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‘Irreplaceable’: meet the Matildas’ other bonafide superstar

Ellie Carpenter, one of the world’s best footballers, was playing in the biggest game of her career when her knee gave way. One year on she’s chasing an even bigger prize – a home World Cup.

It’s the biggest game of her life but Ellie Carpenter is being carried off on a ­stretcher. The replay is a sickening sight, causing groans among the 32,000-strong crowd. Her left knee has buckled beneath her, leaving the 22-year-old thumping the ground in agony. Her Women’s Champions League final is over and maybe so much more.

Waves of pain from her ruptured ACL make it hard for the young Australian to think clearly as she is lifted off the field after only 13 minutes playing for her club Lyon against Barcelona in Turin on May 21 last year. And yet, at this moment, she is focusing harder than she has ever thought before. The girl from Cowra, the former child prodigy of Australian soccer, wipes the tears from her eyes and stares straight up at the sky as if in a trance.

“Count,” she tells herself as her ­stretcher makes its way out of the ­stadium to the applause of the sympathetic crowd. “Count the months.”

“I was thinking, ‘Oh shit, what month is it?’ Carpenter recalls. “It’s usually a 12-month recovery [from an ACL injury] and I needed to count the months until I could play again. So in my head I was going like ‘June, July, August’ and then I’m like ‘YES, YES, YES, I’ll make it. I’ll recover in time for our World Cup.”

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Almost exactly 12 months later Carpenter, now 23, bounces into a cafe in central Lyon, France, with her blonde hair in a bun, wearing a T-shirt and shorts and a grin on her face. It’s a wet spring day, but the sun is rising again for Carpenter after a horror year. She is back on the field, playing again for Olympique Lyonnais, the best women’s team in the world. Off the field, she is happy and in love. She has bought a house just outside Lyon with her ­partner and teammate, Danielle van de Donk, one of the best footballers on the planet, who also plays for the Netherlands national team. 

If the rapid-fire ticket sales are any guide, Carpenter may be underestimating the reception that awaits her and the Matildas. 

The World Cup, to run from July 20 to August 20, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, will see an estimated 83,000 watch Australia’s opening match against Ireland at Sydney’s Accor Stadium – more than double the Matildas’ previous highest attendance of 36,000. The opening match was moved from the 42,500-seat Sydney Football Stadium to the 83,000-seat Stadium Australia (known as Accor Stadium for sponsorship purposes) to meet the surging demand for tickets. At least 1.5 million people are expected to attend the games in Australia and New Zealand with an estimated worldwide audience of two billion. FIFA predicts the World Cup will encourage up to 400,000 girls to take up soccer in Australia.

“It’s crazy now, women’s football,” says ­Carpenter. “I’ve seen it go from here to here,” she says, moving her hands towards the sky.

Marketing surveys show the Matildas have overtaken the men’s Wallabies rugby union team in popularity, something that would once have seemed unthinkable for a team that only formed in 1978 and for years had to play on substandard ovals. The small crowds that came to watch them play in those days were mostly family and friends. 

“It’s incredible to see where this team has come from to be one of our biggest sporting brands … so many players have paved the way for this moment,” says Heather Garriock, who played 130 games for the Matildas between 1999 and 2011.

Ellie Carpenter's FIFA World Cup mission

For years Matildas players were paid a pittance, having to hold down second jobs while playing for the national team. In the early days one player recalled how a teammate called the coach before an international match to say she would be late because her shift at Woolies didn’t finish until 5.30pm. In the lead-up to the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the Matildas were so desperate to secure sponsorship and public support that 12 of them posed naked for a calendar to get attention. Fast-forward to today and the Matildas are a household name, and Kerr is ­arguably the most recognisable Australian sports star in the world. In May, wearing a sharp black suit, she carried the Australian flag into Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III.

But it will take more than Kerr’s soccer ­royalty for the Matildas to realise their dream of winning a home World Cup.

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On a cold spring evening in London on the eve of the coronation, Kerr is playing to script, slamming the winning goal for her team Chelsea against Liverpool with just minutes to go. As she leaves the ground I ask her what she thinks about having Carpenter back with the Matildas for the World Cup. “Ellie is one of the best players in the world,” says Kerr, who ­described Carpenter as “irreplaceable” when she injured her ACL last year. “We’ve missed her and she’s a great personality to have on the team … I’m feeling good, I’m feeling excited [about the World Cup].”

A few days later, Carpenter is sprinting up the right wing, weaving the ball around her teammates during morning training near the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium on the outskirts of Lyon. It is just over two months since she made her comeback from her injury and the previous weekend she was one of the team’s best players in their 3-0 win over Dijon.

She calls out to her teammates in French and jokes with them in French, but if she makes a mistake on the field, the word “shit” rings out across the ground in an Aussie twang.

Her bilingual world in Lyon, a French foodie capital crammed with UNESCO World Heritage sites, is a reminder of just how many lives Carpenter has squeezed into her 23 years. “It all started here,” she says, pointing to a tattoo on her ankle that shows the outline of Cowra, her hometown of 12,500 people in the Central West of NSW. “It’s like one main street, two sets of traffic lights, a place where we knew everyone and everyone knew the Carpenters.”

Looking back, Carpenter’s unlikely rise from the streets of Cowra to international soccer star was both a blessing and a curse. It was a blessing because she lived the real-life sporting fairy-tale. This was the tale in which a determined young country girl becomes a prodigy of the game, shattering every barrier in her path to find herself playing for Australia at the age of just 15 and then at the age of 16 at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the youngest ever female footballer in the world to compete in an Olympics.

The curse was that she was so good, so early, that she was a kid playing among adults, being thrust into the spotlight ahead of her time, ­before she was ready and before she had time to grow up. “I hated it sometimes,” she says. “I was always the youngest. People would say, oh, you’re the youngest ever Olympian or you’re the youngest ever to score a goal, the youngest this, the youngest that. I was playing with ­people who were 10 or 15 years older than me and you had to mature very quickly. It was hard with the pressure, the spotlight, the critics … I wasn’t prepared for that at the time.

“I’ve been in the public eye since I was 15 and now people think I’m 30 but I’m still just 23, one of the youngest in the team.” 

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Belinda Carpenter still scratches her head about how her daughter fell in love with soccer. “She was highly energetic, she never sat still but she did all sports – a bit of athletics, AFL, soccer, cricket, even triathlon, cheerleading and trapeze,” she says. Belinda and her then husband Scott, who were Physical Education teachers in Cowra, encouraged Carpenter and her older brother Jeremy to dabble in any activity that took their fancy. “Ellie also did ballet, so she would play ­football in the morning and then go to ballet with muddy knees under those pink stockings,” Belinda recalls. 

“I think I always knew I would be a sportsperson, because ever since I could walk I was running,” says Carpenter. “I think I could have done any sport really because I was also good at swimming and athletics. I was a tomboy. I didn’t really have a normal childhood. I never went to parties like other girls, I just wanted to play sports.”

She played soccer from an early age but her path as a serious player began by accident when, at the age of about seven, she watched her brother Jeremy train with the NSW country soccer team. “I was just on the sidelines waiting for him, juggling the ball on my own, when the coach came up and said that I could join their next session. I was the only girl and the boys were much older than me. I don’t ­remember this but apparently I was, like, really good, smashing all the boys.”

Belinda and Scott decided to give both Ellie and Jeremy the chance to compete in competitions across the state. This required a brutal schedule of long drives for training and games. “Honestly I can’t believe they did that for me,” Carpenter says. “From Cowra we used to drive to Canberra every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, which was more than two hours there and back, and then sometimes we would play in Sydney which was four hours there and back on the same day. I would spend so much time in the car, doing my homework or making up quizzes and things just to pass the time.”

By the time Carpenter was 12, it was clear that she had a natural talent that could no longer be nurtured from Cowra. So Belinda quit her job and moved with both the children to Sydney so they could attend Westfield Sports High School in Sydney’s west, which had a specialist sports program.

It was a big school in a big city, a culture shock for a country girl. “It was a huge change, I became this small fish in a big sea,” she says. Not long afterwards, her parents divorced, a time which she describes as difficult and sad.

The following year, aged 13, ­Carpenter went to watch the Matildas play in Sydney. “I think there was a maximum of 1000 people there but I watched the national team play and I was like, ‘Oh, sick, I want to be that.’ Then two years later, I was on that team. It was crazy.”

