Monday, January 6, 2025

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Now Media offices closing for the festive season

Now Media’s offices will close for the festive season on Friday, December 13, and reopen on Monday, January 6. As 2024 comes to a close,...

Business travel costs set to climb in 2025

With pricey business-class fares and full flights, travel managers and corporate travel agents will face tough conversations about rising costs in 2025, according to...

CemAir in dispute with Swissport SA

CemAir has been ordered by the High Court in Johannesburg to return the ground-handling equipment it uses at multiple airports to its owner, Swissport...

Middle East travel resilient despite conflict

Despite ongoing conflict, South African travel to the Middle East has proved resilient. While leisure travel to Israel has declined, family and religious trips...

Garner issues NDC warning to travel buyers

“It’s time to adjust. Don’t fall asleep.” That was the message to corporate travel buyers during Corey Garner’s keynote address on airline distribution change...

Business travel critical to SME growth – Amex research

Business travel is a key growth driver for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, according to new research from American Express. The findings...

Christmas travel strikes: What trains and airports are affected this winter?

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Is Fake Research Flooding News Websites for Backlinks? – Focus on Travel News

In an era where news moves faster than ever, companies, PR agencies, and online platforms are vying for attention. But in recent years, a...

Van der Merwe takes over the reins at Sure Travel

On December 1, Stefan van der Merwe officially stepped into the role of CEO of Sure Travel, succeeding Vanya Lessing, who had been a...

Christmas rail misery returns for Avanti West Coast passengers as RMT calls strike

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How to deter prospective rail passengers: Pretend fares are much higher than they are

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailGet Simon Calder’s Travel email“The three most...

Welcome to smog season: How will air pollution change where and when we travel?

Getty ImagesThe same year, Australia's Tourism Tasmania showcased their tranquil "Come Down for Air" campaign. One video featured no dialogue, just a lone swimmer...

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