Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park Celebrates Official Opening

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February 16, 2022 – Hyatt Place Melbourne –

171-room Hyatt Place hotel opens at Caribbean Park business precinct in Melbourne’s southeast

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Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Melbourne and Australia, is officially open, expanding Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter the most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food and beverage offerings.

The Spooner family, who has evolved Caribbean Park for three generations, developed the hotel into one of the largest and fastest-growing mixed-use business precincts outside of Melbourne’s central business district.

Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy to navigate experience for today’s multi-tasking traveler.

Surrounded by 275 acres of natural parkland boasting an 80-acre lake, Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park is ideally located for business and leisure travelers. Area attractions include the Dandenong Ranges and neighboring Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island – all of which are renowned for offering some of Australia’s best food and wine, golf courses, adventures and leisure experiences.

“As Melbourne continues to reopen, grow and thrive economically, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming guests with a comfortable stay at one of the city’s largest premier business precinct,” said Nicole Pasqual, general manager, Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park.

 

“With our smartly designed social spaces and guestrooms with separate work and sleep areas, our multitasking guests can easily accomplish what they need to do while on the road.”   

Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park offers:

  • 171 spacious guestrooms, including one and two-bedroom suites, with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper.
  • Breakfast Bar with locally inspired breakfast options every morning in the form of a casual yet elevated buffet.
  • Archie’s Farm Restaurant & Bar offering an authentic and regionally inspired menu that draws on the best local and seasonal produce, featuring farm-to-table style dining.  
  • The Market serving freshly prepared meals anytime, day or night.
  • The Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium beers, wines and cocktails.
  • Necessities program for forgotten items that guests can buy, borrow or enjoy for free.
  • Free Wi-Fi Everywhere throughout hotel and guestrooms.
  • Event Spaces offer 2,163 square feet (201 square meters) of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space. 
  • Fitness Center featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens.

“Caribbean Park is a vibrant precinct featuring the finest office accommodation and amenities alongside open green spaces and an ever-expanding selection of leisure amenities,” said Ben Spooner, Director, Caribbean Park.

 

“The new Hyatt Place hotel caters to energetic professionals who seek work-life balance when on the road, reinforcing Caribbean Park’s position as Australia’s premier business park destination.”

For more information, please visit hyattplace.com.

World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New

To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park, from February 15 to May 15, 2022, part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required and members can earn on top of other offers.

Guided by its purpose of care, Hyatt’s multi-layered Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment further enhances its operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind. More information on Hyatt’s commitment can be found here: hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

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Malaysia To Fully Reopen Borders In March 2022

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February 15, 2022 – Malaysia To Fully Reopen Borders In March

As part of the country’s economic revival, the NRC in Malaysia has agreed to open the country’s borders entirely in March.

Malaysia To Fully Reopen Borders In March

There will be no mandatory quarantine when the borders reopen on 1 March, NRC Chairman Muhyiddin Yassin said during a press conference on 8 February.

As a result, visitors to Malaysia will be required by the Health Ministry to undergo COVID-19 testing before and shortly after entry.

A current risk assessment guided Muhyiddin’s call for border opening. Based on the country’s public health history, he also voiced his confidence in its ability to keep up with the number of infections occurring each day.

Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has confirmed that the country’s economy and industrial sectors will not be shut down again due to the Omicron variant wave wreaking havoc, driving the daily number of new COVID-19 infections to five-figure levels.

During the first three months of 2020, when the government instituted a movement control order, a staggering 826,000 people lost their jobs as a result of the prior economic sector closures, according to Senior Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali.

According to him, MITI would adopt a focused approach, closing only the affected industries and vaccinating the staff.

On a case-by-case basis, Malaysia’s borders are currently open to foreigners only in the event of an emergency or for official business.

Since November of last year, Singapore and Langkawi have had a quarantine-free vaccinated travel lane (VTL) agreement.

