Qatar disowns tourism official’s comments on visas for “enemies”

Qatar disowns tourism official’s comments on visas for “enemies”

A Qatari tourism official said the country would not grant visas to those it considers “enemies” in reference to Egyptian…

Airbus considers legal action against Germany over Saudi ban

Airbus considers legal action against Germany over Saudi ban

Airbus is considering suing the German government as its freeze on arms exports to Saudi Arabia means the company is…

Indigo joins likely bidders for Thomas Cook airline

Indigo joins likely bidders for Thomas Cook airline

Indigo Partners and Lufthansa are among the likely bidders for Thomas Cook’s airline business, with a deadline of May 7…

South African state rail firm Transnet names another acting CEOPersonalities

South African state rail firm Transnet names another acting CEO

State-owned South African rail operator Transnet has appointed company insider Mohammed Mahomedy as its second acting chief executive in less…

Hotelbeds confirms Middle East commitment with new office in DubaiHotels

Hotelbeds confirms Middle East commitment with new office in Dubai

The bedbank continues to expand its presence around the globe with the opening of a new and enlarged office in…

Heathrow expansion clears latest hurdle as High Court rejects legal challengeTransport

Heathrow expansion clears latest hurdle as High Court rejects legal challenge

The expansion of London’s Heathrow Airport inched closer yesterday when a High Court judge rejected legal challenges from environmental campaigners…

Britain should strengthen climate goal to net zero emissions by 2050Destinations

Britain should strengthen climate goal to net zero emissions by 2050

Britain should commit to a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050, government climate advisers said, a goal that…

Thomas Cook sets May 7 deadline for interest in airline businessTravel Agents & Tour Operators

Thomas Cook sets May 7 deadline for interest in airline business

Thomas Cook has set a deadline of May 7 for expressions of interest in its airline business, with Indigo Partners…

Colombia’s Avianca says bankruptcy of Avianca Brasil causing ‘reputational harm’Transport

Colombia’s Avianca says bankruptcy of Avianca Brasil causing ‘reputational harm’

Colombia’s Avianca Holdings SA said it is experiencing “reputational harm” from its association with Avianca Brasil, an air carrier that…

Opens the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport, the First Hyatt Branded Hotel in AlgeriaHotels

Opens the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport, the First Hyatt Branded Hotel in Algeria

The introduction of the property brings the total number of Hyatt branded hotels in Africa to eight, aligning with the…