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US suspends visa bonds for FIFA
20+ hour, 35+ min ago (361+ words) e TNW US suspends visa bonds for FIFA The US government has announced that it will waive visa bonds for FIFA World Cup ticket holders. The US State Department said it would waive visa bonds for eligible World Cup fans…...
Oceania unveils holiday voyages
20+ hour, 50+ min ago (316+ words) e TNW Oceania unveils holiday voyages Oceania Cruises has unveiled holiday voyages across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas during the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons. With voyages ranging from one week to nearly 40 days, guests can enjoy live holiday music and performances,…...
Monday Smile: Wild macaws return to Brazilian forest
21+ hour ago (137+ words) Red and green macaws are breeding in the wild in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region for the first time in 200 years. The red and green macaw used to be abundant throughout Brazil's forests, but deforestation and illegal capture for pet trade…...
Travelinfo's Treasure Hunt is now live!
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (106+ words) Today's Travelinfo Treasure Hunt with LIFT is now live in the Treasure Hunt section within the Agents Only area of Travelinfo. Today's prize R5 000 LIFT wallet To participate, agents must be registered Travelinfo users and complete the entry form on the…...
Air travel round-up: QR resumes Helsinki and Tokyo flights
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (117+ words) In July, Qatar Airways will resume its scheduled services to Helsinki, Finland, and Tokyo, Japan. Four weekly flights will operate to Helsinki from July 15, increasing to seven from August 1." From July 15, departing every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: From August…...
Air Tanzania eyes direct UK flights
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (135+ words) e TNW Air Tanzania eyes direct UK flights Air Tanzania has outlined plans to launch direct flights between the UK and Tanzania from July 2027 according to the African Travel & Tourism Association. This follows discussions between the airline and Tanzania's High…...
LIFT acquires new aircraft
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (133+ words) e TNW LIFT acquires new aircraft LIFT is expanding its fleet with four newer Airbus A320ceo aircraft as it explores new domestic and regional opportunities. The aircraft form part of the Global Airways fleet and will be used for both the…...
Exclusivity protects vulnerable destinations
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (542+ words) Antarctica and the Southern Ocean islands are on the bucket lists of many travellers now that they have been made accessible to over 100 000 travellers a year on expedition cruising. However, the recent hantavirus outbreak, resulting in multiple deaths and a…...
Social media app adds booking service
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (196+ words) e TNW Social media app adds booking service Social media platform, Tik Tok has partnered with OTAs, adding a new in-app travel booking service for users to discover and book services directly on Tik Tok. Currently only available in the…...
3, 2, 1" Travelinfo redesign launched
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (319+ words) Travelinfo has launched its newly redesigned platform, introducing an upgraded experience aimed at making supplier information easier for South African travel agents to access, navigate and use." Linda van der Pol, Sales Director at Travelinfo, who has been involved with…...