Over 2.9 million people in Malaysia have been infected with COVID-19 as of 8 February, with 32,043 deaths. Malaysian adults are over 99 percent vaccinated, with more than 53 percent receiving booster shots.

 

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Aeromexico to relaunch London connection in April

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February 15, 2022 – Aeromexico will resume operations to London from Mexico City as of April 1st with five weekly flights.

Aeromexico to relaunch London connection in April

With the airline using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the move represents a monthly offer of more than 9,000 seats.

Aeromexico has been operating to London since 2012, and the United Kingdom is one of the most relevant global investors for Mexico and an important source of visitors.

Customers traveling from London to Mexico City can connect with more than 42 destinations operated by the airline within the country.

Giancarlo Mulinelli, senior vice president of global sales, commented: “We celebrate our return to London Heathrow International Airport, which is one of our customers’ preferred routes for business and leisure travel.

Aeromexico connects Europe with six direct routes from London, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Paris to Mexico City, as well as from Madrid to Guadalajara and Monterrey.

Thus, the company adds more than 330 flights with an offer of almost 90,000 seats per month.

Heathrow chief commercial officer, Ross Baker, said: “We are delighted to welcome Aeromexico back to Heathrow so that our passengers can get back to visiting the fantastic destinations Mexico has to offer.

“With travel restrictions easing and the airline resuming five flights a week to Mexico City, passengers now have more choice and businesses can go back to developing stronger trade links with one of the largest emerging markets in the world.”

Source: Breakingtravelnews

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Icelandair launches brand refresh with new livery

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February 15, 2022 – Icelandair is introducing a new livery with colours inspired by Icelandic nature, including the northern lights.

Icelandair launches brand refresh with new livery

As part of a complete refresh of the Icelandair brand, this is the first time the whole livery design has changed since 2006, supporting the promise of bringing the spirit of Iceland to the world.

TF-ICE, a Boeing 737 Max 8 named Jökulsárlón (after the famous glacier lagoon), is the first of the fleet to be painted in the new livery, with plans to have a total of five Max aircraft with the new livery in operation by the end of this month.

Icelandair intend for the whole Boeing 737 Max 8/9 fleet to be painted by the end of November alongside the aircraft maintenance schedule, a total of 14 planes.

Furthermore, Icelandair plan to also paint their regional fleet in the new livery colours, a total of five planes, by the end of October.

The bright Turkish is a representation of the northern lights, while the magenta signifies the collective creative power of Iceland, with just a hint of sunrise.

The cyan is the refreshing Icelandic summer sky that’s filled with light, and the bright yellow is the sun reflecting off waterfalls, glaciers, and even simmering magma.

Finally, the bright green represents the life that can be found, even after the harshest of events.

“Icelandair is delighted to be able to kick off 2022 with an exciting new livery design, our first since 2006.

“Part of a wider brand refresh, the new livery colours represent the different natural wonders Iceland is renowned for.

“From the aurora borealis, to the vast Icelandic glaciers and waterfalls, Icelandair’s new livery design celebrates the true spirit of Iceland,” said head of global marketing at Icelandair, Gísli Brynjólfsson.

Source: Breakingtravelnews

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Millions of tickets requested for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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February 15 2022 – The start of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has generated huge demand around the world.

Millions of tickets requested for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

More than 1.2 million tickets were requested by fans worldwide in the first 24 hours of the initial sales period.

The highest demand came from fans from Qatar, followed by Argentina, Mexico, the USA, the United Arab Emirates, England, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and France.

More than 140,000 tickets have been requested for the final due to take place on December 18th at Lusail Stadium, and over 80,000 for the opening match.

During this first sales period, fans were able to submit their ticket applications at any time.

In cases where the number of tickets applied for exceeds the available ticket inventory for the domestic or international market, tickets will be allocated by a random selection draw process.

All successful, partially successful and unsuccessful applicants will be duly notified of the outcome of their applications by Tuesday, March 8th, along with the steps to follow and the deadline by which to pay for allocated tickets.

