VisitBritain has announced a new fund available to destination management companies (DMCs) and inbound tour operators. Those eligible can now apply for grants under the new £300,000 VisitBritain fund. Announced today, the grant funding was launched in support of building back demand for Britain. In a statement, VisitBritain said it
Marriott Bonvoy has teamed up with up-and-coming digital artists – TXREK, JVY, and Erick Nicolay – to create three Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Marriott Bonvoy will become one of the first hospitality brands to create its own NFTs and unveil the digital art, inspired by the travel program’s recent global “Power
Booking.com has announced the inaugural launch of its Travel Sustainable badge – a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide information to travellers all over the world looking to make more sustainable travel choices. The badge is available to any kind of property that has implemented a combination of
Delta’s customers on nearly all international routes bound for the U.S. will be able to use new built-in functionality with Delta FlyReadySM and the Delta Discover Map. Delta FlyReadySM lets passengers directly upload and verify their COVID-19 vaccination certificates and negative COVID-19 test results, starting November 8. Those are key
London’s Gatwick Airport has announced that it will be using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on all easyJet flights operating from Gatwick to Glasgow throughout the COP26 Climate Change Conference. The airline had also introduced an electric hydrant dispenser provided by World Fuel Services at the airport – the first in
Amadeus touchless bag drop technology is being trialled at Heathrow Airport. The touchless bag drop technology uses proximity sensors to allow passengers to check-in their luggage without touching the screens on the kiosks. The new contactless experience has initially been installed on six of Heathrow’s Auto Bag Drop units provided by
