Emirates to suspend Nigeria flights from September over trapped funds Dubai’s Emirates will suspend flights to Nigeria from next month over an inability to repatriate funds from Africa’s most populous nation, the airline said on Thursday. The decision highlights the difficulties faced by international carriers that fly to Nigeria, which is one of the biggest...
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Dubai to host esports festival in November Dubai will host in November 11-20 the Esports Festival, Dubai Esports Festival (DEF2022), at Dubai Exhibition Centre at District 2020, reports say.DEF 2022 will be the first international leisure event to be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre following Expo 2020. VSPN, a global leader in esports, is...
International travel recovery gaining momentum, says IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that travel recovery continues to gather momentum with the easing of travel restrictions in most parts of Asia, thus leading to a 325% jump in global air traffic growth over last year. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced...
I’m A Professional Packer And These Are The Things I’ve Regretted Packing In My Carry-on
July 1, 2022by gemtravels
I’m a Professional Packer and These Are the Things I’ve Regretted Packing in My Carry-on Properly packing a carry-on suitcase is equally about what you pack as it is what you don’t. Learn from my mistakes, and leave these not-so-essential items behind. The stakes are high when it comes to packing, especially if you choose just...
The Bahamas Just Eliminated All Pre-Arrival Testing For Vaccinated Travelers
July 1, 2022by gemtravels
The Bahamas Just Eliminated All Pre-arrival Testing for Vaccinated Travelers The island paradise of the Bahamas has eliminated all pre-arrival testing for vaccinated travelers, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism shared with Travel + Leisure, making it easier to visit and putting the country more in line with other Caribbean islands. The new rule went into effect on Sunday....
‘Enormous Luggage Carpet’ At Heathrow Terminal After ‘issue with baggage system’
June 24, 2022by gemtravels
‘Enormous luggage carpet’ at Heathrow terminal after ‘issue with baggage system’ It comes as airports and airlines across the country grapple with staff shortages during the busiest season of the year. An “enormous luggage carpet” has been spotted outside a terminal at the UK’s busiest airport, as staff grapple with an “ongoing issue with the...
Why Switzerland’s ‘Little Italy’ Is A Must-See Town For Your Travel Bucket List
June 3, 2022by gemtravels
Why Switzerland’s ‘little Italy’ is a must-see town for your travel bucket list Ticino, an Italian-speaking canton in the south of the country, known for its balmy climate and subtropical gardens, as well as – naturally – breathtaking Alpine scenery, has them all. Just over an hour’s drive from Milan or a panoramic train and...
Emirates Premium Economy has Arrived! It’s been talked about for many years and with much excitement, we can confirm that select Emirates A380 aircraft will soon be flying with a Premium Economy cabin – music to the ears of frequent long-haul travellers! When will Emirates offer Premium Economy seats? You will be able to book...
With international travel picking up, here are the popular travel destinations still off limits
May 20, 2022by gemtravels
With international travel picking up, here are the popular travel destinations still off limits The world is experiencing a ‘highly uneven recovery’ from the pandemic. Here’s what travellers will need to know. Japan eases entry restrictions – tourists still left out Tourists keen to hit Tokyo’s fish markets have to wait a bit longer for...
COVID-19: Nigerian Government reviews int’l travel protocols The Federal Government has announced a review of the international travel protocols for all category of travellers. Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee, PSC, on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Mr. Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at a news briefing, yesterday, in Abuja. According...