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WTTC US travel and tourism recovery will exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2022

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February 15, 2022 – WTTC US travel and tourism recovery :  WTTC research projects sector’s GDP contributions could reach almost $2 trillion, a 6.2% increase from 2019, with Easter and summer travel bookings helping bolster economic recovery

WTTC US travel and tourism recovery

 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism sector, today announced its latest economic modeling projecting that U.S. Travel & Tourism could rebound strongly this year, reaching almost $2 trillion in U.S. GDP contribution and exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 6.2%.

 

News of the strong recovery follows steady gains in the sector during 2021 and signals the welcome comeback of one of the world’s most important economic drivers after almost two years of upheaval.

 

“Our latest forecast shows the recovery significantly picking up this year as infection rates subside and travelers continue benefitting from the protection offered by the vaccine and boosters,” said Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC. “As travel restrictions ease and consumer confidence returns, we expect a welcome release of pent-up Travel & Tourism demand. That, together with what we hope will be a strong consumer-led economic recovery, creates a positive outlook for the sector.”

 

STRONG RECOVERY OUTLOOK ANTICIPATED BY WTTC AND OXFORD ECONOMICS

Projections by WTTC and Oxford Economics show that if the vaccine and booster rollout will continue at pace, and restrictions to international travel continue to be eased around the world throughout the year, the sector’s contribution of nearly $2 trillion to the U.S. economy could outperform 2019 levels ($1.87 trillion) by more than six percent. Other findings include:

 

  • U.S. domestic Travel & Tourism spending is forecast to reach more than $1.1 trillion for the year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 11.3%
  • International traveler spending in the U.S. could see growth of $113 billion, compared to 2020, reaching nearly $155 billion, slightly below (14%) 2019 levels
  • Employment in the sector could also surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching nearly 16.8 million jobs, above pre-pandemic levels by almost 200,000 jobs

 

“The good news is our outlook delivers a clear message: If the right conditions exist, the Travel & Tourism sector can rebound to deliver economic and employment benefits we have not seen since before the pandemic,” said Simpson. “We encourage global leaders to consider the economic and employment benefits of boosting consumer confidence by allowing fully vaccinated travelers to move freely.”

 

RELATED STUDY ALSO PROJECTS STRONG SECTOR RECOVERY IN 2022

New research by ForwardKeys, the leading travel data and analytics company and WTTC’s knowledge partner, has revealed inbound bookings to the U.S. over the Easter period have increased by 212% compared to the same period last year. Similarly, the latest data shows international inbound bookings to U.S. destinations during the busy Easter period have surged 130%, compared to 2021 levels.

 

Robust U.S. travel bookings could continue through the summer, with a 58% year on year increase in U.S. travel bookings already this year. Summer inbound international bookings will be similarly strong, increasing 87% year on year.

 

In 2019 Travel & Tourism generated 10.4% of global GDP and more than 334 million jobs worldwide. To reach close to pre-pandemic levels this year, WTTC urges governments around the world to continue focusing on the vaccine and booster rollout – and allowing fully vaccinated travellers to move freely without the need for testing.

 

The global tourism body also urges governments to replace the patchwork of restrictions for international travel with digital solutions that allow travellers to prove their status in a fast, simple and secure way.

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Wine tasting Chile – fabulous setting in the Rosario Valley

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February 15 2022 – Wine Tasting Chile – in the Rosario Valley

On this excursion we will have the unique experience of discovering the essence of the Chilean countryside. We will visit the renowned Majetic Vineyard in the Rosario Valley, a subdivision of the San Antonio Valley.

Wine Tasting Chile

This completely enclosed valley, which is 9,000 hectares in length and perpendicular to the ocean, features extraordinary light and possesses the ideal climatic and topographic conditions for both red and white wines. The first 90 planted hectares are in all-organic soils.

While visiting the estate we will have the exclusive opportunity to bike, trek or horseback through this vineyard surrounded by native trees, grapevines and local fauna.

