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AMADEUS River Cruises expands SA presence
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (192+ words) e TNW AMADEUS River Cruises expands SA presence AMADEUS River Cruises is strengthening its presence in the South African market through a new trade-focused representation arrangement involving Regal Escapes luxury cruise portfolio and Africa Trade Partners. Africa Trade Partners, a…...
MSC announces maiden voyage for World Asia
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (231+ words) e TNW MSC announces maiden voyage for World Asia MSC Cruises has announced that MSC World Asia, the cruise line's new flagship vessel, will embark on its inaugural sailing on December 4 from Barcelona. The ship's maiden voyage includes a seven-night…...
Celebrity adds loyalty milestones
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (165+ words) e TNW Celebrity adds loyalty milestones Celebrity Cruises has introduced new milestone rewards to its Captain's Club loyalty programme, adding benefits for frequent cruisers between the Elite Plus and Zenith tiers. The line has also added enhanced rewards for its…...
Air Tanzania to begin Moscow flights
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (253+ words) e TNW Air Tanzania to begin Moscow flights Air Tanzania will launch three weekly flights to Moscow from July 1. Flights will depart Dar es Salaam on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 23h30 and arrive in Moscow at 08h40 the following day. The…...
The new route to Europe
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (191+ words) Madrid-based carrier Air Europa is readying for its first flight from Madrid to Johannesburg on June 24. The carrier, a member of the Sky Team alliance for the past 20 years, will conduct thrice-weekly flights between the two cities. P'rez said the…...
US to cut Africa visa processing capacity
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (200+ words) e TNW US to cut Africa visa processing capacity The US State Department plans to reduce the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas. Consular sections outside the 20 hubs will remain open but offer limited services....
Carnival hit by data breach
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (169+ words) Carnival Corporation has notified passengers of a data breach that may have compromised personal information. The cruise company said its IT security team identified unauthorised activity on its systems on April 13. An investigation found that an unauthorised third party had…...
Rwand Air to resume DOH, DXB flights
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (193+ words) e TNW Rwand Air to resume DOH, DXB flights From June 29, Rwand Air will resume its normal flight schedule to Qatar and UAE, with six weekly flights to Doha and four weekly flights to Dubai. Flights to Doha will resume…...
NCL to open waterpark
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (153+ words) Norwegian Cruise Line will open its Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas on September 4. Guests will be able to purchase day passes to the waterpark or book private cabanas on the island for up to six…...
See what you missed at Thirsty's
1+ week, 1+ day ago (133+ words) e TNW See what you missed at Thirsty's Travel News hosted a vibrant Thirsty's networking evening at Hotel Sky on May 28. The travel trade gathered at the hotel's Galileo Piano Lounge for an evening of networking, lively conversation and great…...