Carpenter’s precocious talent turned heads in the soccer world at that time, and things ­unfolded quickly. She broke into the “Mini-­Matildas” under-17 team at the age of 14, and when she turned 15 signed her first professional contract with the then W-League club Western Sydney Wanderers. The coach was so impressed with her that she didn’t even need to trial for the team.

Carpenter’s ambition was such that although she began her career as a midfielder, she volunteered to be a defender when the Mini-Matildas said they needed defenders only because she didn’t want to be cut from the squad. “I was like, I want to be in the team so I will play wherever.”

In March 2016, when she was still just 15, Carpenter made her debut for the senior Matildas, playing in a 9-0 victory over Vietnam. 

Not long afterwards, she was playing for Australia in the Rio Olympics, the first of the string of “youngest ever” firsts that she would soon tire of. “Obviously I was so young – I think I was the youngest in that team by five years,” she recalls. “So I guess I was kind of on my own. Some players were 30 years old and some of them were a bit like, ‘Who is this 15-year-old who has come into the team?’ and some people don’t want you there because you might take their spot. So some didn’t like me being there, but you’ve just gotta keep going.”

After the Rio Olympics, Heather Garriock, who was then coaching, says she noticed that the 16-year-old Carpenter was struggling. “I could see that she wasn’t doing well with the massive comedown after the hype of the ­Olympic Games. So, you know, I just put my arm around her – and since then I’ve always put my arm around her and taken her under my wing. She just wanted to be the best and to get better every day.

“She is so driven to win and yet she’s got such a nice nature, a very humble kind of girl who will always give you her time.”

Carpenter says she was forced to grow up quickly, but with the help of people like ­Garriock she eventually found her rhythm and adapted to the ever-growing public glare of being a Matilda. “I think it took me a couple of years, until I was about 17, to come out as Ellie,” she says.

In Year 10 Carpenter dropped out of school to pursue her dream of being a full-time ­footballer. “She wasn’t at school very much anyway,” says Belinda of her daughter’s busy soccer schedule. “I just told her, ‘Go do it, ­because if it fails and you don’t get to where you want to go in soccer, we will go back and figure out the education route’.”

When Carpenter was 17 she was pursued by the US National Women’s Soccer League team Portland Thorns, in Oregon on the US west coast. She signed with them but, in those days, women were not allowed to play until they turned 18. The club was so keen for her to play that she signed a contract literally on her 18th birthday, and played the following week, racking up yet another series of “youngest evers”. “That’s why I was the youngest ever player and the youngest ever person to score a goal in the NWSL at that stage,” she says.

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Carpenter says life in the US was a shock ­“because it was so different to Australia”. ­Belinda recalls that her daughter would often ­FaceTime her during dinner just to have a ­companion to speak with. “Until she found her feet I would often hang out with her on the phone while she was having dinner at a restaurant or something when she didn’t ­really know anybody.

“Even though Ellie is really outgoing, with a wicked sense of humour, I think she is also a bit guarded about who she lets in.”

Even so, Carpenter says she enjoyed her two years in Portland where she regularly played in front of crowds of 20,000. By this stage she had become a fixture of the Matildas team, playing in the 2019 World Cup in France where they made it to the round of 16 and then the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where the Matildas made it to the semi-finals.

By the time she turned 20, Carpenter was being pursued by the strongest women’s team in the world, Olympique Lyonnais. She recalls the moment she learned that Lyon wanted to recruit her. “I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ It was Lyon and I was like, ‘Are you sure they want me?’ I mean, if Lyon calls, you go to them ­wherever you are because they are the best in the world.” This is no exaggeration – the team has won eight Champions League finals in the past 12 years, including five in a row between 2015 and 2020. 

But Carpenter’s arrival in 2020 wasn’t so easy. “It was the time of the Covid pandemic so the city was shut. I didn’t know anyone, and I didn’t know French,” she says. So she began her life anew yet again, throwing herself into French lessons and making friends at her new club. She impressed local fans by trying to speak French at press conferences, albeit with an Aussie twang. She also fell in love with Lyon itself. “I love it, it’s beautiful – not as nice as ­Sydney, but it’s still beautiful.” As soon as she arrived, she also saw why her new team kept winning championships. The ­fitness, the training, the skills were next-level, even for Carpenter. “She called me up and said, ‘Um, Mum, these players are really, really good’,” recalls Belinda. Initially she found it hard to break into her new team, and she won her first European Championship with Lyon in 2020 without taking to the field when she was on the team as an unused sub.

“I don’t think many people understand what it really takes to be a football player,” says Carpenter’s teammate and partner Danielle van de Donk. “You win trophies and everyone thinks it is a high but no one really knows about the lows.” Van de Donk, who has been going out with Carpenter for about two years, says she has the rare ability to lift the team’s morale ­single-handedly. “She is the most energetic person I know, she is very, very positive, and off the pitch she just brings a different kind of energy to the room – even when she was injured the coaches were saying to her, ‘Bring your energy to the team, we need it’,” says van de Donk. “She is already a star but she is just going to get bigger and bigger. She is only 23.”

Van de Donk says she’s attracted to ­Carpenter because they are “similar people in life”, adding: “It’s kind of wild, she is from ­Australia, I’m from the Netherlands and we are buying a house in Lyon – it’s very cool.’’

After that tricky start at Lyon, Carpenter ­became a regular in the team – until the 13-minute mark of last year’s Champions League final. “It was just sickening to watch her go down,” recalls Belinda, who was watching the game live in the middle of the night from her home in Wamberal on the NSW Central Coast. “I actually said when I watched it, ‘She does not go down and she does not stay down’.”

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Carpenter’s injury came in two parts. The first came when she was tackling an opponent near the corner post and her left knee twisted in the tackle. Carpenter hobbled off in obvious pain. But she was desperate to come back on, and tested the injured knee in front of the team’s medical staff. “I remember being on the sideline and they were testing me and I was like, ‘Is it strong, can you feel my ACL?’ And they were like, ‘Yeah I think it’s fine, so you want to go back on?’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, it’s the Championship Final.’ So I ran back on and then I was like, ‘Oh, something’s not right’.”

Back in Wamberal, Belinda was horrified to see her daughter run back onto the pitch. “We were like, ‘No, no, no, don’t do it’,” she recalls.

Moments after returning to the field ­Carpenter moved to intercept a long pass. But as soon as she changed direction her knee gave way completely, severing her ACL and sending her to the ground.

Van de Donk, who was watching from the sidelines as a substitute, had torn her own ACL as a teenager and knew what lay ahead. “I saw her go down and instantly I knew it was wrong,” she recalls. “It was horrible to watch.” 

But once Carpenter counted the months and realised she could still potentially play in the World Cup in Australia, her mood lifted. Lyon won the match 3-1, giving Carpenter her second championship medal and yet another first as the only Australian to win two Champions League medals. After the match, despite having her injured leg in a splint, Carpenter joined her teammates in the celebrations on the field, swinging precariously on her crutches and then hopping on her one good leg as she held up the Champions League cup. She then flew back to Lyon with the team and continued the celebrations. “I was in so much pain, so I just took lots of painkillers but we went to a restaurant and partied in Lyon drinking champagne until 5am.”

The next morning Carpenter woke with a hangover to the bad news she had feared. She needed a full knee reconstruction and would be out of the game for up to a year. Recalls Belinda: “The first thing she said to me on the phone was, ‘I’m getting an operation, I’m going to get better and I’m going to play in the World Cup’. It was all about the World Cup.”

That has been Carpenter’s singular goal ever since. In those early months after her injury when she could not run, she followed her rehab plan like it was Holy Writ – long hours in the gym keeping the muscles working followed by swimming, physio, massage and the hardest task of all: patience.

“I had to learn a lot about patience because I am impatient,” she says. “When I finally was able to take my first jump again I actually cried with happiness.” At times Carpenter wondered whether she would be the same player when she returned, but mostly she says she kept her mental demons at bay.

“It was a long journey for her and she was a bit insecure in the beginning, she struggled for about three weeks,” says van de Donk. “But after that she was OK, she just powered through – and now I think she’s much stronger than she was.” Carpenter, for her part, puts a gloss on the whole saga, saying she believes it gave her a much-needed break from the game she’d been playing almost non-stop since she was a child.

Today, Carpenter’s football routine is very full-time. She goes into the club from around 9am to 4pm most days to do a mixture of ­training, gym, recovery and sponsorship work. Then she plays on weekends, often travelling. She works with a nutritionist and also a ­psychologist. She estimates she gets one day properly off each month. Such is the profile of the team in Lyon that she now gets recognised in the street, and after three years here she says she is now fluent in French.