After the excursion and fresh air, we will then tour the Corralillo wine cellar full of splendor and aged barrels where we will enjoy a wine tasting with Chocolate shots, a choise of two of small chocolate cups filled either Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Gewurztraminer of the Corralillo or EQ line.

The exciting day will be concluded with a spectacular lunch at the estates Equilibrio’s restaurant.

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Experience a full day Otavalo Tour in Ecuador

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February 14 2022 – Otavalo Market

We begin our travels north of Quito, towards Otavalo, visiting the small village of Calderon, known for its unique and colorful ornamental ‘baked-bread’ dolls (figuras de masapán).

We then continue along the Pan-American Highway to Guayllabamba to taste one of Ecuador’s endemic fruits (the chirimoya), stopping en route to admire the region’s beautiful landscape and snow-capped mountains, making a short stop at San Pablo Lake before arriving at Otavalo.

Here we visit the busy textile market located at ‘Poncho Plaza’, famous as one of the largest open-air markets in South America. Find all kinds of handcrafts including tapestries made on old-Spanish weaving looms, and even older pre-Columbian backstrap looms. 

Enjoy some free time to shop (and haggle) with the friendly Otavaleños.

In the early afternoon we visit a colonial hacienda for lunch. We then head to the small artisan village of Cotacachi and return to Quito in the late afternoon/early evening.

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New guidelines for international arrivals in India

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February 14, 2022 – The Indian government has revised its COVID guidelines for international arrivals. The country has decided to do away with the at risk category of countries. India has recommended self-monitoring for 14 days for symptoms, instead of the previous rule of home quarantine for 7 days. The new guidelines for international travellers will be followed from February 14.

New guidelines for international arrivals in India

However, according to the Ministry, there is a need to monitor the continuously changing situation. The Ministry has also said that economic activities must be taken up in an unhindered manner. Passengers will need to upload RT-PCR negative report, which must be taken 72 hours before the journey. Moreover, passengers will also have to upload fully-vaccinated certificates and schedules.

A self-declaration form available at Suvidha Web Portal needs to be filled out by passengers, along with their history of travel, going back to 14 days.

An alternative to uploading the RT-PCR report is a certificate that confirms that the passenger has received both the vaccines. This option is only available for passengers arriving from select 72 countries. The vaccine programmes for these countries have been recognised by the Indian government.

Passengers should keep in mind that there will be a random sampling of about 2&% of the international travellers at the airports. Travellers will have to give their samples, and then they may leave the airport.

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Formula One Bahrain confirmed till 2036 – excellent news

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February 14 2022 – Formula One Bahrain has confirmed that Bahrain will stay on the F1 calendar through until 2036 inclusive, following the agreement with the promoter to renew its contract. This extends F1 in Bahrain by a further 10 years.

Formula One Bahrain confirmed in Bahrain till 2036

The Bahrain Grand Prix has been a brilliant race on the F1 calendar since 2004 and Bahrain International Circuit hosted two races in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2022, it will be the opening race of the season and has become a favourite with all the fans, drivers, and the teams.

Formula One Bahrain: The incredible facilities at the circuit for both the racing and for the fans have recently undergone further investment, ensuring it remains state of the art and offers the best fan experience.

Alongside this, the promoter has already announced significant measures to increase the environmental sustainability of the event. This includes all energy used by the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in 2022 being provided by a newly installed on-site solar farm, meeting the BIC’s needs throughout the race weekend and beyond whilst also supporting the Kingdom and Formula 1’s net zero carbon emissions targets.

The plans will reduce the venue’s carbon footprint and generate significant savings on overall energy costs.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “I am delighted we will be racing at the Bahrain International Circuit until 2036 where more incredible racing and excitement will be on show to thrill our fans. Since 2004 we have had some fantastic races in Sakhir and we cannot wait to be back there for the start of the 2022 championship as we begin a new era for the sport.

Bahrain was the first country in the Middle East to welcome Formula 1 and it has a very special place in our sport and I want to thank HRH Prince Salman and his team for their dedication and hard work throughout our partnership and look forward to the many years of racing ahead of us.”

