Travel news overview

• Cruise
• 02/10/2023 07:15

New ship Sun Princess to debut new dining options and culinary experiences

Princess Cruises’ upcoming new ship Sun Princess will offer 29 new and signature dining and lounge options when she debuts early next year. Princess Cruises said in a release that the ship will elevate the culinary excellence at sea with new options, that include Japanese, Irish, seafood, pizza, and a range of returning favourites.

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• Flights
• 02/10/2023 07:14

LAM - Mozambique Airlines has launched a new non-stop service to South Africa!

The flag carrier  of Mozambique, LAM - Mozambique Airlines, has introduced new non-stop service to … read more

• Flights
• 02/10/2023 07:12

United Nigeria secures an Airbus A320 from Bulgaria's Fly2Sky Airlines

United Nigeria currently operates an exclusive fleet of four Embraer ERJ145s. With the next winter season approaching, the private carrier is already boosting its capacity to cope with the expected increase in demand.

• Flights
• 02/10/2023 07:12

Award means we are regaining trust: South Africa Airways

South African Airways (SAA) has indicated that the award it got at the Association of Zimbabwe Travel Agents (AZTA) annual awards recently is a statement of the success of its rebound efforts.

The airline secured the first runner-up position in the regional Airline category. Speaking after receiving the award, SAA country man… read more

• Flights
• 02/10/2023 07:09

Zambia Airways introduces its first jet, a Boeing 737-800

Zambia Airways, a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines, is increasing its capacity. The Zambian national carrier took delivery of its first jet, a Boeing 737-800, on Wednesday 27 September.

• Destinations
• 02/10/2023 07:06

Malawi: Rainfall season and temperature outlook (October 2023 - April 2024)

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) in the Malawian Ministry of Natural Ressources and Climate Change has released the 2023/24 seasonal climate outlook (pdf) for … read more

• Attractions
• 02/10/2023 07:05

CapeNature announces reopening dates for several nature reserves

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 02/10/2023 07:03

Etihad conducted first flight from Abu Dhabi to Copenhagen

This new route aims to strengthen cultural and business ties between the two regions, offering convenient connections to Asia and Australia through Abu Dhabi. Notable attractions in Abu Dhabi, such as Abu Dhabi World, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, are highlighted for Danish travellers.

The first flight, E… read more

• Destinations
• 02/10/2023 07:01

South African Tourism - Informal traders need support

South Africa is an attractive tourist destination for foreign travellers on the African continent. It ranks 27th out of 128 countries in the world when it comes to visitor arrivals. Its top attractions are its wildlife and immersive cultural experiences, where tourists engage with the traditions, history and way of life of communities in … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 29/09/2023 05:14

WTM London highlights importance of sustainability to mark World Tourism Day

The organisers of WTM London 2023 – the world’s most influential travel & tourism event – are celebrating World Tourism Day by shining a spotlight on sustainability in the sector.

World Tourism Day is an annual UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) initiative to highlight ways the sector can help countries make progress towar… read more