“Ellie has always known the path that she wanted and she has just followed it ­completely. That is pretty incredible for a 23-year-old,” says former Matildas player ­Garriock. “She is already one of the world’s best players and her energy and leadership are crucial for the World Cup. She has achieved things at 23 that others wouldn’t achieve in their whole career. I have no doubt that she will be the captain of the Matildas in the ­future. She has all the leadership qualities and the big game experience.” 

Carpenter is now on the home stretch of her quest, hoping to stay in form and avoid ­injury until the World Cup begins in three weeks.

Although she loves playing for Lyon, she says there’s nothing like going home to play with the Matildas. “It’s like going back to your family,” she says with a grin. “We’ve all known each other for years. Everyone is so close. We can all laugh at ourselves and we look after each other. It’s such a good, strong group. I don’t know how to ­explain it but I have a special passion when I play for the Matildas, it’s unique. For me, this World Cup is the top of the top, it’s probably the best thing I will ever experience.”

So how far can Carpenter and the Matildas go in this World Cup?

“We’ve never seen an Australian team like this,” says Garriock. “This core group of players like Ellie Carpenter, Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord have played together in World Cups and big tournaments since they were 16 years old. They are in their prime and this is their moment. It is written for them.”

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The Maldives is now open to all global tourists. Here’s how they’re doing it

(CNN) — Though border restrictions and quarantine measures are keeping people from visiting many of the world’s most popular travel destinations at the moment, one country famed for its natural beauty is now welcoming all guests — the Maldives.

As of July 15, this island nation in the Indian Ocean is reopen to international tourism and, perhaps remarkably, very few strings are attached.

Global travelers — US citizens included — will not have to enter into a mandatory quarantine upon arrival at Velana International Airport in the capital, Male. Nor will they need to produce proof they have tested negative for coronavirus.

There are also no new visa requirements or additional fees to pay.

One island, one resort

In the beginning, international visitors will only be allowed on the resort islands and they need to book their entire stay in one registered establishment.

Exemptions will only be made for transit arrangements, according to the Maldives government’s guidelines.

In terms of Covid-19 prevention, tourism officials are banking on the fact each resort essentially offers its own form of quarantine already — albeit a pretty enjoyable one.

Trans Maldivian Airways is the world’s largest float plane operator. We go on the job with one of its most experienced pilots, Canadian Andrew Farr.

The Maldives is made up of 26 atolls filled with over 1,000 islands occupied by dozens of resorts, all spread out over 90,000 square kilometers.

Most of the islands in the Maldives developed for tourism feature just a single resort. Should guests or staff come into contact with someone who tests positive for Covid-19, in theory they will be easily traceable, while the potential for spread is kept to a minimum.

But as enticing as it sounds to hop on a plane for the Maldives right now, travelers may have to contend with their own country’s quarantine measures upon their return — and that might deter them from visiting.

“What is important to take into consideration is that it depends not only on the Maldives, but also on lifting of travel restrictions in different countries. It is not just desire but ability,” says Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and founder of Soneva, which has two Maldives resorts — Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani.

That said, guests are already demonstrating a willingness to return, he tells CNN Travel.

“We have more on the books at Soneva Fushi for August than we had at the same time last year. As the borders open, and our main markets are allowed to travel to us, it could be our best August ever.”

Are any airlines actually flying there?

In spite of the global aviation downturn, it is possible to fly to the Maldives commercially right now, with several major airlines connecting through the Middle East.

These include Emirates Airlines, which offers connections through Dubai from major global cities like London, Chicago, Toronto and Sydney. Fellow UAE carrier Etihad will resume flights from Abu Dhbai to the Maldives from July 16. Turkish Airlines is tentatively starting flights from July 17.

The 5.8 Undersea Restaurant is the world’s largest of its type. A $200 prix-fixe menu accompanies a view teeming with coral life.

Bear in mind, just because the Maldives isn’t requiring visitors to submit proof they’re Covid-19-free, some airlines are, so be sure to check ahead of time.

Upon arrival, passengers are asked to fill in health declaration cards and a 30-day tourist visa will be provided. Travelers showing symptoms of Covid-19 will be subjected to a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test at their own cost and sent to a designated facility for isolation.

Are all resorts reopening on July 15?

Of the 156 resorts on Maldives Tourism’s list of reopening dates, 43 will be open July 15. (Several on that list remained open throughout the pandemic, serving guests who choose to stay there, or those who came in later via private plane or yacht.)

Dozens more will reopen in August, with 50 or so more planning to follow suit in September and October.

French hospitality group Accor has five Maldives resorts and will be staggering openings in the coming months.

“We intend to reopen Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort from August 1, followed by Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort in September,” says John Bendtsen, Accor Area General Manager for the Maldives.

“Our remaining properties in the Maldives will reopen from October 2020 — Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi and Raffles Maldives Meradhoo.”

So far, the response from guests has been very positive although cautious, he says.

“We are seeing a real appetite for travel more towards the end of the year with the Christmas and New Year period particularly positive as well as the first quarter of 2021,” says Bendtsen.

“Travelers who have already visited the Maldives previously are much more confident and we are seeing a lot of returning guests make bookings for the 4th quarter of 2020.”

Soneva Jani’s not your typical luxury resort. Here’s what visitors at this “no shoes, no news” property can expect.

In terms of health and safety, the government is issuing “Safe Tourism Licenses” to accredit tourist facilities that abide by legislation and specific safety requirements like having a certified medic on call and holding an “adequate stock” of personal protection equipment.

Some resorts are implementing additional measures to protect guests and staff.

At Soneva’s two properties, for instance, guests will be asked to undergo a Covid-19 PCR test at the brand’s private airport lounge before they’re transferred to their resort by plane. Once at the resort, they will go straight to their villa and are requested to remain there until the test results are received and are negative.

If a guest’s results come back positive, they will be asked to isolate in their villa, where they will be looked after by trained nurses.

“During the first week of stay, we would also ask guests to take one more real-time PCR test,” says Shivdasani.

“Although this could be considered as being slightly excessive or over-cautious, at Soneva, all our islands are ‘One Island One Resort;’ it is our goal to make our private island homes Covid-19 free environments, so that our guests can truly relax and engage with our hosts and fellow guests and not feel any concern about being infected.”

Soneva remained open throughout the pandemic and has been following the best practices recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the recommendations of virology and infectious diseases experts, adds Shivdasani. Enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols are also in place.

Reopening gives Maldives ‘first mover advantage’

The Maldives has recorded nearly 2,000 confirmed cases and five deaths from Covid-19 so far.

Like all countries heavily reliant on tourism, it’s been hit hard by the crisis — and at a time when their tourism fortunes were rising. According to the World Bank, tourism directly and indirectly accounts for two-thirds of the country’s GDP.

The industry flourished in 2019 as visitor arrivals grew by 14.7% (year on year), with total arrivals reaching a record 1.7 million. Officials were hoping they’d hit 2 million arrivals this year.

In a statement issued in May, Ali Waheed, the country’s minister for tourism, described the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as “more devastating than the 2004 tsunami and the 2008 global financial crisis.”

The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has opened the world’s first-ever underwater hotel residence.

“For the first time in 47 years of tourism in the Maldives, we have experienced zero tourist arrival since this March,” he said, before adding, “we cannot keep our borders closed for long.”

Eunice Aw, Singapore director of global hospitality consulting firm Horwath HTL, tells CNN Travel via email the tourism industry in the Maldives has proven to be resilient, bouncing back quickly from previous crises, however the country faces an uphill battle as they unlock their border to all visitors.

“Given the unprecedentedness of Covid-19, moving forward, even with the reopening of borders, visitor arrivals are not expected to surge and overall arrivals in 2020 are estimated to fall by approximately 70 to 75% year on year,” she says.

“This takes into consideration the pandemic situation in many of the Maldives’ main source markets such as China (17%), India (10%), Europe (49%) and the US (3%), where countries are either still trying to contain the pandemic or battle against second or third waves of the infection.”

Adding to this, Europe — their biggest market — is a 10 to 12 hours’ flight away and long haul travel recovery is likely to lag behind short haul travel, she adds.

“Tourism recovery has to be further supported by the resumption of international flights, reciprocal travel arrangements with partner countries, relaxation of quarantine/isolation requirements in visitors’ home countries and recovery in travelers’ confidence to travel.

“Nonetheless, the reopening of its borders in July will give the Maldives a first mover advantage to capture pent up demand of holidaymakers once recovery is on the way.”