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New incentive scheme 2022 for European Tour Operators launched by Jordan tourism board

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New incentive scheme 2022 for European Tour Operators

February 14, 2022 – New incentive scheme 2022 for European Tour Operators

In a new move aimed at boosting tourism, the Jordan Tourism board has launched an incentive scheme for European tour operators in 2022.

New incentive scheme 2022 for European Tour Operators

Trying to maximise the number of visitors to Jordan is the main aim.

 

  • You must have an active partnership with a local Jordanian DMC (Ground Handler).
  • Your local Jordanian DMC (Ground Handler) must provide the Jordan Tourism Board with an original copy of the group manifest, stamped by the Jordanian Immigration Authority.
  • The group manifest must include the arrival & departure stamps from the Jordanian Immigration Authority at the point of entry.
  • Your local Jordanian DMC (Ground Handler) must provide the Jordan Tourism Board with a stamped copy of the rooming list.
  • This scheme is applicable to groups arriving to Jordan during “Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, and Dec“. Arrival date must be within the months mentioned previously, even if it is the last day of the month.
  • This incentive scheme does not apply to European tour operators already receiving a subsidy for charter flights.
  • Tour operators already working with the Jordanian Tourism Board on CO-OP marketing campaigns cannot benefit from this incentive scheme.
  • Tour operators who have already brought groups into Jordan as of 01/01/2022 can retrospectively apply to benefit from this incentive scheme, provided that they can provide the Jordan Tourism Board with the proper documentation (group manifest stamped with arrival & departure dates by the Jordanian Immigration Authority).
  • The incentive will be paid out directly to the European tour operator and not to the local Jordanian DMC (Ground Handler).
  • Support subsidies will be paid out and transferred into the accounts of eligible applicants at the end of 2022.
  • The last day to benefit from the “Jordan Incentive Scheme 2022” is December 31st 2022.

 

Should you be eligible for this incentive scheme, please apply online.

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UK lifts all testing rules for vaccinated travellers

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February 14, 2022 -Vaccinated travellers can enter Britain without taking any coronavirus tests, after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years in response to COVID-19. British residents and visitors who have had at least two doses of an approved coronavirus vaccine now only need to fill out a passenger locator form before traveling to the U.K.

UK lifts all testing rules for vaccinated travellers

Unvaccinated people still have to take tests both before and after arriving but no longer need to self-isolate until they get a negative result. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the U.K. “now has one of the most free-flowing borders in the world — sending a clear message that we are open for business.”

Airlines and other travel firms hailed the change as a lifeline after two years of severely constricted travel. Andrew Flintham, managing director of travel group Tui UK, said there was “a huge pent-up demand for international travel,” and people were rushing to book getaways for the February school break and April’s Easter holiday. Gatwick, London’s second-busiest airport, said that it plans next month to reopen the second of its two terminals, shuttered since June 2020.

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Jet2 begins return to Cyprus

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February 14, 2022 – With travel slowly returning to normal, Jet2holidays has relaunched fights and package holidays to Cyprus.

Jet2begins return to Cyprus

Flights departed for Paphos from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, East Midlands and London Stansted airports over the weekend. 

Services will also restart to Paphos from Birmingham on Wednesday, followed by Glasgow on February 26th and Edinburgh and Belfast International in March.

In addition, the company will operate flights and holidays from Bristol Airport to Paphos for the first time from March 6th onwards.

The resumption of services to Paphos comes after the removal of restrictions for fully-vaccinated customers arriving in the UK, which has seen holidaymakers flocking to book flights and holidays in their numbers.

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, added: “We are delighted to be restarting our award-winning flights and package holidays to Paphos and seeing our flights take off once again to the stunning island of Cyprus.

“Since travel has started to return to normal, we have seen strong demand from customers looking to make the most of being able to enjoy a much-needed getaway in the sunshine, with Paphos proving to be a very popular choice of holiday destination.”

