Saint Lucia will proceed with with caution in a phased re-opening programme.The news comes as the as the summer season draws to an end on the Caribbean island, and attention shifts to winter sun long-…
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IATA implores passengers to wear face masks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travellers to wear a face covering during a journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during the Covid-19 pandemic.Wearin…
Virgin Atlantic to offer free Covid-19 insurance
Virgin Atlantic has introduced free Covid-19 insurance cover on all new and existing bookings.The policy, which applies automatically to all flights booked with the carrier, is designed to complement …
No return for Marella Cruises until November
Marella Cruises has extended a pause in operations until November 15th at the earliest.The line, the third largest in the UK, said the on-going uncertainty around travel restrictions promoted the deci…
Greif to lead the Langham, London
The Langham, London has welcomed Doris Greif to the role of managing director.She will also take up position as regional vice president of operations, Europe & Middle East, for Langham Hospitality…
Tourism growth in East Africa slow to pick up
Despite having their international borders open for weeks, East African countries such as Tanzania and Rwanda are still seeing slow growth in tourist numbers.This may be due to South Africa’s bo…
Youth tourism allies with events and arts industries
Non-profit organisation Youth Tourism South Africa (YTSA) has formed alliances with the events and art industries in the push for tourism recovery post-COVID.YTSA was formed last year after the founde…
LAM flies Lisbon-Maputo
LAM Mozambique Airlines will fly between Lisbon and Maputo once a week from August 26, according to a press release.The flight from Lisbon to Maputo will depart on Tuesdays at 20h00, and the return fl…
Female rangers bloom in their field
August is Women’s Month in SA and the City of Cape Town has put a spotlight on two female rangers who work at the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve in Cape Town, outlining how they started from hu…
Cathay Pacific counts cost of Covid-19 downturn
Cathay Pacific has reported a loss of HK$9.9 billion (£1 billion) for the first half of the financial year as the Covid-19 crisis continues to decimate demand for global air travel.“The fi…