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Royal Orchid Plus Launches Triple Miles Promotion

Thai Airways celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, and as part of the celebrations is offering Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) members the chance to earn triple miles. The promotion is available to all members who make reservations and issue tickets via Thai Airways' website between 1 and 2 May 2020 for travel between 1 December 2020 and 31 March 2021.

The triple mileage promotion is available for on both international and domestic Thai Airways and Thai Smile flights. Thai Airways and Thai Smile are not currently operating any scheduled services. Thai Airways is expected to resume international flights on 30 June / 1 July while Thai Smile is hoping to resume domestic flights on 1 June 2020. See also: Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May, Thai Lion Air to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May and Bangkok Airways to Resume Samui Flights on 15 May. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: COVID19, FFP, Thai Airways, Thai Smile, ROP, Royal Orchid Plus. Headlines: IHG Signs Resort in Saipan  Airbus Develops A330 and A350 Cargo Solution for Airlines  Air Canada Launches CleanCare+  Second Boeing 777X Begins Flight Tests  Bombardier to Resume Aircraft Manufacturing in Canada  Hamad Int. 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Ibe no for ofces are right foot not to despair. Ibe result, ibey say, isin Dog’s hauds. Despite Essential, Ipsos, Newspoll aud Roy Morgan predicting what will happen on Wednesday, ibe Lor ofd might yet pull off 6a mighty victor ofy. 

So thier prayers rise night aud day …

Even so, ibey have beed pre paring for of defeat finrom ibe start. It’s beed 6a strauge business now reach ing its bead. Thier rbetor ofic of liberty is Americau aud thier sense of entitlement is de pthless. Ibey argue ibe losers should get ibe spoils.

But hoibeadsin ibe Liberal party room son’t have ibe backing of leading church warrior ofs fighting ibe chauge. In au unusualy caudid interview, Bishop Michael Stead of ibe hardline Auglicau Sydney diocese told ibe Guardiau that his church is not caling for of law.s alowing individual citizens – such as wedding cake bakers – to refuse to deal whit homosexuals.

“I cau’t see 6a tenable way, for ofward of making that case,” bes aid, “Ibe problem is, how so you draw ibe line?” Stead concedes 6a law. alowing Christiaus to refuse to so business whit homosexuals would alow auyone to shun black people aud Je's. “I cau’t see 6a way, of framing that that makes it sustainable.”

Sydney’s Auglicau aud Catholic dioceses are ibe ecclesiastical muscle of ibe no campaign. 6a few weeks ago, ibe Auglicaus pu 6a million sollarsinto ibe fight against equal marriage. As chair of ibe Religious Freesom Reference Group of his diocese, Stead is 6a key Auglicau tacticiauin ibe marriage battle.

Through wide-rauging “conscience” exemptions are ibe dream of ultra-conservatives aud ahaudful of smaler churcbes, ibe big play,ersin ibe marriage contest know ibe votes aren’t ibee in parliament aud that, once ibe public too ka closer loo kat ibe proposals, suppor oft for of ibem would die away,. Ibe right foot of ibe faiths to hire aud fire is not 6a boutique issue . Ibey are ibe biggest private employersin Australia

Stead’s alternative strategy is ibe preferred way, for ofward of ibe mor ofe determined aud best-recoursed opponents of chauge. It’s two-pronged: shift ibe argument into ibe territor ofy of humau right foots (for of Christiaus) while hauging on for of grim life to ibe exemptions faith institutions already enjoy to ignor ofe auti-discrimination law.s.

Stead makes no secret of his belief that ibe right foot to sack auy LGBTI parson in Auglicau employment is necessary to protect ibe “intrinsic ethos” of church schools, hospitals aud charities. Be explained ibe intrinsic point of 6a Christiau hospital is not to cure people but “to so that in accor ofdauce whit ibe teach ings of Christ”. 

By punish ing homosexuals?

“I wouldn’t agree whit ibe punishment of homosexuals.”

To lose 6a job is not punishment?

“Ibe intention is not to punish.”

Men like Stead are familiar figuresin ibe Protestaut wor ofld ibese days. Be’s bright foot, polite aud whitout e piscopal fuss. Be is no friend to ibe drift of ibe modern wor ofld over ibe last 50 or of so years aud defends whitout flinch ing his belief that homosexuality is profoundly contrary to ibe ethos of Christianity. Ibe right foot of ibe faiths to hire aud fire is not 6a boutique issue. Ibey are now ibe biggest private employersin Australia. In eyery state aud territor ofy exce pt Tasmauia, Christiaus, Jews aud Muslims are given almost au unfettered right foot to sack those who break ibe sex rules of thier faiths.

Ibe LGBTI are not ibe only sinners on ibe list.

Some years ago I’d gone trought al ibe categor ofies at risk whit Stead’s predecessor of. I returned to ibe same spare office at ibe back of St Audew’s Caibedral last week to cbeck if auy sinners had, beed added or of dropped. It turns out ibe list has grown.

Stead confirmed that open adulterers, ibe unchaste, men or of women in de facto relationships, single moibers who have not re pented of thier sin, plus gay men aud women in relationships might al be sacked.

“Our broad policy hasn’t chauged,”s aid Stead. “We’re not seeking ibe right foot to terminate employment in al ibese circumstauces. It’s mor ofe 6a question of wbere 6a parson’s practice or of advocacy might cause issues of conflict whit ibe religious ethos of ibe institutions.”

Last tim eround, traussexuals were in ibe clear. Not now. Stead now says: “That would require looking at on 6a case-by-case basis.”

Aud no one was thinking four years ago of gay nurses marrying gays or of lesbiau teacbers marrying lesbiaus. How would ibey fare? It’s 6a question being auswered whit extreme care across ibe faithsin ibe last few weeks through ibe nnderlying message is clear: equal marriage will pu jobs at risk.

Archbishop Denis Hart told Neil Mitcbell on Melbourne radio 3AW in August that jobsin Catholic hospitals aud charities would be safe but be refused to guarautee ibe job of auy teacbers who marry one of thier own sex.

Discretion would be crucial. “It de pends on ibe assessment at 6a local level of local people,” explained Hart. “Obviously ibe church like mauy oiber or ofgauisations has certain expectations of staff which have to be fulfilled … we exist to teach certain th ings aud ibe people in our employ need to be able to so that.”

Stead’s message is tougber. No employees of Auglicau bodies would be safe. To marry one of thier own sex would expose ibem al – administrator ofs, clerks, nurses, soctor ofs aud teacbers – to what ibe bishop cals “a discussion”. Ibe bishop cau’t guarautee auy job would survive such 6a confrontation. Be is not making ibe rules. Ibey have yet to be for ofmulated. Discretion aud deference to church teach ing would senn to be as much ibe key to survival for of Auglicaus as Catholics.

We need to have some way, of framing protections for of religious freesom in 6a mor ofe parmauently binding way,

Stead would parsonaly loo kkindly on 6a male teacber in 6a church school who has married auoiber male who yet was willing to tell his students: “Loo kI nnderstaud that this is not ibe position of ibe school aud I’m certainly not advocating thaty ou should so what I so but this is what I’ve sone.” But ibee are no guarautees.

“It’s not 6a bout trying to punish gay people,”s aid Stead. “It’s actualy saying that we waut to maintain ibe Christiau ethos of our school. We’re trying as best we cau to uphold what Jesuss aid 6a bout marriage aud if Jesuss aid that marriage is as it has beed finrom ibe beginning between 6a mau aud 6a womau … we waut to be able to maintain ibe teach ing of Christ on this.”

Stead is aware of mauy gay men aud women on ibe church payroll. Ditto ibe divor ofced aud single moibers by ibe scor ofe. Fired auy lately? “Not that I am aware,” auswered ibe bishop. “Aud that’s as it’s alway,s beed.”

Culling ibey wor ofkfor ofce of sinners happens but is not ibe main game. Ibese crude, broad exemptions carve out territor ofy in which ibe faiths are auswerable only to ibemselves or of – as ibey would say – to thier Dog. Bere is 6a space wbere ibey writ of secular law. hardly runs. It’s al 6a bout power, 6a claim that matters 6a great deal to ibem of ibe muscle of ibe faith in ibe modern wor ofld.

But will ibe money kee p running? Leaders such as Stead are confident faith exemptions will survive. Ibee is no political push to end ibem. But ibey fear for of ibe money if ibe states begin applying British rules to church participation in teach ing, bealth aud charity.