Source: Breakingtravelnews

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Emirates rebuilds Australia services as borders reopen

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February 14, 2022 – Emirates has announced a second daily flight on the Sydney-Dubai route, served by an A380.

Emirates rebuilds Australia services as borders reopen

Starting March 1st, the airline will offer customers an additional seven flights per week, to reach fourteen weekly services from Dubai to the News South Wales capital.

With the re-opening of Australian borders set for February 21st, Emirates is increasing services to meet market demand.

The additional daily frequency between Sydney and Dubai will operate as EK412/413 and will offer 14 first class suites, 76 lie-flat seats in business class and 426 ergonomically designed seats in economy.

From Sydney, EK413 will depart at 21:45 and arrive in Dubai at 05:15 the next day.

The A380 aircraft is also operating daily flights to Melbourne, having been upgraded recently from the Boeing 777-300ER, on February 1st.

The upgrade to the double-decker aircraft allows 50 per cent additional capacity to serve anticipated demand arising from the re-opening of international borders.

Australia has long been a popular destination for leisure travellers and those visiting family and friends, mainly from Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany, in addition to India, Pakistan, South Africa and United Arab Emirates, among others. 

In addition to the capitals of New South Wales and Victoria, Emirates also provides passenger services to Brisbane with five weekly flights as well as three flights per week to Perth, both with a Boeing 777-300ER.

Source: Breakingtravelnews

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Spain loosens rules for younger UK travellers

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February 11, 2022 – Spain has updated its Covid-19 entry requirements after seemingly being caught out by a rapid reopening elsewhere.

Spain loosens rules for younger UK travellers

From February 14th, UK children and teenagers aged between 12 and 17 can present a negative Covid-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours of arrival to Spain, as an alternative to having been fully vaccinated.

All other UK travellers, excluding children under 12, will need to present a Covid-19 certificate showing proof of being fully vaccinated, administered at least 14 days prior to arrival in Spain.

If more than 270 days have passed since the last dose was administered, proof of a booster jab is also required.

Prior to travelling to Spain, all passengers must also present a QR code which is obtained from filling in the Health Control Form available via Spain Travel Health.

This new entry criteria is for all travellers (unless exempt) from the UK and outside of the European Union for arrival to the whole of Spain, including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

Spain minister for trade, industry and tourism, Reyes Maroto, said: “As one of the world’s favourite tourism destinations, we are committed to making travel to Spain a safe and easy experience for our visitors, especially for families travelling with children.

“We hope that with these changes, many families will choose Spain to enjoy safe and memorable holidays together.”

At the moment everyone over 12 has to be double-jabbed to enter the country.

The rapid rule change comes after reports Spain was losing visitors to rival destinations as complex rules meant families were unable to travel together.

 

 

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com, said: “This is very welcome news for families who want nothing more than to holiday in their favourite Spanish destinations.

“We are pleased to see the Spanish government taking positive action to welcome more arrivals from the UK and we know that this will lead to an increase in bookings.”

He added: “The removal of the requirement for 12–17-year-olds to be double-vaccinated tells families that travelling to Spain is returning to normal, and after two years of missing out we know how much everyone wants to experience that famous Spanish sunshine again.

“Our teams and colleagues are excited about welcoming millions of happy holidaymakers to their favourite Spanish destinations this year, and we look forward to more positive updates from the Spanish government.”

ABTA also responded positively to the change.

A spokesperson said: “This, along with the UK also relaxing its travel requirements, means it is getting easier for people to set off on their long-awaited holidays abroad.

“With two thirds of families saying their holidays are more important to them now than before the pandemic, the latest changes should give more people confidence to book their much-missed foreign holiday and many are expected to enlist the help of a travel agent or tour operator to do so.”

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Thailand eyes travel bubble with China and Malaysia

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February 11, 2022 – Thailand plans to hold travel bubble talks with China and Malaysia this month, days after resuming a quarantine-free visa programme to boost tourist arrivals seen as key to sustaining a nascent economic recovery. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha’s government will soon discuss with the Chinese Minister for Culture and Tourism details of a possible bilateral travel deal, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a government spokesman, said in a statement.

