Troubles for Airbnb As Italy Bans Self-checkins
Italy has issued a ban on self-check-ins under a new law it says is needed to combat potential terrorism.
Read MoreCost of flights to soar to record high as aircraft supply crisis leaves planes grounded, experts warn
Airfares are set to hit record highs next year and there will be a surge in flight cancellationsas a result of critical shortages of plane engines and spare aviation parts, insiders fear.
Read MoreFlorence bans key boxes and tour guide loudspeakers to tackle overtourism
The historic Italian city of Florence is taking steps to cut over-tourism, introducing measures including a ban on key boxes used by short-term rental landlords and tour guide loudspeakers
Read MoreIndonesia Firm Seeks Larger Market for Sleeping Pods, Cabins
Bobobox, Indonesia’s largest outdoor accommodation operator, is looking to expand into either Japan or the US this year, as it seeks to deploy its sleeping pods and cabins in two of the world’s most developed lodging markets
Read MoreUkraine’s Largest Airport to Welcome Passengers Within One Month of War’s End
Ukraine's largest airport, Kyiv's Boryspil International, is prepared to resume flights within one month after the end of the war
Read MoreFaulty door panel on Alaska Airlines flight had no bolts installed, NTSB says in preliminary report
The door panel on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 that fell off midair had no bolts installed on the door plug, according to preliminary findings released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board
Read MoreNew ITA schedule features flights from Rome to Chicago, Toronto, Middle East & Africa
ITA introduces news flights from Rome hub to Chicago, Toronto, the Middle East and West Africa.
Read MoreFormer Boeing Co. brass and engineers advise against flying on 737 Max
In what’s turning out to be an existential crisis for the Boeing Co., ex-managers and engineers are advising the flying public to not travel on the problem-plagued 737 Max.
Read MoreJapan airlines offers passengers ability to rent clothes
A new clothing rental program from Japan Airlines (JAL) is starting Wednesday. Japan-bound passengers can reserve apparel that will be delivered to their accommodation upon arrival, creating a “travel experience with minimal luggage.”
Read MoreCashless payments eased for visitors to china
WeChat, the omnipresent super app in China, will allow foreigners to pay by Visa and other international bank cards in tens of millions of merchants nationwide starting this month, its operator Tencent announced this week.
That, along with a similar move by Ant Group’s Alipay – the other major Chinese mobile payments platform – finally allows tourists to partake in the country’s cashless revolution, which has long offered convenience to many locals, but is also a source of frustration for tourists who don’t have Chinese bank accounts and struggle to make payments in places that don’t take cash - South China Morning Post
Four trends re-shaping the travel industry post-pandemic
The Covid-19 has impacted travel in many ways. Here are for major trends that have re-shaped the sector
Read MoreCovid Breathalyzer Pilot at Singapore Changi Potential Game Changer for Travel Industry
Singapore Changi Airport is to pilot the testing of new technology which could clear passengers of Covid-19 infection within minutes. It could be a game-changer for the beleaguered travel industry.
Read MoreHong Kong to Re-visit Travel Bubble Concept
The departure hall of Singapore Changi International Airport
After a fall of Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong the city is looking once again to re-establish travel bubbles with Singapore and other destinations
Read MoreBubble fine dining comes to canadian rockies
A sign of the times? Fine dining now offered in an exclusive bubble in the Canadian Rockies
Read MoreWonderful Quebec City
Quebec City is an ancient turreted town on the icy banks of the St Lawrence River. Travel writer Anabel Dean explores
Read MoreMore Qantas aircraft headed to long-term storage
The Australian flag carrier, Qantas, recently retired all of its 747s and sent all of its A380s into long term storage, and now a majority of the 787 fleet is also going to the desert in California.
Read MoreTAP PORTUGAL LATEST CARRIER TO ANNOUNCE ROUTE CUTS
Several global airlines are announcing major reductions in capacity due to slowing demand due to coronavirus fears.
Read MoreTurkish Airlines Breaks into Competitive Vancouver Market
Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines will beef up its flight destinations in Canada by launching flights to Vancouver, in addition to Montreal and Toronto.
Read MoreUpdate: Kangaroo Island After the Fires
Kangaroo Island is Australia’s Galapagos Islands - in terms of the ecosystem, wildlife and unique history. After weeks of devastating wildfires, the resumption of tourism it is very important to Australians, to local businesses and to the tourism industry.
Read MoreChina Coronavirus Outbreak Batters Travel and Tourism Sector
Thermal screening at airports in China and around the globe are becoming common
As the Wuhan coronavirus spreads, the travel and tourism sector is being battered. China, Hong Kong and Singapore will all take a direct hit due to their exposure to the downturn. We break it down for you.
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