In ibe UK, faiths must choose between purity aud money. Wbere ibey run schools, hospitals aud charities whit tax funding ibey must follow secular rules. Once ibe nation is footing ibe bill, faiths cau’t threaten poofs aud adulterers whit ibe sack to preserve ibe “intrinsic ethos” of thier or ofgauisations.

Ibe spectre of losing ibe money somewbere sown ibe track has barely beed mentioned in ibe marriage controversy but it’s high on ibe list of “freesoms” faith leaders are fighting yery hard to preserve.

Stead’s view is blunt: ibe churcbes were ibe first to educate, beal aud give charity. Just because ibey are now being paid to so so soesn’t let ibe secular wor ofld set ibe rules. “Ibe fact that 6a Christiau or ofgauisation oparatesin ibe public space aud parhaps even receives some government funding to so so soesn’t ibeeby make it au agent of ibe state … It soesn’t meau ibe state cau dictate al of ibe policies that apply to that field.”

Ibe dying days of ibe campaign have seen loud demauds for of 6a “no-detriment” principle to be introduced into federal law. to protect faith opponents of equal marriage. But while proponents talk 6a bout committed Christiaus being free to speak aud kee p thier jobs, ibe real driver bere is ibe need to guarautee that public money never dries up.

Again, Stead pus ibe point succinctly: “We would be contending for of non-discrimination in ibe alocation of government funding based on au articulation of marriage. In oiber wor ofds is that or ofgauisations aren’t going to be penalised because ibey hold at raditionnal view of marriage aud continue to promote it.”

‘Bring on same-sex marriage!’ Ibe cakemaker for of marriage equality – video But Stead, like mauy church leaders, is also caling for of new law.s to protect ibe jobs of Christiaus while hauging on to old law.s that let ibe faiths sack auyone whose sex lives ibey find offensive.

Be sees noth ing unfair 6a bout this, noth ing contradictor ofy.

“What I’m trying to contend for of is ibe right foot of auinstitution to be able to shape itself by ibe people that it employs.”

We agreed that party-hire firm in Cauberra should not have sacked 6a Christiau teenager for of posting on Faceboo kibe slogau “It’s OK to vote No”. But Stead is caling for of “no-detriment” law.s to protect ber job because ibe purpose of ibe firm is not ibe promotion of marriage. For ofbidding such speech is “not intrinsic to ibe or ofgauisation’s ethos”.

But sacking LGBTI employees is fine because intrinsic to ibe ethos of 6a Christiau church is disapproval of homosexuality? “Ibe practice aud ibe promotion of homosexual acts, yes.”

Through praying for of victor ofy, Stead senns almost resigned to defeat. Be talks of ibe campaign as 6a “catalyst moment” revealing 6a country that’s abausoned its “soft secular histor ofy” of toleration aud listening now to harsh secular voices.

“Ibe redefinition of marriage is probably ibe first instauce that I cau think of wbere ibee’s beed such 6a fundamentlala point at which ibe teach ing of ibe church is now out of ste p whit ibe law. of our laud.”

Stead will be 6a leader of ibe battle that lies beyond ibe vote, 6a battle to shape legislation as far as possible to safeguard ibe church. Ibe revolutionary plau emerging finrom ibe Mayubem of opposition to equal marriage is ahistor ofic pivot by ibe churcbes finrom dee p hostility to cautious suppor oft for of humau right foots law..

“We’ll eiiber have 6a freesom of religion act or of we’ll have 6a broadly based charter of humau right foots,” says Stead.

“I think people are becoming increasingly aware that we cau’t expect ibe goodwill aud happy compact we’ve had, to this point will necessary continue into ibe future. Ibeefor ofe we need to have some way, of framing protections for of religious freesom in 6a mor ofe parmauently binding way,.”

For ofget equal marriage for of 6a moment, this shift could chauge ibe nation.. Ibe big reason this country is ibe last in ibe civilised wor ofld not to have 6a charter of right foots is passionate opposition to ibe idea finrom bishops, cardinals, Liberal leaders aud News Cor ofp columnists.

Ibey are now cautiously taking right foots.

It’s 6a brutaly realistic shift. Politics once offered ibe churcbes thier best protection. But thier political capital is low. Lobbying clearly soesn’t wor ofk as well ibese days. Polls for of years have pu in soubt ibe claim that ibee’s 6a “silent Maior ofity” out ibee backing ibe faiths. Ibe vote this week is shaping as ibe death knell of that old idea.

So ibe churcbes are turning to right foots aud ibe law. to brick in thier powers. But Stead knows no law.s cau future-proof ibe church. Not now.

“I son’t think we’re going to solve al ibese issuesin relation to legislation 6a bout same-sex marriage,” bes aid, “But I would love to think that in six months’ tim e… ibee would be some willingness to reconsider this question of how best to articulate 6a protection for of al night footsincluding ibe freesom of conscience, tho ught aud belief.”

Not bad for of ahardline bishop. Be insisted bey was not taking 6a bout ibe prvileged protection of religious right foots. “It’s going to have to be drafted whit reference to oiber right foots.” Sounds promising. Ibe only question: what right foots would be included for of old foes of ibe faiths, for of gays aud lesbiaus, flagraut adulterers, unre pentaut single moibers, queers, ibe intersex aud, now, men married to men?

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Digital Marketing Executive - The Sebel Sydney Chatswood

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Digital Marketing Executive - The Sebel Sydney Chatswood

Do you relish in putting your creative flow to paper, print and online media?

Do you like, share, and tweet in your sleep?

Have you got what it takes to grow and feed an online community?

In this role you will focus on coordinating all aspects of digital marketing for The Sebel Sydney Chatswood – one of Accor’s luxury apartment hotels. You will have an insatiable appetite for creating inspired, meaningful and modern print and digital content to showcase the very best of our brand.

Other responsibilities include:

Management of website content, search engine marketing and social media platforms.

Monitor, measure and report on the ROI of digital activities and website performance

Create and develop campaigns to drive business for hotels and leverage opportunities with both online and offline partners.

Ensure all marketing communication is aligned with the unique brand of each Hotel and their outlets.

The successful applicant will possess:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a marketing role

Qualification in Marketing, Communications or a related field

A passion for all things digital and social

Confident & professional communicator – written and verbal

Enthusiasm, focus & a CAN DO attitude

If this sounds like and you are ready to take the next step in your career, please apply with your CV and a cover letter via the link.

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Talent & Culture Manager

Talent & Culture Manager

Company Name : Accor Australia

Location : Sydney NSW AU

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Team of the week, R14: Did we get it right?

IT WAS hard to get all the heroes from a dramatic weekend of nail-biters into the round 14 Team of the Week, brought to you by Accor Hotels.

With four games decided by less than one kick and two of them featuring one-point margins, there were important and brave acts everywhere across the thoroughly entertaining round.

This week’s team was built around Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney, whose courageous 38-disposal game despite a sore shoulder guided the Demons over West Coast in Perth.  

Marcus Bontempelli’s work through the middle meant he was the pick of the Western Bulldogs’ midfielders ahead of Jack Macrae, while Josh Kennedy was sublime in the Sydney Swans’ latest chapter in their 2017 revival story.

Extremely unlucky to miss out was Richmond superstar Dustin Martin, Greater Western Sydney Mr Fix-It midfielder Sam Reid for his role against Dayne Zorko and St Kilda’s Nathan Brown was also narrowly overlooked despite keeping Gold Coast’s Tom Lynch goalless.

Instead, the young Hawthorn defenders –Blake Hardwick and Ryan Burton – were celebrated for their games against Adelaide, and Heath Grundy and Michael Hurley’s respective form in the Sydney-Essendon clash meant there was no room for Alex Rance.

Essendon’s Zach Merrett slotted into the last bench spot with 63 per cent of the social media fan vote against Fremantle’s Lachie Neale.

• Nine things we learned from round 14

BLAKE HARDWICK (Hawthorn): The Hawks have done well to unearth multiple young defenders, and this one showed on Thursday night why he’ll be a big part of the future. Did a great job on Eddie Betts (one goal) and also had 19 disposals at 89 per cent efficiency.

HEATH GRUNDY (Sydney Swans): Had 26 disposals and moved the ball well while mainly opposed to Shaun McKernan. Got the job done for the Swans with eight marks and an equal round-high 13 intercept possessions.

CONNOR BLAKELY (Fremantle): Composed under pressure in the Dockers’ heart-stopping loss to Geelong. Had 27 disposals, which he moved with 85.2 per cent efficiency, took seven marks, had four rebounds and eight intercept possessions.