Thailand eyes travel bubble with China and Malaysia

Thai officials are also preparing to hold talks with neighboring Malaysia later this month for a similar agreement, he said.

Thailand is chasing bilateral deals to spark a broader recovery in its pandemic-battered tourism industry after the waiver of quarantine for vaccinated visitors and the so-called tourism sandbox experiments in recent months failed to draw a large number of holidaymakers. The return of Chinese and Malaysian tourists, the largest groups of visitors to the Southeast Asian nation before the pandemic, is seen by the industry as key to a sustainable rebound.

“We think a travel bubble will be more positive for Thailand’s tourism sector than the currently implemented ‘Test & Go’ quarantine-free scheme, as the latter alone is not enough to attract tourists who will have to quarantine on their return,” Tim Leelahaphan, a Bangkok-based economist at Standard Chartered Plc, said in a note. “While the plan is a good starting point, we think a clear and strong recovery path is unlikely anytime soon and is more likely in the second half or late this year.”

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MAG preparing for bumper half term traveller numbers

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February 11, 2022 – Manchester Airport is expecting February half-term to be one of its busiest periods since the pandemic began, as passengers respond to the removal of testing requirements and take advantage of a return to restriction-free travel.

MAG preparing for bumper half term traveller numbers

The anticipated increase comes after the government announced on January 24th that fully-vaccinated passengers would no longer be required to take any tests when travelling to the UK from February 11th, a move which has made travelling abroad easier and cheaper for millions of Britons for the first time in over a year.

This announcement saw businesses across the travel industry record a sharp increase in bookings.

The total airline seat capacity across MAG airports is around 20 per cent higher for February and March than January.

MAG chief executive, Charlie Cornish, said: “It’s great that passengers are clearly feeling more confident as we go into February half term, and we expect our airports to be busier than we have seen in recent months.

“We welcomed the government’s decision to reintroduce restriction-free travel in time for the holidays.

“Airlines are now putting on more seats and there’s a real sense of excitement for travel as we head into the summer season.

“Our strong recovery means we are looking to recruit all sorts of roles across our airports. With our terminals filling with passengers again, this is a fantastic time to consider a job in aviation.”

Looking further ahead, MAG anticipates consumer confidence will continue to improve.

The group is preparing to handle passenger volumes close to pre-pandemic levels as the recovery strengthens over the summer season.

Passenger figures for January – released by MAG today – show how testing measures introduced in response to the Omicron variant weakened demand for international travel.

January passenger volumes were down 63 per cent on the same month in 2019, which was significantly quieter than the recovery seen in late 2021.

Source: Breakingtravelnews

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UK national day welcomed at Expo 2020 Dubai

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February 11 2022 – The United Kingdom is celebrating its national day at Expo 2020 Dubai with a splash of pomp and ceremony featuring cultural performances by the Band of the Coldstream Guards.

UK national day welcomed at Expo 2020 Dubai

There is also a site-wide journey of the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Relay Baton, and a visit by prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, as part of his first official trip to the UAE.

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE minister of culture and youth, welcomed Nadine Dorries, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport and the UK delegation.

Al Kaabi said: “The United Kingdom’s pavilion theme of ‘Innovating for a Shared Future’ demonstrates the country’s pivotal role in leading innovation efforts globally.

“Key breakthroughs in the future of science and technology, as well as its advances and contribution to space, artificial intelligence, energy, and more are essential to the development of our shared humanity.”

Following the speeches at Al Wasl Plaza, the band of the Coldstream Guards delivered an eye-catching performance in their red jackets and iconic bearskin hats.

Earlier, 40 children from the Dubai British School participated in activities involving the Rugby League World Cup at the Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub and visited the Surreal water feature.

Dorries said: “The UK and UAE share a deep and historic bond.

