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5-star international hotel brand coming to South Africa
The luxury hotel brand Park Hyatt will start operating in South Africa in November. The new 31-key luxury property will be based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, and is set to be the smallest Park Hyatt...
Dubai Airport to go passport-free with AI, biometrics
Facial-recognition cameras backed by artificial intelligence will replace all physical passport control stations and even smart gates at Dubai Airport, with travellers being repeatedly scanned and...
Exclusive MSC Privé Lounge introduced at Durban’s cruise terminal for 2024/25 season
MSC Cruises will enhance the embarkation experience aboard its popular ship, MSC Musica, with the introduction of the MSC Privé Lounge at Durban’s Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal this coming cruise...
Hong Kong axes arrivals cards
Visitors to Hong Kong will no longer need to fill out an arrivals card, with the country announcing this week that those little white slips of paper have now been scrapped as of Wednesday 16 October...
Etihad Airways to offer daily flights to Dusseldorf and Copenhagen from October 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announces an enhancement to its European network. From 1 October 2025, the airline will offer daily services to both Dusseldorf,...
Prague Joins Other EU Cities in Plans to Raise Tourist Tax
As several popular EU countries have recently raised their tourist taxes to address issues like over-tourism and inflation, Prague is the latest to follow a similar decision, with Prague 1 district...
Germany Proposes Social Media Checks for Schengen Visa Applicants
German authorities recommend using social media to assess Schengen visa applicants and prevent fraud. The proposal involves gathering publicly available information to create risk profiles and...
Flying on empty: Sars addresses jet fuel controversy
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) noted that it will engage with representatives in the SA fuel industry to avert a crisis if there is a shortage of jet fuel (also known as kerosene). The...
Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways has entered into an agreement to purchase a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from owner Bain Capital for an undisclosed amount. The investment, should it meet the approval of Australian...