, are also available for non-flying members of the general public George Best […]

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India placed on UK travel red list

Great Britain has detected 103 cases of a new variant first identified in India Boris Johnson cancels his visit to India “Vast majority” of new variant first identified in India are linked to international travel UK makes decision to add India to its red list Just hours after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancelled his visit […]

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Cross Hotels & Resorts signs third hotel in Pattaya

Cross Hotels & Resorts signs an agreement to open Cross Pattaya Phratamnak Cross Pattaya Phratamnak will be the first property after Cross Hotels & Resorts’ luxury brand renaming Cross Pattaya Phratamnak sits on a strategic headland overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and is surrounded by verdant woodlands Cross Pattaya Phratamnak is set to open in […]

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Where are they now and what lies ahead?

The President of the Meehan Aviation Group, Deborah Meehan, recently spoke with a prestigious leadership group to talk about what COVID-19 has meant to airports. The CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority shares her conversation with US President Joe Biden. How has the hub for aggressive American Airlines, DFW International, fared over the past […]

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Inspiring clear action for aviation growth

In a discussion about what’s happening in the Asia Pacific region in the travel and aviation sectors, Peter Harbison of the Centre for Aviation spoke with Subhas Menon, the Director General of the Asia Pacific Airlines Association, and Mario Hardy, who heads up the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Passenger traffic was showing some signs […]

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World Health Organization rejects the use of COVID passports to reopen travel

Wealthier nations snapping up vaccines, while poorer countries left without enough doses to effectively vaccinate their population WHO opposes the use of proof of vaccination as a condition of international travel WHO concerned that vaccinations alone won’t prevent the transmission of the virus WHO recommends that countries impose quarantine measures for international travelers Reiterating their […]

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Rebounding demand is driving clear path to profitability

United Airlines releases first-quarter financial results United Airlines reported first-quarter 2021 net loss of $1.4 billion United Airlines reported first-quarter total operating revenue of $3.2 billion, down 66% United Airlines reported first-quarter operating expenses down 49% versus first-quarter 2019 United Airlines (UAL) today announced first-quarter 2021 financial results. The company has its eyes on the future, making […]

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An excellent handicap-friendly Hawaii event

I have never been to a bad lūau, but each one of them is different. When seeking a handicap-friendly, open-air luau with a dramatic setting, I chose Ka Moana Lūau, located at the iconic Sea Life Park Hawaii on Oahu’s beautiful Windward side. The author gives this luau a solid 10 out of 10 rating […]

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American Indian Alaska Native Tourism announces Visitor Outreach department

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) announced the formation of its second new department in 2021 – the new Visitor Outreach department. Tourism research indicates many travelers will choose to pass on international destinations in favor of exploring destinations closer to home. AIANTA’s robust tourism trade show appearance, includes attendance at BrandUSA’s Travel […]