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Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new interline partnership, codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe. The collaboration will enhance connectivity giving guests access to destinations currently flown by both airlines, on a single ticketing system. The agreement was signed in Harare on 7 July

Norwegian coastal cruise operator Havila Voyages is reporting strong demand from British travellers with UK sales for this summer up 16%, and capacity now limited on some high season dates. The company believes that news reports citing lengthy passport queues at southern Europe airports following the introduction of the new EES system is sending last

Atlas Ocean Voyages is expanding its Fly the Drake Expeditions, giving travelers more opportunities to experience Antarctica while spending less time crossing the Drake Passage and more time exploring one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Responding to strong demand, the luxury expedition cruise line is expanding its 2027-2028 Antarctica season with six departures across

Travelers don’t have to wait until November for Black Friday-worthy savings. This summer, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort brands for adults and families, are bringing one of retail’s biggest shopping events to the Caribbean with the return of their annual “Black Friday in July” Sale.

Lopesan Hotel Group has officially welcomed its first guests to its three new resorts in Punta Cana: Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort Spa & Casino, Lopesan Serenity Bay Spa & Casino, and Lopesan Splash Cove Spa & Casino. The simultaneous debut marks the company’s largest Caribbean expansion to date, representing an investment of more than $350

Saudi has announced the launch of Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to Saudi by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings. The launch is currently underway through qualified travel and tourism service providers across selected international markets ahead of a broader rollout.

Fushifaru Maldives believes that luxury begins with one simple act: taking off your shoes. Born from a natural sandbank in the heart of Lhaviyani Atoll, the boutique island resort is home to some of the softest, most powder-like sand in the Maldives, inviting guests to embrace the timeless pleasure of barefoot island living from the

Alipay Expands AI Agent-powered Services to Offline Businesses, including SMEs By connecting AI agent “Xiaoyu” to Alipay Tap! devices, Alipay helps merchants enhance their digital operations and expands AI agent-powered services to more offline businesses. Since its launch two years ago, Alipay Tap!, a contactless payment and customer engagement solution, has served 400 million users

Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of beachfront resort Six Senses AMAALA, which will welcome its first guests mid-July. The launch represents an exciting next step in the AMAALA destination’s journey, as it continues to come to life and welcome guests to enjoy unrivaled wellness experiences set against a

Air Canada announced today that Anko Van der Werff will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, by the end of January 2027. Mr. Van der Werff, currently President and Chief Executive Officer at Scandinavian Airlines, succeeds Michael Rousseau, who previously announced his retirement after 19 years with