Ethiopian Airlines to resume daily Durban flights from December 11
Ethiopian Airlines will resume daily passenger flights to Durban, South Africa, from December 11, 2026, strengthening its presence in the country. Durban will become the airline’s third South African destination after Johannesburg and Cape Town. The service will depart Addis Ababa at 08:35 and arrive in Durban at 13:25, with the return flight departing at 14:15. The route aims to boost tourism, business, trade and intra-African connectivity.
Dream Cruises to host K-Pop Group KIIRAS on Genting Dream
Dream Cruises will host rising K-pop girl group KIIRAS aboard Genting Dream during a two-night roundtrip sailing from Singapore to Melaka, October 25–27, 2026. The special cruise, part of Dream Cruises’ 10th anniversary celebrations, will feature a complimentary live poolside performance and an exclusive fan Meet & Greet. Guests can also enjoy onboard attractions, including waterslides, swimming pools and rock climbing, alongside exciting entertainment experiences.
Quick Shots
What does travel mean to you? Define it in one word.
Journey of endless learning
If you could sell only one experience for the rest of your career, what would it be?
Turning challenges into opportunities — Corona taught us that there’s always another avenue to explore and earn
If your work life had a movie title, what would you call it?
Roaming the world while sitting in the office
What is one life lesson the travel industry has taught you?
Nothing can stop travel — it can only be postponed
Name one destination that deserves more love from the travel trade?
Russia
Kavita Somani, Founder, BlueBerry Travels
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