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China announces 15-day visa-free stay in select provinces for cruise travelers to boost tourism
Travelers entering China via international cruises can stay in select provinces in the country for up to 15 days without a visa, the government said Wednesday, as Beijing attempts to boost its...
Emirates returns to Nigeria from 1 October
Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to,...
Qatar Airways to reveal investment in Southern African airline ‘within weeks’
The CEO of Doha-based Qatar Airways, Badr Al Meer, has revealed that the carrier is within “two or three weeks” of finalizing a major equity investment in an airline “in the southern part of...
Luxury Cape Town hotel reopens under Fairmont management
Cape Grace hotel on Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront has reopened following a nine-month renovation project led by interior and architecture firm 1508 London. The property originally opened in 1996,...
IATA to test modern messaging system that should reduce baggage mishandling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is setting up a pilot test for a modern messaging system that should improve communication between airports and airline and lead to a reduction in...
Virgin Limited Edition Announces New Property in Kenya
Renowned for having some of the most spectacular properties across the globe, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition today announces the addition of the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury...
Gulf countries to soon implement Schengen-style visa
The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are aiming to implement a unified tourist visa, similar to that of the Schengen bloc, by the end of the year, the chairman of the Sharjah Commerce...
Emirates to resume Edinburgh flights with new A350 aircraft
Emirates has announced the initial destinations which will be served by the carrier’s forthcoming A350 aircraft, including the return of flights to Edinburgh. Emirates’ fleet currently consists of...
King Shaka International Airport facilitating Hajj Pilgrimage
King Shaka International Airport will be facilitating the Hajj Pilgrimage from 10 May - 16 July, 2024. During this period, the airport is expected to experience a significant increase in passenger...