Etihad Airways has claimed to be the first airline in the world to have vaccinated all operating pilots and cabin crew against Covid-19. Tony Douglas, group chief executive officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We proactively made the vaccine available to […]
Marriott has expanded its already considerable portfolio of hotels in Shanghai, China, with the opening of the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Fengxian, the 50th Marriott hotel in the city. Located on Hangzhou Bay in the city’s Fengxian seaside district, the […]
Hyatt has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Australia with the opening of the Hyatt Regency Brisbane, the first Hyatt in Brisbane and eighth in the country. Located in the heart of the city’s central business district within Queen Street […]
Update 2021-02-09: On Tuesday (09 February), the French parliament approved the extension of the health emergency until at least 01 June.
Update 2021-02-09 (3): According to further reports, live ammunition was also used sporadically against demonstrators in Naypyidaw. At least two people were hospitalised with gunshot wounds. Update 2021-02-09 (2): According to media reports, security forces employed rubber bullets and tear gas to […]
Update 2021-02-09: According to reports on Tuesday (09 February), Tasmanian authorities have declared 15 areas (11 around Wollongong, three near Melbourne and one near Sydney) as risk areas. Persons wishing to travel to Tasmania from these areas must make prior arrangements […]
InterContinental Hotels Group has rebranded as IHG Hotels & Resorts as it prepares for the return of international travel this year. The brand refresh reflects the company’s growth to 16 brands, with guests now able to walk through the doors […]
Four dedicated COVID19 testing centres are being set up at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for airport staff who are subject to the requirements stipulated in the Government’s compulsory testing notice issued today. The Government’s notice requires that any person […]
Update 2021-02-08: On Monday (08 February), the Dutch government announced that the night-time curfew would remain in force until at least 02 March.
Update 2021-02-08 (2): Despite the extension of the stay-at-home order in Ontario, businesses are expected to be able to reopen on Wednesday (10 February). The state of emergency also expires on this date. In Alberta, gyms and restaurants have been allowed […]