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ABTA issues new plea for government support

New figures from ABTA suggest nine in ten holidays were either cancelled or rearranged in July and August, as the Covid-19 pandemic caused havoc in the travel sector.The new findings are from a survey of members carried out at the…

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Explore Amazing Thailand: A luxury holiday destination

From the renowned hotel brands to world-class spa resorts, from high-end shopping to luxury cruises, Thailand has a lot to offer for the discerning luxury travellers looking to pamper themselves with only the best and most exclusive holiday experiences.Whether it’s…

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Liberation struggle museum on the cards for Zim

Zimbabwe will soon establish a museum to tell the story of the country’s liberation struggle (also known as the Rhodesian Bush war, from 1964 to 1979) and to display the associated materials, objects and artifacts around this history.Minister of Information,…

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Jamaica Tourist Board launches virtual culinary tours

The Jamaica Tourist Board has announced its latest webinar series, ‘Cook Something Bold Today’.The events will explore the cuisine of the island and highlight its enticing gastronomic experiences.The tourism body has partnered with one of the most luxurious hotels on…

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WTM: Define a clear 2021 vision

Tourism businesses shaken by the events of 2020 can create a positive change for next year by defining a clear vision.This is according to CEO of The Five Percent, Marcus Murphy, who broke down his business’s formula for a clear…

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August migration stats are out

In August, 205 132 travellers (arrivals, departures, and transits) passed through South Africa’s ports of entry/exit.They were made up of 66 892 South African residents and 138 240 foreign travellers. Foreign travellers made up 67 051 arrivals, 71 148 departures…

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JA Manafaru Maldives reopens following Covid-19 shutdown

All-inclusive resort JA Manafaru Maldives is officially reopening today.The five-star location has spent recent months focused on refurbishment while closed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.Work included a remodelling and upgrade of interiors, the introduction of a new bar and…

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Carnival extends United States suspension into 2021

Carnival Corporation has confirmed its North American cruise line brands will extend their existing pause in operations until the new year.The decision means the suspension of all Carnival cruise voyages between December 1st and December 31st.“Our highest responsibility and top…

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TUI River Cruises to put summer 2022 on sale next week

TUI River Cruises and Marella Cruises will put their summer 2022 programmes on sale from November 5th.TUI also confirmed one of its three ships, TUI Maya, will become all-inclusive as standard.Marella Cruises will have six additional itineraries available across three…

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Aviation slump drags Airbus into the red

European plane manufacturer Airbus as reported a loss of €641 million for the first nine months of the financial year, down from a profit of €3,593 million in 2019.A statement said the reversal mainly reflected reduced commercial aircraft deliveries and…

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