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US Travel mourns passing of Marriott’s Arne Sorenson

This is a huge loss, first and foremost for Ruth and Arne’s wonderful family, but also for his many associates at Marriott International and people across the travel industry who had the pleasure of interacting with him Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson has died Arne Morris Sorenson was a Japanese-born American hotel executive Sorenson had been […]

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Istanbul Airport rolls out rapid COVID-19 testing facility

PCR Testing Center inside Istanbul Airport’s terminal has a daily testing capacity of 12,000 PCR tests with 1,500 PCR tests currently being performed per day The global hub begins Antibody and Antigen testing Passengers served 24/7 with results turned around quickly at the center Passengers benefit from these services prior to their flights at the […]

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Arabian Travel Week: Focus on tourism recovery

This week-long festival of events is dedicated to travel professionals from all over the world, to collaborate and shape the recovery of the Middle East travel industry Arabian Travel Week will take place from 16-26 May in hybrid format Host of additional events in Dubai aiming at stimulating hotel, travel and tourism sectors ATM theme […]

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Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson loses battle with cancer

Mr. Sorenson became the third CEO in Marriott’s history in 2012, and the first without the Marriott surname. Marriott Chief Executive Officer dies Sorenson has been battling pancreatic cancer since 2019 Arne Sorenson was 62 Today, Marriott International announces the unexpected passing of Arne M. Sorenson, President and CEO. It is with profound sadness that […]

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MoneyGram at Walmart or CVS Pharmacy? Be smart!

Don’t go to Walmart when you like to collect for a MoneyGram. MoneyGram and Walmart are not a winning combination, and this story will explain why. Receiving money by MoneyGram in a Walmart Money Center will be a frustrating experience if you don’t know the Middle Name of the sender. Collecting for a MoneyGram from […]

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European Aviation Safety Agency certifies Moscow Cargo LLC

Moscow Cargo LLC is a modern high-tech cargo aviation terminal and the main handling operator of Sheremetyevo International Airport, which serves 68% of the airport’s cargo and postal turnover Moscow Cargo LLC issued RA3 certificate by German National Civil Aviation Administration RA3 certificate confirms that the terminal of Moscow Cargo LLC fully complies with EU […]

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No contaminated air warning sensors: FAA and EASA unconcerned?

Despite knowing about the effect of “bleed air” filters for decades and the potential for contaminated passenger cabin, aviation regulators around the world such as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have, on this specific problem, put the corporate interests of the aerospace industry ahead of flight […]

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WTN Aviation Group issues Statement

The Aviation industry has been hit extremely hard in the ongoing global pandemic. The Aviation Group of the World Tourism Network under the leadership of Singapore based Vijay Poonoosamy knows this. 1) World Tourism Network Chairman of the Aviation Group says: “Nobody knows how all this plays out, but the new normal requires new mindsets. […]

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Leading an airline in 2021

As COVID-19 vaccinations are being administered around the world, the hope for the return of travel and tourism looms on the horizon. The first step to kick starting travel will be through the airlines. Senior airline executives discuss the current status of aviation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What are the forecasts for 2021 and […]

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Russia resumes Armenia and Azerbaijan flights

Airlines of both countries can now carry out two flights per week from Moscow to Baku and four times per week from Moscow to Yerevan Flights from Moscow to Yerevan resume on February 15 Flights from Moscow to Baku resume on February 17 In March 2020, Russia suspended all commercial passenger flights abroad due to […]