Agony in Spain and Italy as deaths climb and lockdowns are extended.

Agony in Spain and Italy as deaths climb and lockdowns are extended.

Struggling to give its beleaguered medical workers a fighting chance to combat a virus that has torn through their own ranks in recent weeks, Spanish officials said on Monday that they would impose even more rigorous restrictions on residents’ movements, calling for a national period of “hibernation.”

Is the anti-flu drug Avigan effective in treating COVID-19?

An experimental new study has recently tested the efficacy of favipiravir (Avigan) for treating COVID-19.

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The anti-flu drug favipiravir (Avigan) could combat the new coronavirus, but people should interpret these results with caution.

Recently, there has been much media speculation around the Japanese anti-flu drug favipiravir (brand name Avigan) being effective against SARS-CoV-2. This is the virus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 live updates: Total number of cases passes 730,000

• The recent coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

Hong Kong’s first hospitality group to adopt nano-photocatalyst technology

HONG KONG – Since Year 2012, Madera Group owns and operates a collection of outstanding chic hotel, serviced apartment, cafe and yoga centre in Hong Kong. Madera Group adheres to deliver great customer experience from hearts and always put the health and safety of guests and staffs first.

Securing the airport's future amid the Covid-19 pandemic: Munich Airport in crisis mode

Due to the travel restrictions and the drastic reductions in available flights resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, Munich Airport is currently experiencing massive decreases in every area.

airBaltic carries face masks and respirators to Latvia

RIGA - After a request from National Health Service of the Republic of Latvia this weekend airBaltic performed a special cargo flight to and from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in China, bringing 900 000 face masks and 80 000 respirators made in Zhengzhou and Yiwu regions to Latvia.

BARIG appeals in Corona-crisis: Politics must widely support airlines' efforts to secure liquidity

FRANKFURT AM MAIN - The unprecedented impact of the quickly spreading Corona-crisis is profoundly threatening the aviation and travel industry in Europe. The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG), the joint representation of interests of more than 100 German,

WorldHotels introduces WorldHotels Crafted Collection

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – WorldHotels introduced a new collection of hotels and resorts that brings to life the uncommon vision of independent hoteliers: WorldHotels Crafted Collection. Announced at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS),

Expedia Group Media Solutions reveals habits, behaviors of the American traveler

Americans take on average 4.4 trips per year*. Now imagine what that number could be if they used all of their vacation days instead of accruing unused PTO. According to U.S. Travel, Americans racked up 768 million days of unused PTO in 2018. 

South Devon’s Cofton Holidays named Best Holiday Park at national camping and glamping awards

Having successfully fought off fierce competition from some of the country’s top holiday parks, Devon's multi award-winning Cofton Holidays has been named Best Holiday Park at the 2019 Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards. 

Avoya Travel unveils new Innovation Center to fuel future growth

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Avoya Travel, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, has opened a new Innovation Center in San Diego County, California, to help drive greater levels of collaboration, innovation and growth for the Avoya platform.

Targets smashed at Budapest Airport

Budapest Airport continued the seasonal celebrations today as its 16-millionth passenger walked through its doors, marking the highest-ever number of passengers served in the airport’s history. Driven by the dynamic expansion of its route network and airline partners,

Dusit International set to expand its China presence with two new hotels in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province

SHANGHAI - Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a management agreement with Jiangxi Hot Spring River Hotel Operation and Management Co., Ltd 

The FITURNEXT Observatory rewards three initiatives for their contribution to local economic development through tourism

MADRID - Having reviewed over 250 innovative projects carried out all over the world, the FITURNEXT Observatory, the FITUR platform sponsored by BANKIA, the aim of which is to promote good practises in tourism in terms of sustainability,

Etihad Airways announces new seasonal flights to Malaga

Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal flights to Malaga in Spain, to meet strong customer demand from across the UAE and GCC for flights to the popular gateway to the province of Andalucia.

SITA deploys self-service bag drop for LATAM Airlines

SITA is installing its Scan&Fly self-service bag drop for LATAM Airlines Group at 18 airports in five countries in the Americas as part of its work to transform its airport experience.

Qatar Airways announces launch of double-daily flights from Edinburgh, Scotland for 2020

Edinburgh, UK – Qatar Airways announce the launch of double-daily flights from Edinburgh, Scotland in the new year; an increase from 10 to 14 flights per week.

New government must act on Heathrow expansion costs, says IAG

International Airlines Group (IAG) is calling on the Prime Minister and new government to commission an independent assessment of Heathrow’s expansion costs.