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Last night, along with the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, Minister Patricia de Lille and other government and tourism stakeholders welcomed the first group of visitors from China at Cape Town International Airport. An exciting and truly a South African welcome, the Minister was pleased to welcome the 15 tourists and tour guides who arrived in South Africa a few days after the Ministry of Home Affairs had processed the visas through the new TTOS visa initiative. “This was an exciting moment for this groundbreaking initiative in which TTO provides a faster and more seamless process for travelers…

The Mukuba Express stayed in motion for eight hours and stopped in a small village about 50 miles west of the Tanzania-Zambia border. “We'll be there soon,” the mechanic told me, but the locomotive had derailed and the repair equipment was miles away. I took the historic Tanzania-Zambian Railway (Tazara) Express train in the central town of Zambia, Kapili Muposi, so I was on the train for two days. Despite the delay, life continued. The kids played soccer by the side of the truck, the women sold mangoes, and dozens of cheerful passengers ate fried greens and ugari dishes in…

The flight attendant explained why travelers shouldn't applaud when the plane lands.It is common for some passengers to applaud when landing as a sign of gratitude or relief, but flight attendants have revealed why good-willed gestures have not had the desired effect in Tiktok”Some passengers applaud when they land, but I don't recommend it,” says Barbara Bacilieri. She pointed out that the pilot wouldn't listen to applause because the cockpit door blocked the noise.She also lists several other reasons not to applause, including potential safety accidents and unexpected issues that may occur after a landing.Posting under @barbiebac on the steering…

Top tidy influencers are urging all tourists to pack four items to help organize their cabins during their cruise trips.When a cruise takes tourists to a wide range of destinations, it's very easy for passengers to feel overwhelmed when packing suitcases.To find out what they pack and organize throughout the journey, Marella Cruise partnered with Nicole Lewis. Nicole Lewis is well known to fans who can organize this girl.She explained: “Mark a must-see activity from the ship's daily schedule!”Many cruise lines provide passengers with a daily schedule of activities that occur on-board. Bring highlighters in can easily identify what they…

Deep in the rugged mountains of southeastern France, the village of Saugi is one of the country's most protected secrets. This breathtaking medieval village, located above the Loya Valley in the Alpes Mari Team region, has earned the nickname “Tibet of France” thanks to its dramatic landscapes, winding alleys and rich spiritual history.The pastel coloured buildings cling to the steep cliffs, so Soji looks like something from a fairy tale. Unlike the famous Provancial village that attracts a large number of tourists, Sausi remains a quiet retreat where you can get a genuine glimpse of traditional French mountain life.The isolation…

Virgin Australia promoted Chief Commercial Officer Dave Emerson as the new leader and took over successor CEO Jayne Hrdlicka. Emerson officially adopted the helm of Australian operators on March 14th, with Hrdlicka “supporting transitions as needed” for several months. Hrdlicka, CEO of Virgin Australia since leaving admin in 2020, announced her intention to leave the carrier in February 2024. Emerson joined his career as Chief Commercial Officer in June 2021. According to his LinkedIn profile, he was a senior partner at Virgin Owner Bain Capital and led the practices of the private equity company's global airline. Emerson began his career…

Last week we reported data showing that international students' visa applications and UK study grants increased from the end of 2024 to the first quarter of this year. The recent increase is in contrast to New Year's Day data from the UK Department of Interior detailing the decline in sponsored visas issued in 2023 and 2023. The data confirms that the so-called dependent ban, which came into effect in January 2024, had a major impact on UK student demand in top markets such as Nigeria, India and Banradesh.Since January 2024, most international students have not been permitted to bring their…

Emirates Skycargo, an airline for Emirates Airlines, has been awarded the prestigious title of International Airlines for the second year in a row at the Stat Times International Awards for Air Cargo Excellence. The honor secured by a vote by readers of Statistics Time recognizes the important role Emirates Skycargo plays in global logistics and its contribution to promoting international trade. This was known through a statement that punches are available over the weekend. According to the statement, the award was announced at a ceremony held in Nairobi and coincided with Air Cargo Africa 2025. The Emirates SkyCargo team, led…

What is the air quality in New Delhi, Jakarta and Buenos Aires? Until Tuesday, the US embassies in those cities may have told you.However, the Trump administration has effectively shut down global air quality surveillance programs, has ended public data collection for over a decade, reporting from 80 embassies and consulates around the world.This information has supported the research and helped thousands of foreign service officers working abroad determine whether it is safe for children to play outdoors, leading directly to improving air quality in countries like China.The State Department said in an email that the program has been suspended…

latest: As of 9am on March 4th, the Trump administration's indefinite refugee ban and financial suspension remain in effect. The refugees have not been disposed of and no refugees have arrived. claim The court said the funding freeze was “end” and tens of millions of dollars in State Department funding for key refugee programs is pending. Despite court orders specifically calling for reopening refugees and re-opening repayments, the administration has instead I tried to finish A cooperation agreement with the Resettlement Organization. Today, 1pm pt/4pm ata federal judge in Seattle is holding an emergency hearing on the termination of the…