Sixt co-chief executive, Alexander Sixt, has announced a collaboration with Intel to begin offering autonomous ride-hailing services in Munich next year. The deal was confirmed during a keynote at IAA Mobility, alongside Intel chief executive, Pat Gelsinger. The collaboration between…
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Travel Forward unveils exhibitor line-up for annual event
Travel Forward has confirmed a series of exhibitors for the annual event. The physical show is taking place at ExCeL London from November 1-3, and will be followed by TF Virtual, taking place on November 8-9. Established globally active brands…
Vaccination to be required for Expo 2020 Dubai entry
Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai have announced enhanced entry measures to ensure a safe event. Visitors aged 18 and above will be required to present proof of any vaccine recognised by their national government or a negative PCR test taken…
Emirates to bring A380 to Turkey for first time
Emirates will introduce the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Istanbul, Turkey, from October 1st. For the first time, travellers to and from Turkey will have the opportunity to regularly enjoy the experience of flying on this iconic double-decker…
Amber list scrapped in England travel shake-up
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced a simplified system for international travel from the UK. He argued the move was possible in light of the success of the domestic vaccine rollout, and would provide greater stability for the industry and…
Hertz Europe to accept debit cards for first time
Hertz Europe has announced that customers of Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty can now rent a car using a valid debit card in a host of countries across Europe. The new, easy payment option gives customers with a Debit Mastercard or…
The Four Seasons Launches an All in One App
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is seeking to allow guests to seamlessly plan their travel through an industry-first update to its app. A new trip planning itinerary feature, alongside a complete app design refresh, means it is simpler than ever…
7 new countries can now visit South Africa visa-free
The Department of Home Affairs says the country’s new eVisa system will launch in November 2019, and it has added new nations to the list of countries that can enter South Africa visa-free. Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, announced…
Turkish Airlines adds Bali to its world leading network
Turkish Airlines has started daily flights between Istanbul and the popular Indonesian holiday island of Bali. The airline is using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route. Bali becomes the 312th destination serviced by Turkish Airlines – more…
Sun City wins two prestigious World Travel Awards™
Sun International’s iconic Sun City resort in the North West Province has received two awards in the annual World Travel Awards™ programme which is renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive in the global industry. The resort scooped the awards…