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Greece to Introduce €20 Fee for Cruise Ship Tourists to Santorini & Mykonos
Greece is set to introduce a €20 fee for tourists arriving on cruise ships to its famous islands of Santorini and Mykonos. According to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, this new charge is a...
Zanzibar demands R800 travel insurance fee – no matter how good your insurance already is
From 1 October, all foreign visitors to Zanzibar will be required to pay the equivalent of about R800 for new, mandatory insurance, no matter how good their travel insurance is. It also doesn't...
US government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs
The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles...
Rome wants to charge tourists to visit the Trevi Fountain – here’s why
Rome is looking at ways to curb overtourism and a ‘lack of respect’ for one of the most famous bucket list destinations in the city. Rome could soon launch a ticketing system to enter one of its...
Emirates launches inaugural flights to Antananarivo
Emirates has inaugurated its first flight to Antananarivo, Madagascar, marking the airline’s fifth destination in the Indian Ocean. The new four-weekly service, which operates via the Seychelles,...
Oceania Cruises Includes Gratuities For All Guests
Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled Your World Included™, its new brand value promise that features an updated selection of...
Club Med South Africa’s first resort set to open in July 2026
Construction of Club Med South Africa's first resort is progressing on schedule, with an anticipated opening in July 2026. The new destination will offer a blend of beachside relaxation and safari...
FlySafair launching new international flight next month
Low-cost airline FlySafair has a new flight between Cape Town and Windhoek, Namibia. The flights will be the airline’s first regional route out of Cape Town, with flights starting on 22 October...
New airport for Cape Town to offer local and international flights
The Cape Winelands Airport is expected to start offering local and international flights in 2027, promising state-of-the-art facilities and first-class service. It is located on a 150-hectare site...