Jalesh Cruises appoints Vijay Kesavan as Director of Sales & Marketing News Jalesh Cruises, India’s first premium cruise liner, appointed Vijay Kesavan as Director of Sales & Marketing. In his new role, Kesavan will be responsible for driving the company’s sales and marketing strategy and expanding its presence in new markets. Kesavan brings over 20 years of sales and leadership experience to Jalesh
Etihad announces cautious return to flying News Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to return to a limited schedule of flying from May 1st - subject to United Arab Emirates government-imposed travel restrictions being lifted. In a sign the corner might have been turned, the Abu Dhabi flag-carrier said it would operate a reduced network until June 30th, with
BIAL Undertakes Intense Cleaning and Sanitisation Drive News With scheduled passenger operations coming to a halt, following the nation-wide lockdown, BIAL – operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB or BLR Airport) – has undertaken an intense disinfection and sanitisation drive across its premises. This is to safeguard the health of passengers and employees as well as to ensure
Emirates begins Covid-19 testing for passengers in Dubai News Emirates airline has begun administering coronavirus antibody blood tests on passengers before they board its flights at Dubai International Airport, according to a report. The airline claims to be the world’s first carrier to conduct such rapid blood tests, the first of which took place Wednesday on passengers boarding a flight to Tunisia. The
Genting Cruise Lines amlifies Covid-19 hygiene protocols News Genting Cruise Lines (GCL) has announced a slate of enhanced precautionary measures and safety protocols for its Dream Cruises and Star Cruises ships, in a bid to increase safety levels for the cruise industry due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. Under the new protocols, guest cabins, public spaces and recreational areas on board will undergo
The Digital Travellers supports the global campaign #OneTravelMedia Exclusives News The travel trade media in the UK & Ireland has united behind the #onetravelindustry movement, to bring competing media businesses together with one common goal during the coronavirus crisis. The Digital Travellers becomes one of the first global travel media to join this movement and bring in more positivity in
Malaysia bans all cruise ship calls News Malaysia has now imposed a blanket ban on all cruise ship calls. No cruise ships are permitted to dock at the country's ports until further notice, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Malaysia's two main ports at Penang and Port Klang near Kuala Lumpur issued letters to cruise lines and travel
DRUMROLLS: First travel trade convention of 2020 is set to roll News Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) is all set for its 5th Annual Convention in Antalya, Turkey from March 15-18, 2020 at Titanic Mardan Palace. Going with the current scenario, the theme of the convention is 'Creating Travel Synergies For Millennials'. Keeping the theme as focus, the business sessions are
Genting Dream halts Singapore sailings News Dream Cruises will be suspending Genting Dream’s operations from Singapore from now until March 27, 2020, in response to growing concerns about the spread of Covid-19. Dream Cruises president Michael Goh said: “Guests who are booked on any of the cancelled itineraries will be contacted and provided with a variety of compensation
Coronavirus fears are battering the $2.5 trillion trade show industry News The coronavirus outbreak has caused the cancellation or postponement of more than 24 exhibitions and conferences worldwide, hammering the $2.5 trillion trade show industry. The Mobile World Congress, the world’s largest trade show for the mobile phone industry, was canceled last week. The cancellation of trade events is having