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Preferred Hotels has a new shade — Beyond Green

Preferred Hotels has a new shade — Beyond GreenThe new brand collection debuts with 24 sustainably minded hotels, resorts and alternative lodging concepts.

Foreign pilgrims return to Islam's holiest site

Foreign pilgrims return to Islam's holiest siteRecently restarted Umrah pilgrimage proves popular with Indonesian pilgrims, while Malaysia is yet to give the green light to...

South Africa reopens to all travellers

South Africa reopens to all travellersThe country will admit all foreign visitors as long as they produce negative Covid-19 test results.

Korean Air to acquire South Korea rival Asiana

Korean Air to acquire South Korea rival AsianaThe US$1.6 billion deal could propel Korean to world's largest airlines list when the merger is complete.

Is Norway's new passport the most stylish in the world?

Is Norway's new passport the most stylish in the world?Catching up on the week’s news from around the globe.

Travel stocks shoot up on Pfizer vaccine news

Travel stocks shoot up on Pfizer vaccine newsPublicly listed travel companies posted massive gains on their stock prices on Monday this week.

What Joe Biden's win means for the travel industry

What Joe Biden's win means for the travel industryCan the new American president save the devastated travel sector? A look at the future of the industry under a Biden...

Viking touts 'first PCR lab at sea'

Viking touts 'first PCR lab at sea'The cruise line says its shipboard lab can test pax and crew for Covid daily.

No-sail order lifted for cruise ships in U.S.

No-sail order lifted for cruise ships in U.S.Phased return of cruises starting 1 November, with new protocols such as mandatory testing, capacity restrictions and simulated...

Very Nice: Now Kazakhstan loves Borat (well, almost)

Very Nice: Now Kazakhstan loves Borat (well, almost)Kazakh Tourism embraces Borat sequel by adopting the character's catchphrase as its official new slogan.