JoinMyTrip has you covered! In today’s travel news, the tourism and leisure industry signs deals worth $7.52bn in Q4, 2020.
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17th of March 2021
Europe pledges to achieve a net-carbon economy by 2050
Europe has pledged to achieve a net-carbon economy by 2050 under the EU green deal. So, the aim is to reduce 90% emissions for transport. The European Pilot community has called for a ramp-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) as a scalable, long-term solution to decarbonize aviation.
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal sign Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Emirates and TAP Air Portugal. This partnership will benefit customers of both airlines with seamless connectivity to many routes across the US, North Africa, and East Asia.
Tourism and leisure industry signs deals worth $7.52bn
In Q4 2020, deals worth $7.52bn were signed in the tourism & leisure industry cross border M&A. Europe held the top position, with the total announced deals in the period worth $3.9b.
US-Canada border will not reopen anytime soon
Canadian Prime Minister said the US–Canada border will not reopen anytime soon because of the current covid situation. There are plans in the future but not anytime soon.
WTTC pushing governments to facilitate business travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pushing governments to facilitate Business Travel. They have also announced plans to conduct safety measures in order to control the spread of viruses during travel. So they are introducing comprehensive, rapid, and cost-effective testing at airports.
Fun travel fact: Apparently, travel is proven to increase creativity. So, you know what you need to do if you want some inspiration.
