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Thursday, June 17, 2021

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Headline News

Dubai injects capital as Emirates posts huge Covid-year loss

Emirates, famously profitable until now, has slid to a US$5.5 billion loss for the year ending 31 March 2021, a pandemic-ravaged result that compares to US$288 million profit the previous year. It is the airline’s first annual loss in more than three decades. … Continue Reading

Royal Caribbean clarifies COVID-19 vaccine requirements and charges for testing

According to a report in Cruise Industry News, Royal Caribbean International’s President and CEO, Michael Bayley, has responded to what he called “different narratives” regarding the company’s cruise restart and policies when it comes to requiring guests and crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Bayley also addressed the fact that guests may need to pay for COVID-19 testing onboard select ships. … Continue Reading

Island Escape Cruises approval for more Kimberley cruises

New Zealand’s Island Escape Cruises has announced that it has received approval to operate two additional shorter nine-night Kimberley voyages.

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Proposed Travel Bubble Will Revive International Student Sector

A proposed travel bubble between Australia and Singapore will revive the international student industry.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison flagged his ambitions for the travel arrangement in his meeting with his Singaporean counterpart last night but has warned it could be “some time” away. … Continue Reading

Spain opens up with new rules.

According to a report in TTR Weekly, Spain began its summer tourism season this week by welcoming vaccinated tourists regardless of the last country they visited, with Turespana’s Singapore-based public relations manager, Chet Francisco – Ramos, providing details of the latest entry requirements to the travel trade in Southeast Asia earlier this week. … Continue Reading

Cruise News

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express’ Bestselling Follow the Lights journey, now with international flights included from Australia or New Zealand

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express’ bestselling escorted small group journey, Follow the Lights 2022/23 season is now available with return international flights from Australia or New Zealand, offering travellers a truly magical journey across Finland, Estonia and Norway. With Southbound or Northbound options available, travellers can depart for either a 15-day or 19-day voyage, both with front row seats to the sought after, Northern Lights as they dance across the night sky. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Viking continues successful restart and welcomes first U.S. guests back on board in Bermuda

• New 2022-23 world program launched for the world’s newest and largest sailing ship including Australian season

• LNG-Powered Mardi Gras Refuels for the First Time at Port Canaveral