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Almost two-thirds of international travellers are ready to travel immediately after the lifting of international travel restrictions or within a year thereafter, a South African Tourism (SA Tourism) survey on international travel has revealed.
The report follows an international tourist behaviour survey, which gives insight into consumer t… read more
African largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines will be resuming flights to Windhoek, Kuwait and New York (John F. Kennedy) with more flights to halted destinations, depending on government policies and travel measures of the respective countries.
According to logupdateafrica.com, Ethiopian Airlines group CEO, Tewolde Gebre Maria… read more
At Munich Airport, passengers have the opportunity to get tested for a possible infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The tests, which must be paid for, are provided by MediCare, a subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH, at the airport’s medical centre (Terminal 1, area E).
Anyone interested in taking a test must call the airport… read more
Comair, a franchise partner of British Airways, BRP granted an extension. Image: Comair
“We’ve been clear from the outset that for this business rescue to succeed, funding will be required. We’ve made significant progress exploring an expression of interest and now the investor group needs to consider the legal complexities. It can … read more
Turkish Airlines in the last few days further adjusted planned operation for July 2020, as the airline modifies Inter-continental/long-haul operation. As of 1000GMT 30JUN20, planned July operation as follows.
Various travel restrictions will impact the airline’s planning, as well as passenger traffic rights.… read more
The Board of the Middle East and North Africa Leisure Attractions Council (MENALAC), which represents the Middle East’s growing leisure attractions sector, has appointed Rosa Tahmaseb as its new Secretary-General, effective June 2020.
According to MENALAC, Tahmaseb, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience brings with he… read more
Somalia citizens wishing to travel to the European Union will have to wait longer after Europe opens its external borders later this week. Somalia has not been listed among countries whose citizens can be given Schengen visas in the interim.
This is after the European Union countries failed to agree on a common list of the countries… read more
From July 1, Emirates‘ premium customers will have access to the airline’s signature Chauffeur Drive Service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub following a full health and safety review.
To start, Emirates will open one lounge in Terminal 3 Concourse B, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to serve First Class, Bus… read more
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced a series of festival campaigns including Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Eid Al Adha and Back to School (BTS).
DSS will soon begin its 23rd edition, starting on July 9 until August 29, 2020, inviting residents and visitors to rediscover the excitement and joy of summ… read more
Rixos Hotels Egyp t has reopened its properties, after receiving the ‘safety certification’ from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
Rixos Premium Seagate and Rixos El Alamein will be opening their doors to the public on July 1, and Rixos Sharm El Sheikh is set to reopen on August 1.
The three hotels rolled out preventati… read more