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in Europe

Aida Cruises delays return until November

Germany-based Aida Cruises has confirmed it now hopes to offer trips from November as the line seeks to return from a Covid-19 enforced suspension of operations.Due to the pandemic, conditions are currently appropriate in a number of European countries neighbouring…

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in Asia

Emirates and flydubai renew codeshare partnership

Emirates and flydubai customers can now access a wider range of travel options around the world.Following the progressive resumption of passenger flights to global destinations, the two Dubai-based airlines have revived their strategic partnership to offer customers increased connectivity.Emirates customers…

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in Africa

SANParks comes back after crash

South African National Parks (SANParks) has reopened its head office reservation call centre in Pretoria and repaired technical issues that occurred on the online booking system, according to a press release.The website and online payments system crashed over the past…

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in Oceania

GO NZ: Where and how to visit New Zealand’s wetlands

We all have our favourite bushwalk, mountain hike, or beach, but New Zealand’s wetlands haven’t been so easy to visit.Things are changing though, and the spotlight is being turned on our squishy sites, with an increasing number of boardwalks, bird…

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in North America

Alaska Airlines eliminates change fees

Alaska Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to eliminate change fees long-term.But unlike competitors United, Delta and American, Alaska is getting rid of its $125 fee for all international flights as well as on its domestic network.As with those carriers,…

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in News

A unique perspective on photographic safaris

Makumu Private Game Lodge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve has introduced its new subterranean photographic bunker.Unique to the safari scene in the Greater Kruger region, the underground bunker offers Makumu guests the opportunity to photograph, at ground level, wildlife…

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in Europe

Norwegian continues to battle Covid-19 fallout

Norwegian has reported a net loss of NOK5.3 billion (£450 million) for the first half of financial 2020.With the Covid-19 pandemic taking a huge toll on the airline, passenger numbers fell 71 per cent to 5.3 million during the first…

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in Asia

Rixos invites Israeli guests to the United Arab Emirates

Following a recent diplomatic agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Rixos Hotels will offer its luxurious vacation packages to Israeli travel agencies.The agreement is the first in the tourism industry that welcomes Israeli tourists to the luxurious Turkish-inspired…

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in Africa

Mother City grabs domestic market’s attention

Cape Town is to launch a self-drive campaign to attract domestic tourists, as well as a series of videos showcasing the budget-friendly side of the destination.With domestic tourism now open across South Africa, Cape Town is competing with other major…

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