TravelCares appeal tops £11k in first five days


Travel Weekly reporters


A charity appeal launched by Travel Weekly and Abta LifeLine to support those adversely affected by the Covid-19 crisis has raised more than £11,000 thanks to the generosity of industry donors. The TravelCares appeal was


unveiled last week as Abta LifeLine prepares to deal with an expected influx of requests for assistance. Within five days of the launch, the


appeal had raised more than £11,400, largely thanks to two separate £5,000 donations from industry veterans, in addition to significant donations including £500 from the Travel Weekly team and £200 from industry community Travel Gossip. The TravelCares appeal will


continue to run in the weeks and months ahead, and organisers hope that more small donations will help boost the fundraising alongside more large additions from those who are able. The two individuals who each


donated £5,000, identified only as Nick and Justin, said they gave the money having experienced long careers in the industry. Nick said: “I spent 38 years in the


travel industry. It’s heartbreaking to see Covid-19’s catastrophic effects on overseas travel. TravelCares is a great


initiative and I’m delighted to help.” Justin said: “I have been fortunate


to have had a long and amazing career in the travel industry. Never in that time did I imagine the situation we face today. LifeLine/TravelCares is needed more now than ever.” Derek Jones, chairman of Abta


LifeLine and Der Touristik UK chief


executive, said: “To see so many talented people in travel losing their livelihoods is heartbreaking, which is why I encourage everyone to get involved with this appeal. “This is literally a financial lifeline


to help our friends in the industry at a time of financial need, so please share it and donate whatever you can.”


To donate, visit: justgiving.com/campaign/TravelCares


Fred Olsen Cruise Lines to retire Boudicca and Black Watch


Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is to retire Boudicca and Black Watch and operate their planned itineraries with incoming ships Bolette and Borealis when they join the fleet and the line resumes sailings. The new vessels, purchased from Holland America Line, can each carry around 1,400 passengers and will boost the line’s capacity by about 30%.


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Hearst publishing experts to speak at Future of Travel Week


Three consumer publishing experts from Hearst UK have joined the list of speakers for Travel Weekly’s Future of Travel Week. Chief luxury officer Jacqueline Euwe, Cosmopolitan executive editor (print) Amy Grier and Lifestyle & Homes group editorial director Gaby Huddart will speak at the September 14-18 online event.


Cunard extends cruise suspension until March 2021


Cunard has extended its pause in operations from November until next spring and cancelled all Asia, Australia and Alaska departures for the whole of 2021. Queen Elizabeth will not return


to service until March 25, 2021, with revised operations from the UK and Barcelona bookable from September 29. Flagship Queen Mary 2 will not return until April 18 andQueen Victoria until May 26. The line said its changes reflect


Foreign Office guidance “and the complexity of operating world voyages”, while also announcing a 104-night 2022 world cruise by Queen Mary 2. Meanwhile, MSC Cruises


has pushed back the restart of its second ship by four weeks amid “soft demand” following stricter testing measures on Italians returning from Greece. MSC Magnifica was due to sail eastern Med itineraries from August 29 but will now return on September 26. MSC Grandiosa began western


Med sailings last week. Tui-owned Marella Cruises


has pushed back its resumption to November 15, from September 30.


Queen Elizabeth


Midcounties reopens 14 former Central England Co-op branches


Midcounties Co-operative Travel has reopened 14 of 16 former Central England Co-operative branches after the two Co-ops agreed a transfer deal. Eight other Central England branches are due to close. Meanwhile, Tui opened its fourth Next concession at the clothing retailer’s store at Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre in Northamptonshire.


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