Walls covered in colourful graffiti by internationally acclaimed street artists, furniture from the local souk and even a tuk-tuk from India.Walk into Soul Street at Five Jumeirah Beach and feel the b…
US Travel Association critical of European ban
The United States Travel Association has reacted angrily to suggestions American holidaymakers will be barred from Europe as the region reopens to tourism.Reports indicate the European Union is ready …
Virgin Voyages increases commission to 16%
Virgin Voyages has increased its base commission to 16% indefinitely, which the new cruise brand said is part of its commitment to help travel advisors navigate the Covid crisis.Virgin said that no po…
On the Beach remains optimistic despite first-half loss
On the Beach recorded a first-half loss of £34 million in the six months to the end of March, compared to a profit of £12 million for the same period last year.The reversal in fortunes was…
airBaltic to relaunch London services this week
airBaltic plans to resume direct flights from Riga to London tomorrow and from Tallinn to London on July 4th.In addition, the airline will launch new direct flights from Vilnius to London on Wednesday…
Dubai unveils new tourism guidelines ahead of reopening
Dubai has unveiled plans to reopen its borders to tourists from July 7th.The city hopes to welcome travellers from around the world while guaranteeing their safety under the guidance of the World Heal…
Still no clarity for tourist guides
Despite tourist guides being allowed to resume operations – as announced on May 30 by Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane – there is still no clarity as to what services they can…
American to cut summer 2021 capacity by a quarter
American Airlines will adjust its long-haul international schedule for winter through summer next year in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.In an effort to match low demand resulting from the coronavi…
Europe opens to New Zealand tourists, MFAT says it’s a ‘no go’
On Tuesday, New Zealand was listed among 15 “safe” countries named by the EU whose citizens would be permitted to visit the shared travel area.New Zealand, Algeria, Australia, Canada, Geor…
Europe’s ban heaps more troubles on U.S. travel industry
The European Union’s decision Tuesday to continue its pandemic-related ban on American travelers dealt yet another blow to the beleaguered travel industry while underscoring the continued unpred…