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Zimbabwe: Tourism Sector eyes Middle East markets
Zimbabwe tourism players are set for a crunch meeting with the Middle East market in Dubai from 5 to 6 March 2020 during the ongoing 2020 Dubai Expo to create synergies that will see local markets and products penetrating the Middle East.
Over 40 delegates drawn from over 25 tou… read more
Carnival Corporation and others latest to drop Ukraine and Russia cruises
Several Carnival Corporation brands and the boutique cruise line Windstar are among the latest to drop cruise calls in Ukraine and Russia due to the ongoing war between the two countries. The conflict erupted on Thursday when Russia invaded Ukraine, provoking widespread and unprecedented condemnation from the international community, with… read more
European Union closes its airspace to Russian aircraft
Statement by President von der Leyen on further measures to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine rages on, and Ukrainians fight bravely for their country, the European Union steps up once more its support for Ukraine and the sanctions against the aggressor – Putin’s Russia.
For the first time ever, the Eur… read more
Oceania reveals 2024 South African grand voyage and World Cruise
Oceania Cruises has announced a 79-night grand voyage from Papeete, French Polynesia, to Cape Town, South Africa for 2024. The voyage aboard Nautica departs the French Polynesian capital on February 19th, 2024 and will visit 15 countries and include various exotic, rare and UNESCO attractions.
Highlights of the voyage will include t… read more
Botswana increases entrance fees to its National Parks and Game Reserves
Following the amendment of the National Parks and Reserves Regulations, Botswana's Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conse… read more
Travelport and Qatar Airways deepen relationship with comprehensive agreement encompassing content
Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels worldwide, and Qatar Airways, one of the world’s leading global airlines, announced a comprehensive new long-term distribution agreement which will underpin the airline’s omni-channel, advanced retailing strategy. Th… read more
Carnival Cruise Line gives first look at Carnival Celebration
In conjunction with the kickoff of the company’s 50th birthday festivities, Carnival Cruise Line is giving guests a first look at Carnival Celebration, sister ship to the incredibly popular Mardi Gras, that will debut in Miami this November, revealing details on four of its six zones including Celebration Central.
On a Carniv… read more
Embraer & Air Peace sign services agreement for E-Jets E2s fleet
EMBRAER has announced, during the MRO Middle East, in Dubai, that it has signed a comprehensive long-term services agreement with Air Peace, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline, to support the airline’s E195-E2 and ERJ fleet.
The contract includes access to the Pool Program, which includes component exchanges and repair servic… read more
Peakwork launches direct NDC connectivity to Emirates
Peakwork announced that the connection to Emirate’s NDC API is now live. Tour operators and distributors in the Peakwork partner network can instantly access the live NDC portfolio in addition to high performing cache data.
Emirates is a long standing Peakwork partner, as one of the first airline partners to join the Peakwork… read more
Sea Cloud Cruises strengthens precaution for a relaxed vacation
Sea Cloud Cruises is strengthening their health protection measures on board its three tall ships due to the wide spread Omicron variant.
For the upcoming start of the Mediterranean season in April, the shipping company has added proof of booster vaccination to its requirements for passengers and crew. Last year, the company … read more
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