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Airbnb to pull all listings in mainland China amid prolonged lockdowns, harsh Covid-zero policy
Airbnb is closing its domestic business in China amid the country's harsh Covid-19 restrictions, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. According to CNBC's...
Maldives to establish embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Efforts are underway to establish a Maldivian embassy in Pretoria, South Africa. The Maldives government made the announcement following a ceremony held at the President's Office during which the...
Israel entry rules: COVID testing and quarantine scrapped for arrivals
Israel will drop all Covid-19 entry rules from Saturday (May 21). Travellers will be able visit the Middle Eastern country without showing proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result....
Refurbished Hilton London Heathrow Airport ready for T4 reopening
Hilton London Heathrow Airport is gearing up to showcase to travellers the result of its multi-million pound refurbishment, when Terminal 4 finally reopens its doors on 14 June 14. While the...
Richard Branson used a visit to Cape Town to announce the return of direct Virgin flights
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson used a visit to Cape Town to announce the resumption of Virgin Atlantic's seasonal direct flights to the city - after a seven-year hiatus. Before the announcement,...
South Africans flying to the Netherlands won’t be forced to wear a mask – but will on their return
Dutch airline KLM is the latest to drop its face mask mandate, allowing passengers from South Africa and other parts of the world the option to mask up when flying to the Netherlands. The same isn't...
Airlines blast Heathrow’s fee-hikes
Airlines using Heathrow have reacted sharply to Heathrow Airport’s proposed inflation-busting airport fee increases while the airline industry is still reeling from two years of decimation due to...
The longest glass-bottom bridge in the world has opened to tourists – but would you dare?
A huge glass bridge claiming to be the longest in the world has opened 0- but it’s only for the brave. Vietnam’s Bach Long pedestrian bridge – whose name translates to “white dragon” — is 632m...
Iata backs mask-free air travel
IATA has welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing the recommendation for masks in-flight. EASA’s updated Aviation Health Safety Protocol, published May 11,...