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The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reports that the U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibitions industry improved significantly in the fourth quarter of 2021 from the previous seven quarters. Cancellation rates for physical in-person events dropped to 12.5% from 91.3% in the first quarter, 66.2% in the second quarte… read more
Emirates has confirmed that it will be commencing daily services to Tel Aviv from 23 June 2022. Emirates will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route, featuring eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class.
Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer,… read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has proved its No tolerance for extortion with the ban of two Immigration Officers from operating in all airports in the country.
The two officers attached to Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, names withheld were investigated for an alleged extortion of the sum of e… read more
Carnival Cruise Line has marked the steel cutting for its new ship Carnival Jubilee at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenberg, Germany. Representatives of Carnival Cruise Line and Meyer Werft attended the event, which marks the first significant milestone in Carnival Jubilee’s construction.
The maritime tradition w… read more
Travellers bound for 16 countries to breeze through check-in after lifting of travel restrictions
More than 700,000 passengers are expected to depart from DXB’s Emirates Terminal 3 over the course of the next two weekends, as travellers head off for their spring break holidays.
With the lifting COVID-19 related travel restrictions in… read more
Valiant Lady has finally entered service for Virgin Voyages, eight months after she was delivered, with a 3-night cruise from Portsmouth.
Although Valiant Lady was delivered in 2021, she has not yet been able to sail her maiden passenger voyage for Virgin Voyages due to operational delays created by the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbs… read more
From next Friday, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will add a fuel surcharge on long-haul tickets due to the strong price increase of oil. Sister company Air France will also forward the extra cost to its passengers. During the latest press of Brussels Airlines, CEO Peter Gerber said to Aviation24.be that the Lufthansa Group hedged fuel contracts… read more
Botswana has amended entry requirements for travellers. Due to discordant periods for taking Covid-19 booster shots between … read more
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) welcomes Condor Airline’s intent to operate direct flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg, says Charles Shilowa, ACSA Group Executive: Strategy and Sustainability. Condor, a German-based leisure airline will launch two weekly flights between Frankfurt International Airport in Hessen, Germany, an… read more
Norwegian Prima, the first of Norwegian Cruise Line ‘s new Prima-class cruise ships, will be christened by popstar Katy Perry in August, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Katy Perry will be godmother to Norwegian Prima, in addition to performing at the christening ceremony.
The naming ceremony will take place i… read more
Positive signs: B2B exhibition industry improved further in Q4 2021
Emirates sets 23 June date for Tel Aviv launch
Extortion: FAAN bars two NIS officers from operating in all Nigerian airports
Valiant Lady becomes second Virgin Voyages ship to enter service
KLM / Air France to raise ticket price amid rising fuel prices; Lufthansa Group closely follows mark
Botswana has amended entry requirements for travellers
Airports Company South Africa welcomes new direct flight from Frankfurt
Norwegian Prima to be christened by popstar Katy Perry