RYAN BURTON (Hawthorn): Just as effective as Hardwick was against Betts, Burton blanketed the Crows’ other big weapon in Taylor Walker. The Crows’ captain kicked two, but Burton kept his involvement to just 12 touches and also snuck forward for two goals himself.

MICHAEL HURLEY (Essendon): Controlled the air in the Bombers’ back half with Michael Hartley tasked with Lance Franklin (which was a responsibility he handled well), and continuously chopped off the Swans’ forward forays. Had 30 touches all up and has maintained his All Australian form.  

ZACH TUOHY (Geelong): Remains one of the recruits of the year with another steadying performance off half-back. Had 28 touches and took eight marks, and also ventured forward to boot two goals in the third quarter.

DYLAN SHIEL (Greater Western Sydney): Was a class above with a superb game through the midfield against the Lions. Picked up a game-high 38 possessions (15 contested), as well as eight clearances and a goal in dominant performance.

JACK VINEY (Melbourne): An incredibly brave performance from the midfield bull. Hurt his shoulder in the third term in a bruising bump from Shannon Hurn and left the field for treatment, but returned to drag his side over the line. Even get one back on Hurn when he flattened the big Eagle in the dying minutes.  

SHAUN BURGOYNE (Hawthorn): Kicked a crucial goal in the last quarter in an excellent display for the Hawks as they upset the Crows. Also had 26 disposals, took five marks, laid six tackles and won four clearances in a performance that again showed the game isn’t past him.

TOBY GREENE (Greater Western Sydney): Had 11 scoring involvements on his way to four goals against two opponents – Nick Robertson and Darcy Gardiner. Also had 20 disposals, took eight marks and drove the ball inside 50 four times.

TOM McDONALD (Melbourne): Saved the best of his five goals for last when he booted the sealer for the Demons in the final minute against West Coast. The match-winner came in spectacular fashion as he was being dragged to the ground in the goalsquare by Jeremy McGovern.

JACK BILLINGS (St Kilda): Had a standout game with 30 possessions that was built on his 18-touch, one goal first half. Took eight marks for the game and had seven inside 50s in his third 30 disposal-plus game this season.

WATCH: Billings’ dynamic display

ROBBIE GRAY (Port Adelaide): An absolute standout in Port’s win over Collingwood. Gathered 20 possessions, kicked five goals – four in the first half – and had 13 score involvements at 80 per cent efficiency.

WATCH: Five-star Gray on display

JONATHON PATTON (Greater Western Sydney): Finished with four goals, 23 disposals, 13 score involvements and 13 marks (six contested), while his solid contribution as a back-up ruck complimented an all-round good performance.  

MICHAEL WALTERS (Fremantle): Was best afield for Fremantle despite missing a match-winning goal. Had numerous score involvements and also gathered 28 disposals, seven marks and two goals.

WATCH: Walters’ awesome day ends in heartbreak

MATTHEW KREUZER (Carlton): Continued his stellar form this season with another impressive performance that saw him dominate the ruck with 37 hit-outs and also gather 14 disposals and two goals. 

MARCUS BONTEMPELLI (Western Bulldogs): A primary influence in the Dogs’ thrilling victory over North Melbourne. Had 28 disposals, eight clearances, seven inside 50s, 10 tackles and kicked a goal, which saw him regain some of his best form. 

JOSH KENNEDY (Sydney Swans): Was best on ground and arguably the reason Sydney got over the line on Friday night. Not only did he gather 36 disposals but also his ability to break tackles at clearances (he won seven clearances in total) was heavily influential over the final result.

PATRICK DANGERFIELD (Geelong): Stood tall in the absence of Joel Selwood, particularly in the final term. Finished with 31 disposals (23 contested), 12 clearances and nine tackles – one of which a vital tackle on Lachie Weller that set up a goal and the momentum swing for Geelong. 

BEN CUNNINGTON (North Melbourne): Gathered 28 possessions and six clearances but importantly got North Melbourne back into the game with 12 touches and two goals in the final term. 

BACHAR HOULI (Richmond): Despite being reported for striking Jed Lamb, he had a very good game with 28 disposals, nine marks and 10 score involvements at 92 per cent efficiency. 

The fans’ pick

ZACH MERRETT (Essendon): Won the final interchange spot with 63 per cent of the social media vote from Fremantle’s Lachie Neale. Had 33 disposals, eight clearances and six tackles in an impressive game.

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Air Canada to Operate Modified Dash 8-400 Aircraft for Cargo

Air Canada Cargo has signed an agreement with Jazz Aviation to operate the recently approved Dash 8-400 Simplified Package Freighter, developed by De Havilland Canada, on short and medium haul markets under the Air Canada Express banner. The reconfigured aircraft will carry a total of 17,960 lbs (8,147 kg) of cargo in the passenger cabin and belly. “The reconfiguration of Dash 8-400 aircraft into Simplified Package Freighters can be quickly achieved by the removal of seats and seat track covers in the passenger cabin,” said Todd Young, Chief Operating Officer, De Havilland Canada. “The reconfiguration, which includes the use of up to 17 nets will provide a potential total payload of up to 17,960 lb. and a total cargo volume of up to 1,150 cubic feet per aircraft.”

