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Vaccines promising, but temper your enthusiasm

Vaccines promising, but temper your enthusiasmReality check: travel medical experts caution against taking data of vaccine manufacturers at face value.

Here comes a new lifestyle powerhouse

Here comes a new lifestyle powerhouseAccor shelves out US$300 million to start lifestyle venture with boutique hospitality group Ennismore.

New era of flying vaccines to the masses is coming

New era of flying vaccines to the masses is comingCovid vaccines are almost here. Are airlines ready to transport them?

Europe lines kept calm and sailed on

Europe lines kept calm and sailed onCovid cases on ships remained cases, not outbreaks, says Royal Caribbean's Richard Fain.

Ho, ho, ho! Santa's playing messenger this Christmas

Ho, ho, ho! Santa's playing messenger this ChristmasOn behalf of Visit Finland, he's making a list and checking it twice.

Agent focus with Norwegian's double promo

Agent focus with Norwegian's double promoCruise line launches dual programmes to support travel agents in getting future bookings.

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.