Japan resumes visa-free travel brings record breaking demand

Japan resumes visa-free travel brings record breaking demand

Japan’s announcement on 22 September that the country will finally restore visa-free travel for international visitors from October 11, as well as relaxing border control measures and ending the cap on daily arrivals to the country, has sparked a wave of unprecedented demand for travel to Japan. The news coincides with the Japanese yen slumping…

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This Is The Last Country In Europe Where Unvaccinated Americans Still Need Testing

This Is The Last Country In Europe Where Unvaccinated Americans Still Need Testing

More than two years into the pandemic, Europe is finally open for tourism with no restrictions – or most of it. Now that countries like The Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany, which once imposed the strictest entry requirements possible, have abolished them all, only one European country stands alone in requiring tests of unvaccinated Americans. For…

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Sounds of Africa in Bangkok – The South Africa ball SATCC

Sounds of Africa in Bangkok – The South Africa ball SATCC

A fabulous evening of camaraderie, great music, fantastic food and a brilliant array of wines and drinks at the high-tech, high-energy refurbished Montien Hotel in the heart of Bangkok. Mr Graham Macdonald MBE, Chairman of the South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC), welcomed all attendees  It was a spectacular evening put together by the chamber’s…

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Apply higher security checks on Russian travellers

Apply higher security checks on Russian travellers

The European Union’s Commission has called on the Member States’ border authorities to impose tighter security checks for Russian travellers showing up at their points of entry. It has also urged the consulates of the Member States in Russia to assess the conditions under which Russian citizens can be issued Schengen visas in a restrictive…

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Cordelia cruises returns to its homeport Mumbai

Cordelia cruises returns to its homeport Mumbai

After having successfully completed sailings along the East Coast of India, Cordelia Cruises returns to its homeport of Mumbai on 29 September 2022. Cordelia Cruises announced earlier this year that beginning January 2023, they will offer a 4-night cruise between Mumbai and Lakshadweep and a 3-night cruise between Mumbai and Goa. The Empress now sails…

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