Veteran luxury cruise executive Jack Anderson has been named interim president and CEO of Crystal Cruises, effective Oct. 2.Anderson is taking over for Tom Wolber, who Crystal said is stepping down at…
Lufthansa – first into SA!
Lufthansa was the first international airline to resume scheduled services from Europe to South Africa with the warmly welcomed arrival of LH 572 at OR Tambo at 08h30 on October 1, the day borders ope…
AHIC 2020: Aleph Hospitality to enter Dubai market
United Arab Emirates-based independent hotel management company Aleph Hospitality has announced its entry into the Middle East market with the signing of its first hotel in Dubai.The new was confirmed…
Mantis goes global with its eco-model
Mantis has announced plans to expand its environmentally conscious approach globally.The group sees the emergence of a new type of travel driven by environmentally conscious travellers who care deeply…
Señor Pico to bring Mexican flavours to Palm Jumeirah
A brand-new Mexican restaurant is looking to shake up the culinary scene in Dubai from its location on the Palm Jumeirah.Palm West Beach now has a new addition – Señor Pico.Described as a…
GO NZ: The 65 travel goals every Kiwi should have ticked off their list
You might have stood at Cape Reinga watching the point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea, but have you visited the southernmost point of the North Island?Have you seen the sunrise on an Eas…
An unusual dynamic is on display as cruise lines send plans to the CDC
Relationships are central to the cruise industry, and in most instances, it’s the cruise lines that hold the status of senior partner. Whether with vendors, ports or retailers, the lines have &m…
New charter operation takes off
Pro Jet Africa has initiated private charters across South Africa and also has plans to fly intra-continentally when borders open.Nik Lloyd-Roberts, Commercial Manager and pilot at Pro Jet Africa, say…
New hope? Rapid antigen tests to secure more confidence in flying
COVID-19 tests are now demanded by all as an alternative to quarantine regulations. However, the current elaborate test procedures are not satisfactory. Now the aviation industry is pinning its hopes …
Is it safe to visit South Korea now?
South Korea has been consistently lauded by the international community for its handling of the coronavirus. Their infection and death rates are all the more impressive considering the country’s…