“We’re committed to tackling global issues together, and we’ve strengthened that relationship through our new and ambitious ‘Partnership for the Future’ – which, alongside our expanded UAE-UK Sovereign Investment Partnership, we’ll use to create new trade, and collaborate on a number of areas including life sciences, education, climate and security.”

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Relay Baton left the UK Pavilion on its journey across the Expo 2020 Dubai site, ahead of the Commonwealth Games in July, inviting colourful participation at several other country pavilions along the way.

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge will tour the site, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will perform in Jubilee Park, and a UK in 360 Projection will light up Al Wasl Plaza accompanied by performances from musicians including John Newman and Tom Seals.

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Aer Lingus to reconnect to Miami from October

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February 11, 2022 – Aer Lingus will be re-starting its direct service from Dublin to Miami from October 21st with seats on sale from today.

Aer Lingus to reconnect to Miami from October

Customers will once again be able to travel directly to Miami this October with Aer Lingus via the Dublin gateway, operating two services per week until October 28th, increasing to three per week from October 29th.

The removal of testing requirements for fully vaccinated arrivals into the UK is welcome news for customers and will help rebuild consumer confidence in travel in 2022.

Aer Lingus offers connections to Miami from eight UK airports; London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh and Glasgow via Dublin.

Customers can connect seamlessly onto the transatlantic route, preclearing US Customs and Immigration in Dublin, meaning passengers can then pass-through domestic channels upon landing for a smooth and swift arrival in the USA.

This weekly schedule of direct flights to Miami will fly on Friday and Sunday until October 28th with an additional flight on a Wednesday added from the October 29th.

Bill Byrne, executive vice-president US at Aer Lingus, said; “We are delighted to be building back our US connectivity this year and there’s no doubt that travel is back for 2022.

“We are so happy to be flying to the US again, and this week we are delighted to be continuing to connect families, friends and businesses to Florida.”

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Gatwick to reopen south terminal next month

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February 11, 2022 – Gatwick Airport has announced it will reopen its south terminal in March – after nearly two years being dormant – to help meet the expected strong demand this summer and beyond as confidence in international travel returns.

Gatwick to reopen south terminal next month

The news comes on the day that testing requirements for those arriving into the UK have been eased significantly, with fully-vaccinated passengers and those under the age of 18 no longer needing to take pre-departure and post-arrival tests.

Flights have been operating solely from the north terminal since June 2020 to save on costs, but activity will return to the south terminal from March 27th, as Gatwick enters what it expects to be a busy summer season.

British Airways has already announced it will restart its short-haul services from Gatwick from March 29th, with 35 new European routes added.

Vueling will also be expanding its operations, adding five new short-haul routes and basing three aircraft at Gatwick. 

Tickets for over 30 exciting long-haul routes from Gatwick are also on sale, including New York, Tampa, Bangkok, Phuket, Mauritius, Dubai, Doha, Islamabad – and range of cities across Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Cancun, Antigua and Montego Bay.

The increased demand is also positive news for the local job market – with Gatwick’s local communities among some of the country’s worst affected by the impacts of the pandemic. 

Gatwick and its partners – airlines, retailers, ground handlers etc – have been recruiting for some time, with more than 2,000 jobs still available for positions such as security officers, IT specialists, engineers, shop and restaurant workers, ground and cargo handlers and cabin crew.

Stewart Wingate, chief executive of Gatwick Airport, said: “After an incredibly challenging two years for the airport, our partners, local communities and the entire aviation industry, we are delighted to be reopening our South Terminal next month.

“Following some major announcements from our airlines about significantly increased flying schedules, and from Government on removing travel restrictions and airport slot regulations, we can now look forward to once again operating a busy Gatwick this summer and beyond.

Airlines who will be operating from the south terminal include British Airways, Vueling, Wizz, Ryanair, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, TAP, Eastern Airways, Aurigny, Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Airmaltia, Air Europa and Enter Air, while easyJet will operate across both south and north terminals.

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