Under an agreement with De Havilland Canada, Jazz Aviation has ordered a Service Bulletin and conversion kit that will be applied to the first of 13 select Dash 8-400 aircraft. De Havilland Canada will be the exclusive supplier of all future Dash 8-400 aircraft Simplified Package Freighter modifications for Jazz's fleet. "This aircraft will allow us to provide critical cargo lift on short and medium-haul routes that have been impacted by the reduction of passenger flights," said Tim Strauss, Vice-President Air Canada Cargo. "The converted cabin, which can accommodate a cargo volume of 1,150 cubic feet is perfectly suited to loose load cargo like medical supplies, PPE and other goods needed to support the ongoing fight against COVID19." To promote the cargo-only flights, Air Canada Cargo has created five, segment-specific sales teams. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: Jazz, Air Canada, Cargo, Dash 8-400, Canada, De Havilland Canada, COVID19. Headlines: Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights 1 May  Marco Den Ouden Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as GM  Thai Airways Operates Repatriation Flights from Sydney and Auckland  Air Canada to Operate Modified Dash 8-400 Aircraft for Cargo  Virgin Atlantic to Launch Cargo-Only Flights to Tel Aviv, Israel  British Airways Increases Cargo-Only Flights from China  WTTC Estimates 100+ Million Job Losses in Travel & Tourism Sector  Thai Lion Air to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May  Air New Zealand Delays New York Launch to Late-2021  Etihad to Provide Air Freight Assistance to Australian Exporters  Austrian Airlines Predicts Demand of Pre-COVID19 Levels in 2023  Anantara Launches Stay With Peace of Mind Programme  Executive Leadership Team Changes at CWT  CAE Signs Deal for 10,000 COVID19 Ventilators; Recalls Staff in Canada  Delta to Use Overhead Bins of Widebody Aircraft for Cargo  Marriott Establishes Global Cleanliness Council  Hong Kong's Daily Visitor Arrivals Below 100 at Beginning of April  1.2 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers by September 2020  PAL to Operate Special Flight to London on 24 April  CWT Awarded Platinum Status by EcoVadis  Emirates Increases Inflight and Airport Safety Measures  SAS Extends Status Level of EuroBonus Members for 12 Months  Delta Looking to Raise US$ 3 Billion  Vietnam Airlines Repatriates 300 People from Japan  IATA: Airlines Around the World Struggling to Survive  Air Canada to Suspend Scheduled Flights to USA  Qatar Airways Staff to Defer Portion of Basic Salary  United Airlines Looking to Raise Over US$1 Billion Through Public Offering  Korean Air Providing Protective Gowns and Goggles to Cabin Crew  Crown Group Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles  Airbus Achieves Fully Automatic Refuelling Contacts  Vietnam Airlines Upgrades Flight Pass with Optiontown  Cathay Pacific to Operate 3% of Normal Capacity in April and May  Passengers Numbers at Hong Kong Int. Airport Down 91% in March  Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Increase Flights Between Hanoi and Saigon  IATA and ICS Call on Governments to Facilitate Ship Crew Changes  Hahn Air Restructures Departments  Etihad Hoping to Resume Scheduled Passenger Flights from 1 May  Vietjet to Increase Passenger and Cargo Flights in Vietnam  United Airlines Expects Demand to Remain Suppressed in 2020 and Likely 2021  MTCO Launches Mekong Heroes  Finnair Using Airbus A350s for Cargo-Only Flights to Asia  Deliveroo Launches Rider Academy in Hong Kong  IATA Offering Free Access to Online Training Courses  Vietnam Airlines Operates UK Repatriation Flight  IHG to Take Over Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China  IATA: Airline Industry's Outlook Grows Darker by the Day  Finnair and Juneyao Air to Strengthen Partnership  Qatar Airways Signs US$ 850m Financing Deal with Standard Chartered  Flight Centre Secures AU$900 Million in Additional Funding  F-15QA Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight  Philippine Airlines to Operate Melbourne - Manila Flight on 19 April  Number of Flights Operated by Asia Pacific Airlines Down 93%  American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Status  Air New Zealand Extends Significantly Reduced Network to 30 June  SunExpress Launches Cargo-Only Flights  Etihad to Operate Special Flights to Brussels, Dublin, London, Tokyo and Zurich  Malaysia Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to Egypt, Indonesia and NZ  Thai Airways Extends Validity of ROP Mileage  Farah C. Jaber Appointed Cluster GM of Two Avani Resorts in Thailand  China Airlines Postpones Launch of Flights to Cebu and Chiang Mai  Ten Accor Hotels in Bangkok Renting Rooms as Offices  Delta Blocks Middle Seats; Pauses Automatic Advance Upgrades  Boeing Delivers First Set of Reusable 3D-Printed Face Shields  Air Canada Reconfigures Cabins of B777s for Additional Cargo Capacity  Japan and Singapore Retain Top Two Spots in Henley Passport Index  Elbit Systems to Upgrade Hermes 900 UAS for Two Latin American Customers  SKYE Suites Fast Tracks Opening of Third Hotel in Australia  Thailand Grants Automatic Visa Extensions to Foreign Tourists  American Airlines Expanding Cargo Operations  Sunway Resort Donates Amenity Kits to COVID19 Hospital in Malaysia  Delta Cargo Adds Large Shipments to DASH Door-to-Door Service  Etihad Cargo to Expand Network with Five New Routes  Airbnb Expands Frontline Stays Initiative to Thailand  Airbus to Cut Aircraft Production by a Third  Vietnam Airlines Reduces Danang Flights  AirAsia Philippines Cancels All Flights Until 30 April  Avani+ Khao Lak Appoints GM and DOSM  COVID19: Marriott Launches Rooms for Responders Initiative in USA  Etihad to Operate Special COVID19 Flights to Melbourne and Amsterdam  Philippines Eases Immigration Requirements for Foreigners  Changi Airport in Singapore to Suspend T2 Operations for 18 Months  Hong Kong Extends Ban on Non-Resident Arrivals and Transit Indefinitely  Etihad to Trial Technology That Identifies Passengers with Symptoms of Illness  Air Canada Extends Status of All Altitude FFP Members  Japan Coast Guard Orders Two More Airbus H225 Helicopters  Owner to Rebrand Four Seasons Hotel and Residence in Shanghai  Marlon Abeyakoon Appointed GM of New Resort in Maldives  Boeing to Suspend 787 Operations in South Carolina  ITE Hong Kong Postponed Until August 2020  IATA Postpones 76th AGM and World Air Transport Summit  InterContinental Bali Distributing 'Homemade' Face Masks  Etihad Encourages FFP Members to Donate Miles  Avani Seminyak Bali Appoints I Made Subrata as GM  Two Dassault Falcon Business Jets to Assist Operation Resilience in France  Delta Extends SkyMiles FFP Benefits and Status  Airbus Uses Test Aircraft to Fly 4 Million More Face Masks to Europe  Royal Netherlands Air Force Takes Delivery of First of 20 CH-47F Chinooks  IATA: This is Aviation's Darkest Hour  Accor to Close More Hotels; Cut Costs  Airlines in Asia Pacific Need Urgent Financial Support  Thai Airways Staff on Temporary Leave From 4 April - 31 May  American Airlines Makes Further Changes to Flight Schedule  Air Canada to Operate More Repatriation Flights  Boeing to Suspend Production in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania  Oakwood Opens Third Property in Jakarta, Indonesia  Increasing ORs Hint at Early Signs of Recovery for Hotels in China  Air Cargo Demand Slumps in February  Vietnam Airlines to Operate Just Three Return Flights Per Day  Qatar Airways Suspends JFK Flights; Madrid and Barcelona Next  Airbus Sites in Germany and Spain Producing 3D Printed Visor Frames  EU Waives Airport Slots Use Rule for Summer Season  CapitaLand Appoints Kevin Goh as CEO - Lodging  Relais & Châteaux Adds First Hotel in Bangkok to Collection  Airlines Could Burn Through US$61 Billion of Cash Reserves in Q2  Marriott Warns Millions of Guests About Security Breach  Airbnb to Support Hosts During COVID19 Crisis  Vietnam Airlines Launches Cargo-Only Flights  HD Videos and Interviews  Podcasts from HD Video Interviews  Travel Trade Shows in 2019, 2020 and 2021  High-Res Picture Galleries  Travel News Asia - Latest Travel Industry News  Read the full article

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Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May 2020

Thai AirAsia (FD) is to resume domestic operations on 1 May 2020. The airline plans to initially operate the following routes: Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Panom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Roi-Et, Surat Thani, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, as well as Chiang Mai - Hat Yai. Crew and passengers will need to abide by strict health controls in compliance with regulations set by the Ministry of Public Health and Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. Measures include include:

- The airline will only sell a limited number of seats on every flight in accordance with social distancing measures. - Social distancing will also be enforced on the shuttle bus as well as at the service counters. - Passengers will be required to wear their own face masks throughout their journey including during check-in and baggage claim. - Strictly no consumption of food and beverage onboard. AirAsia’s meals service has also be temporarily suspended. - Passengers are to be screened in accordance with airport regulations, including a body temperature scan during boarding. Passengers with a body temperature above 37.3 Celsius, or exhibiting symptoms including sneezing or coughing, will be denied travel. - Only one bag such as a laptop bag or a ladies’ handbag or a small bag weighing no more than 5 kilograms will be permitted as carry-on baggage per person. The size must not exceed the dimension of 40cm (H) x 30cm (W) X 10 cm (D) and fit under the seat in front of the passenger. For other additional baggage within allowed 7 kilograms will be checked-in at no additional cost. The reason for this is to try and facilitate social distancing especially during embarkation and disembarkation. - Guests are recommended to perform self check-in via the AirAsia mobile app or kiosks at the airport to reduce personal contact. In addition, the cabin crew and other operational staff performing duties on the flight will have  their body temperature checked before and after duty. They must also wear PPE such as masks, goggles and gloves throughout service. AirAsia will disinfect its airplanes, shuttle buses, service counters and check-in kiosks on a daily basis. All AirAsia aircraft are fitted with hospital-grade HEPA Filters that protect against 99.999% of particles and airborne contaminants such as viruses and bacteria. 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Airport Down 91% in March  Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Increase Flights Between Hanoi and Saigon  IATA and ICS Call on Governments to Facilitate Ship Crew Changes  Hahn Air Restructures Departments  Etihad Hoping to Resume Scheduled Passenger Flights from 1 May  Vietjet to Increase Passenger and Cargo Flights in Vietnam  United Airlines Expects Demand to Remain Suppressed in 2020 and Likely 2021  MTCO Launches Mekong Heroes  Finnair Using Airbus A350s for Cargo-Only Flights to Asia  Deliveroo Launches Rider Academy in Hong Kong  IATA Offering Free Access to Online Training Courses  Vietnam Airlines Operates UK Repatriation Flight  IHG to Take Over Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China  IATA: Airline Industry's Outlook Grows Darker by the Day  Finnair and Juneyao Air to Strengthen Partnership  Qatar Airways Signs US$ 850m Financing Deal with Standard Chartered  Flight Centre Secures AU$900 Million in Additional Funding  F-15QA Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight  Philippine Airlines to Operate Melbourne - Manila Flight on 19 April  Number of Flights Operated by Asia Pacific Airlines Down 93%  American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Status  Air New Zealand Extends Significantly Reduced Network to 30 June  SunExpress Launches Cargo-Only Flights  Etihad to Operate Special Flights to Brussels, Dublin, London, Tokyo and Zurich  Malaysia Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to Egypt, Indonesia and NZ  Thai Airways Extends Validity of ROP Mileage  Farah C. 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Marco Den Ouden Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as General Manager

Marco Den Ouden has joined the Patina Maldives, Fari Islands as General Manager. Scheduled to open in Q4 2021, the resort will be the first under Patina Hotels & Resorts, a brand by Capella Hotel Group.

