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Maldives opens new terminal at Velana International Airport
The Maldives has inaugurated a $585 million passenger terminal at Velana International Airport (MLE), expanding annual capacity to 7.5 million passengers, more than triple its previous limit. Opened...
European hotels to sue Booking.com over unfair practices
A large number of hotels across Europe are preparing to file lawsuits against the online travel agency Booking.com, accusing the platform of unfair and abusive business practices. The move follows...
Emirates bans inflight use of power banks from October 2025
Effective from 1 October 2025, Emirates will prohibit the use of all power banks onboard its flights, citing enhanced safety measures following a comprehensive risk review. While passengers may...
New Airbus A350 Flight: Emirates Scales Up London Service With 12 Daily Operations
Emirates has revealed plans to increase its presence in London to 12 flights a day next year with the addition of a fourth daily service to and from the city's Gatwick Airport (LGW). While the bulk...
New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit four of its most famous natural attractions
New Zealand is planning to introduce entry fees for foreign tourists at four of its most popular natural attractions. The measure aims to generate funding for conservation projects while boosting...
US demands up to $15,000 visa bond for tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi
Tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi must pay a deposit of up to $15,000 when seeking a US visa, the State Department has announced, in a move likened to a visa ban for the African...
New R80 billion developments coming to South Africa’s millionaire coast
EThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele says the metro is expected to see four or five new developments worth about R80 billion launch over the next few years, with the city itself spending over R20...
Lyft to deploy driverless vehicles in the UK and Germany from 2026
Ride-sharing platform Lyft plans to deploy autonomous vehicles in Germany and the UK next year, pending regulatory approval. The North American company has partnered with Chinese AI firm Baidu to...
What South African travellers need to know about the EU’s new biometric border control
From October 12, 2025, the European Union will begin rolling out its long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing traditional passport stamps with biometric checks. This means that every non-EU...