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Emirates returns with Loyalty programme
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced the return of its annual charity drive “Thanks a Million.”The company is offering three lucky winners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a chance to win a share of 1 Million Skywards Miles at the world’s richest race day, Dubai World Cup.
A… read more
Royal Air Maroc inaugurates service to Israel, codeshare with El Al
In December 2020, Morocco and Israel strengthened their diplomatic relations. As part of this rapprochement, the airlines of both countries have since been allowed to connect the two territories. After several postponements due to the pandemic, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has finally entered the Israeli sky.
From now on, RAM will of… read more
Emerald Azzurra cruising super-yacht sets sail on maiden voyage in Red Sea
The first super-yacht cruise ship for Emerald Cruises has departed Aqaba, Jordan on her maiden voyage. Emerald Azzurra’s inaugural cruise is an 8-day voyage through the Red Sea, calling at the Egyptian resort towns of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, as well as Eilat in Israel, before returning to Aqaba.
As part of the cruise, her… read more
The journey of gorilla conservation in Africa
The first scientist to study gorillas in the wild was Carl Akeley of American Museum of natural history. He journeyed to the Virungas where he collected (shot) the family group that now appears stuffed in the excellent habitat display in New York. Akeley became intrigued with gorillas and felt in love with their mountain habitat. In 1926, he ret… read more
Kenya needs neighbours for cruise tourism
In its hey days, cruise ships were a prominent feature at the port of Mombasa. With weekly cruise voyages plying the port, Zanzibar and Seychelles, Mombasa city was teeming with foreign tourists.
At the height of Somali Piracy starting 2005, the star of cruise tourism faded in Kenya. Before then, there would be more than 40 such ships call… read more
Will the 'Explore Uganda' Campaign revive Uganda's Tourism sector?
Uganda recently launched a new tourism destination brand-- Explore Uganda, the pearl of Africa, drawing upon the country's global reputation as one of the most endowed destinations and promising tourists an adventure of a lifetime.
The brand identity was unveiled recently by President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala, Uganda… read more
Holland America Line extends Worry-Free Promise book-by date to May 31 on cruises through September
As part of its “Worry-Free Promise,” Holland America Line is giving consumers the confidence to make travel plans through the summer with the extension of its Flexible Cancellation Plan book-by date to May 31, 2022. The cruise line previously expanded the eligibility to cruise departures through Sept. 30, 2022.
Under the Flexible Ca… read more
Africa Travel Week teams up with ”How Many Elephants” in anti-poaching drive
Africa Travel Week and How Many Elephants have collaborated for a charity online auction, and art lovers and fashionistas are in for a treat.
All proceeds from the auction will be used to contribute to anti-poaching efforts for the African elephant.
“Few people realise the magnitude of the elephant-poaching problem,” says How Ma… read more
Looking ahead: trends and forecasts for the hotel industry
As the hotel sector continues to ride the wave of uncertainty, 2022 looks to be the year that the industry begins to rebound.
Unsurprisingly, Covid-19 is still significantly impacting business travel and the hotel industry. Here are just some of the pandemic-induced changes to the industry that we expect to see.
Regional differences … read more
Carnival Cruise Line launches Verifly digital health wallet in all of its U.S. homeports
Carnival Cruise Line is making health screening simpler and quicker for guests. After a successful pilot of VeriFLY by Daon, a secure and free digital health app allowing vaccinated guests to easily submit pre-embarkation information, Carnival has launched the app fleetwide for all ships in all of its U.S. homeports, making Carnival the l… read more
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