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From tomorrow (3 May), passengers and cabin crew onboard Brussels Airlines flights will no longer have to wear a face mask on board. This is reported by the airline itself. “The aircraft has always been a place with very low risk of contamination thanks to the advanced air filter systems. Now that the mouth mask is gone, we are taking another st… read more
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- days usually warm, sometimes hot
- generally wind free
- cold evenings
- rarely rain falls
Temperatures:
- between 9°C - 26°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
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Silversea Cruises has announced additional design details for its new cruise ship Silver Nova, the first in a new class of at least two ships.
Silver Nova will feature what the cruise line calls a “revolutionary asymmetrical design”, with a forward-facing pool area on the bow and a panoramic sky bar at the stern.
The ship will… read more
The name of an MSC cruise ship sailing from Cape Town in 2024 as part of its World Cruise has caused a stir on Twitter in South Africa due to its name.
MSC Poesia will cruise from Cape Town in 2024, as part of a longer 121-day World Cruise, but her name bears unfortunate similarity to an Afrikaans obscenity.
South Afric… read more
PLAYERS in the tourism industry have welcomed the ongoing airports rehabilitation programme by the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) saying this will complement efforts to grow the tourism sector to a US$3 billion industry by 2023, through improved connectivity across domestic destinations.
This comes after growing calls for t… read more
The Turkish cruise company Ay Cruise is planning to launch new cruise itineraries from Istanbul in Turkey to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, so that passengers can undertake the Umrah pilgrimage by ship.
The new Istanbul-Jeddah cruise itineraries will be launched in 2023, providing greater access to Istanbul for cruise passengers in the Muslim Wor… read more
As Ghana’s tourism lingo switches from “historical enslaved-heritage” to include such experience parlance as “snorkeling, hot air ballooning & paragliding”, alongside the major ‘Year of Return’ campaign that stimulated the capital Accra into becoming West Africa’s new travel salon, the country is expected to unite with the rest of the contin… read more
Blogs are still a popular content marketing trend in 2022 and with their increasingly visual and entertaining content, it’s hardly surprising. As restrictions ease, many of us are starting to look forward to travel possibilities and adventures again in the near future. This article suggests why you should read travel blogs, considers the differe… read more
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has chosen the Kingdom of Morocco to host the UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail in 2023, reflecting its position in the high-speed rail domain in Africa and the Middle East.
The 11th edition of the Congress, to be held from 7 to 10 March 2023 at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh, Moroc… read more
As part of its ongoing 50th Birthday celebration, Carnival Cruise Line is introducing The Golden Jubilee, which will celebrate the 50-year history of America’s cruise line, on its newest ship Carnival Celebration, debuting this November. The new bar and lounge will be part of the ship’s final, to-be-announced zone, and will highlight Carn… read more
Face masks no longer required on Brussels Airlines flights from 3 May
Kruger National Park Calendar - June
Silversea reveals forward facing pool and panoramic bar aboard Silver Nova
South Africans have fun with name of cruise ship sailing from Cape Town
Domestic Airports Rehab Forecast to Boost Tourism
Turkish cruise company plans to launch Umrah pilgrimage itineraries
Africa prepares for a continental meet up at Travel Indaba
Morocco chosen to host the next UIC world congress on high-speed rail
Carnival Cruise Line reveals new Carnival Celebration venue highlighting 50 years of fun
