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Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced its most extensive, expansive, and immersive series of World and Grand Voyages for 2025. The line reprised its perennially popular Around the World in 180 Days voyage for 2025, albeit in a very unique east-to-west navigation. Underscoring the increasing popularity of the brand's demand for longer, languid, destination-immersive voyages, Oceania Cruises also introduced a series of seven Grand Voyages ranging in length from 50 to 111 days. "This new collection of globe-spanning itineraries includes both iconic and off the beaten path ports of call and offers a wealth of opportunities for our guests to explore the farthest corners of the globe, making the journey just as rewarding as the destinat...

This month, visitors to the Four Seasons Hotel Doha can benefit from the powerful healing effects of Dien Chan reflexology and acupuncture performed by expert in traditional Chinese medicine Alex Scrimgeour. Dien Chan reflexology, which was developed in Vietnam, begins with a brief consultation to identify the patient's main health concerns in order to tailor each treatment and bring about the most effective change. “Based on a recognition that the face is deeply connected to many aspects of our health, these treatments help map out these connections and harness them for healing and rejuvenation”, says Senior Director of Spa & Wellness Centre, Ori Evapudan. “We are passionate about continuing to deliver bespoke experiences that reinvigorate our guest’s relationship with their skin....

Indians across all demographics are showing an increased hunger for cruises as the market for cruise vacations has experienced an unparalleled boom. In order to take advantage of this tremendous potential, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, the nation's top omnichannel travel services provider, and SOTC Travel, a member of the Thomas Cook Group, have introduced a wide selection of cruise holidays to both domestic and international locations. Starting early to coincide with travel re-start, post-pandemic, Thomas Cook & SOTC were quick to seize on the domestic cruise potential. The Companies have emerged as top sellers of India cruises (Cordelia), with over 4000 customers booked in this short span. With the rapid easing of international health protocols/restrictions, the Companies data ref...

Capital A Bhd is set to replace its fleet of narrow-body Airbus A320 aircraft with the more fuel-efficient A321neo (new engine option), with aircraft delivery expected to resume in 2024. As the carrier looks to re-grow its operations over the next several years, chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes stated that AirAsia, Capital A's airline division, would eventually operate A321neos exclusively. “Our first goal is to get all 205 aircraft flying. We have 110 (aircraft) flying now, and hopefully 160 by year end and probably all of them in the first quarter (of next year). “So, next year is a period of getting back to where we were (before the Covid-19 pandemic), and then re-growing in 2024 with the A321neos, of which we have 362 units. It’s important to know that our deliv...

The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has launched the third generation of the UAE Passport and the trial run of the new Advanced Visa System, which will come into effect on October 3. The new generation of services was developed in line with the highest security and technology standards to facilitate procedures for customers and accelerate the UAE’s economic and sustainable development drive, said a Wam news agency report. The latest batch of services were launched during a ceremony held at Emirates Palace, in the presence of the ICP Chairman, Ali Mohammed bin Hammad Al Shamsi, as well as the authority’s executives and officials and a number of its partners. The ICP Chairman affirmed that developing services for customers of all cat...

To promote its still-restricted international tourism, Japan increased its daily arrivals entrance threshold on Wednesday to 50,000 and removed the requirement for tour guides for foreign visitors. At a news conference, government spokesperson Hirokazu Matsuno stated that the new legislation is intended to let Japan participate in foreign exchanges while still achieving a balance between Covid-19 prevention efforts and socioeconomic activities. According to Matsuno, the government would adjust its policies in light of the prevalence of illnesses both domestically and overseas as well as other nations that have strong relations to the archipelago. Since June, Japan has permitted the entry of foreign tourists on group tours planned and overseen by a tour guide within the parameters...

Three more international, five-star hotels are set to open over September and October in Qatar, growing the suite of world-class hotels in the country as it readies for the World Cup. The Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach, St Regis Marsa Arabia Island and the Rixos Hotel Doha will soon unveil an exciting range of culinary concepts, extravagant pool and beach facilities, and incredible city views that will only add to Qatar’s position as one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world. With its authentic Arabian hospitality, inviting culture and exquisite guest experiences, Qatar, the host nation for the first-ever Fifa World Cup in the Middle East, continues to expand its hospitality industry to fulfil the country’s ambitious goal of attracting over six million internat...

Carnival Cruise Line has enacted a new change to its Minor Guest Policy effective immediately, beginning a fleetwide curfew for children aged 17 and under, a step which it has taken to curb disturbances caused by minors. “Guests 17 years of age and under who are not accompanied by an adult in their traveling party, 21 years of age or older, must be clear of all public areas by 1:00 a.m. each evening unless involved in a Club 02 or Circle C teen activity,” the new policy reads. According to CruiseHive, the curfew was enacted due to events during the summer, when several physical altercations involving minors have been reported on Carnival’s ships. Reported incidents of breaking curfew are subject to investigation and may end in a warning or, depending on the severity, disembarkati...

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