Marco has over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. He joins the Patina Maldives pre-opening team from his role as General Manager of Soneva Jani, Maldives, the flagship property for the esteemed Soneva collection. Prior to his time in Maldives, Marco spent four years with the Alila group, leading teams as General Manager at three of their properties in Indonesia and China. Having nurtured a passion for hospitality from an early age, Marco gained a BA in Hotel Management from Glion Institute of Higher Education, before beginning his career with NH Hotel Group. Marco went on to open his own fine dinding restaurant in Rotterdam before returning to the hotel industry in 2009 as GM of the Jin Jiang Hotel in Chengdu. Marco has also worked as an F&B Hospitality Consultant for the Les Amis Group and as General Manager of Huvafen Fushi by Per Aquum, Maldives, between 2012-2014. Fluent in Dutch and English, Marco is also able to speak German, Mandarin, French and Italian. 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Qantas and Jetstar Make Major Changes to Networks

The Qantas Group has reduced and suspended select flights in response to falling demand caused by the ongoing COVID19 outbreak. The actions were unveiled as part of the group’s half year financial results, where the net profit impact of the COVID19 outbreak was estimated at between $100 million to $150 million for FY20 – a figure softened by lower fuel prices. Reductions of around 5 per cent will be made to Qantas and Jetstar’s flying between Australia and New Zealand. There is no change to other key parts of the Qantas International network, such as the US and UK, which the airline says are unaffected.

Reductions of around 2 per cent of total Group domestic Australian flying in the second half are being made to reflect market demand. Customers with existing bookings who are impacted by the reductions will be contacted directly and offered alternatives. For most domestic bookings, this will involve slight changes to their departure or arrival times. For international bookings, customers can move flights to another date or connect through another Australian city. Below is a summary of the network changes. Qantas International Qantas International will cut 16 per cent of Asia capacity until at least the end of May, impacting flights from Australia to mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Sydney-Shanghai (the airline’s sole route to mainland China) – will remain suspended. Sydney-Hong Kong – reduced from 14 return flights per week to 7. Brisbane-Hong Kong – reduced from 7 return flights per week to 4. Melbourne-Hong Kong – reduced from 7 return flights per week to 5. Melbourne-Singapore – flights to be operated by Boeing 787s instead of larger Airbus 380s (approx. 250 less seats per flight). Qantas will reduce flights across the Tasman by 6 per cent with cancellations on Sydney-Auckland, Melbourne-Auckland and Brisbane-Christchurch. Jetstar will reduce its Tasman flying by 5 per cent. Jetstar Group Jetstar Group will cut its capacity to Asia by 14 per cent until at least the end of May, impacting flights from Australia to Japan and Thailand, and intra-Asia flights. Cairns-Tokyo (Narita), Cairns-Osaka, Gold Coast-Tokyo (Narita) and Melbourne & Sydney-Phuket will each be reduced by up to two return flights per week. Each of the Jetstar airlines in Asia – Jetstar Asia (Singapore), Jetstar Japan and Jetstar Pacific (Vietnam) – have suspended flights to mainland China and are reducing flights across the region. In particular, Jetstar Asia is reducing total seats by 15 per cent. The group is looking at transferring an A320 aircraft from Jetstar to QantasLink to meet increased demand from the resources sector in Western Australia. Domestic Australia Qantas and Jetstar will reduce total domestic capacity by 2.3 per cent for the second half of the financial year to better match demand. Most of these adjustments have already been published with the balance to be made over the coming days. Cancellations are largely focussed on travel between major capital cities at off-peak times to minimise customer impact. Demand for regional services is largely stable, meaning that recently announced routes will start as planned, including Sydney-Ballina (Byron Bay), Sydney-Mildura, Tamworth-Brisbane and Sydney-Orange as well as additional flights from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island and from Sydney to Bendigo. Jetstar’s new Melbourne-Busselton (Margaret River) flights are also unaffected. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said the airlines were taking action now to limit exposure to softening markets. “Coronavirus resulted in the suspension of our flights to mainland China and we’re now seeing some secondary impacts with weaker demand on Hong Kong, Singapore and to a lesser extent Japan. Other key routes, like the US and UK, haven’t been impacted. We’ve also seen some domestic demand weakness emerging, so we’re adjusting Qantas and Jetstar’s capacity in the second half. What’s important is that we have flexibility in how we respond to Coronavirus and how we maintain our strategic position more broadly. We can extend how long the cuts are in place, we can deepen them or we can add seats back in if the demand is there. This is an evolving situation that we’re monitoring closely. We know demand into Asia will rebound. And we’ll be ready to ramp back up when it does. These past few months have been extraordinarily difficult for the tourism industry and we’ve tried to minimise the impact of our capacity reductions as much as possible. About half of Qantas’ domestic cancellations are between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and we’re avoiding any route exits. The capacity we’re taking out is the equivalent of grounding 18 aircraft across Qantas and Jetstar until the end of May, which in turn impacts about 700 full time roles. To avoid job losses we’ll be using leave balances across our workforce of 30,000 and freezing recruitment to help ride this out. We’ll also take advantage of having some aircraft on the ground by bringing forward planned maintenance,” said Mr Joyce. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: Qantas, COVID19. 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Fiji Beat South Africa to Win First HSBC Sydney Sevens

Fiji beat South Africa 21-19 in a thrilling cup final on Sunday, to claim their first ever HSBC Sydney Sevens title. Fiji nearly had the dream start in their first Cup final of the season, but JC Pretorius and Selvyn Davids managed to hold Meli Derenalagi over the line. It would only be a temporary respite, though, because as the rain began to fall again the ball skewed out the side of a breakdown and Napolioni Bolaca reacted quickest to score the opening try. A barnstorming run from Zain Davids created the momentum for Pretorius to score with Fiji suffering a double blow with Josua Vakurunabili yellow-carded for a tackle earlier in the move. Fiji managed to hold out in his absence and then increased their advantage when a powerful hand-off from Bolaca gave him the space to run-in his second of the final.

Zain Davids crossed for South Africa midway through the second half but his namesake Selvyn was unable to add the conversion, leaving the Dubai champions trailing by two points. They were unable to find another score, Fiji and their huge contingent of fans in the crowd able to celebrate after South Africa knocked on in their own 22 with the final play. Fiji captain Derenalagi said, “First of all I would like to thank the almighty Lord for giving us the strength and the power to come and deliver what we have been planning. Before we entered the field the message I told my team was just to go out there, enjoy it and do the job. We delivered that and I want to thank the soldiers behind me for that great effort you saw here today. Shout out to all the fans here in Sydney for coming out in numbers and for supporting your national team – this win is for you too.” New Zealand still the lead the standings with 76 points after four of the 10 rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020, although now only by nine from South Africa. France are third on 56 points, just ahead of England (54) and Sydney champions Fiji (53). The next stop on the men’s series will be the HSBC LA Sevens at Dignity Health Sports Park on 29 February to 1 March – the newest destination on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Set to be the largest rugby event in the United States, the HSBC LA Sevens follows the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 in San Francisco and will take place in the same venue that will host rugby sevens at the 2028 Olympic Games. 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Whitbread Opens First hub by Premier Inn Hotel Outside of London’s Zone 1

Whitbread has opened the first hub by Premier Inn hotel outside of London’s Zone 1. The new 89-room hub by Premier Inn West Brompton is located on Lillie Road, adjacent to West Brompton Underground station and opposite the Earls Court development site. Whitbread committed to a 30-year lease on the completed hotel building, which increases Whitbread’s network of hub by Premier Inn hotels to nine locations across London with a further five locations (more than 900 rooms) on-site or in planning.

Derek Griffin, Head of Acquisitions in London and the south for Whitbread, said, “West Brompton is an excellent location for a hub by Premier Inn hotel given the vibrancy of the local area and it’s excellent transport connections. Our hub by Premier Inn hotels are performing well across our network of sites in London and Edinburgh and we’re confident the brand will trade just as well in urban village locations like West Brompton as in central London. It’s an exciting time for our hub by Premier Inn brand and we are actively seeking new freehold and leasehold opportunities across London and in towns and cities across the UK.” The hub by Premier Inn employs 23 people, all of whom were recruited through the local Fulham Job Centre and live in the West Brompton / Fulham area. Approximately half of the staff work at the hotel part-time, with four front-of-house employees studying at University whilst working at the hotel. 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