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PA S S E N G E R S aboard the SapphirePrincess will be able to watch the summer’s big sporting events. Princess Cruises says it will beam the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon and international rugby matches from the ship’s top deck. The 2,670-guest vessel will sail to the Mediterranean and northern Europe between May and October. princess.com

ESTONIA will be marking its 100th year of independence in 2018 with a year-long programme of art, music and history-themed events. Starting February 24, some events will also take place in the UK to “raise the profile of the destination from a cultural perspective”. visitestonia.com/events

NELSON MANDELA’S final residence in Johannesburg, South Africa, is being redeveloped into a five-star, nine-bedroom boutique hotel that is due to open in 2019. The Mandela Presidential Boutique Hotel will offer a luxury retreat inspired by Mandela’s life. thebetourism.co.za/Mandela-atlanticpresidential-retreat

NEWMARKET HOLIDAYS has added eight new escorted tours, including departures to India and Africa, to its ‘Worldwide’ collection for 2018/19. The additions are part of an expansion of its long haul programme. The operator is marking 35 years in business this year. newmarketholidays.co.uk

DOMINICA has launched a social media and digital awareness campaign targeted at the Caribbean island’s key markets, including the UK. Highlighting the Nature Island’s attributes, it is aimed at niche travellers such as adventurers, health and wellness fanatics, divers and wildlife enthusiasts. Dominica was hit by Hurricane Maria last year and work to restore key tourist sites including the Emerald Pool and Trafalgar Falls is ongoing. dominicaupdate.com