Tourism’s value chain is far greater than many policymakers realise and its potential to reignite South Africa’s economy cannot be underestimated, according to Thembi Kunene-Msimang, spokesperson of the #IAmTourism lobby group.She pointed to PWC’s Public and Private Growth Initiative report…
Princess Cruises announced on Tuesday that it is cancelling sailings in early 2021 “due to limitations with border and port access.” The company also cited the “uncertainty of airline travel” as a reason for the cancellations, which will impact 29…
Looking for a Kiwi backyard break with a difference? How about Antarctica?While the pandemic has forced New Zealanders to forgo international travel, Heritage Expeditions wants to bring attention to the country’s most exotic claims.New Zealand’s only domestic ocean cruise line…
United Airlines has announced plans to expand its global route network with new non-stop service to Africa, India and Hawaii.Starting this December, the US-based airline will fly daily between Chicago and New Delhi, capital of India.From the spring, United will…
Oman Air will return to scheduled service on October 1st, offering flights to 16 cities in 12 countries.The airline will connect Muscat with London, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Cairo, Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Dubai, Doha, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Lahore…
Eurostar is launching a new booking platform for business travellers.In a first for rail operator, the new portal has been designed with business travel in mind, offering organisations of any size a seamless start to their travel experience with all…
Organisers of World Expo 2020 Dubai have hosted a four-day online meeting to progress plans for the rescheduled mega-event.Participants remain “fully engaged” in the delivery of the show, officials concluded.The event, held virtually, was the fifth international participants meeting and…
The Zimbabwe Cabinet yesterday approved the opening of Zimbabwe’s airports for domestic traffic from tomorrow, September 10, and for international travel on October 1, according to the official Facebook page of the Zimbabwe Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services.The…
Costa Cruises resumed sailing in Italy but also took the step of canceling its 2020-21 season in South America. All South America cruises from November 2020 to April 2021 were canceled by the Costa Fascinosa, Costa Luminosa, and Costa Pacifica.Costa…
Delta and Virgin Australia have suspended their joint venture partnership.Australia’s regulatory authorization for the joint venture arrangement expired Tuesday after the carriers did not seek to renew it.The airlines made the move as Virgin Australia is working its way through…
