Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 22/10/2020 06:45

Four African airlines have already ceased operations

Four airlines across Africa have ceased operations due to the impact of Covid-19 and two are in voluntary administration, with many more in serious financial distress expected to fold without committed relief.

This is according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which said in a statement on Wednesda… read more

• Destinations
• 22/10/2020 06:29

Trip report: Cape Winelands

Sometimes also referred to as the Cape Winelands, the Boland is home to towns such as Worcester, Robertson, and Paarl and is packed with a plethora of interesting things to see and do.

Here are some fun and interesting (and non-wine) things to see and do in the region for the whole family.

A visit to this amazing piece of… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/10/2020 06:23

NANTA ready to kick out imposters who parade as travel agents, inaugurates Committees

Mr. Yinka Folami, VP NANTA Lagos zone, said, among the responsibilities of one of the Committees was to kick out touts or those he referred to as pot mantle and briefcase travel agents who have wreck havoc on innocent travelers.“The primary essence is to eradicate touting from our chain and we want to eradicate unevenness from our practices, we … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/10/2020 06:14

UNWTO: Coordination vital for tourism recovery

Consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of tourism. The Sixth meeting of the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee reminded participants of the need to work together as the only means of advancing the su… read more

• Destinations
• 22/10/2020 05:55

Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs revises list of countries allowed to enter

• Flights
• 22/10/2020 05:54

Uganda Airlines plans long-haul

East African carrier Uganda Airlines will receive its first Airbus A330-800 in December, enabling the airline to launch long-haul routes in 2021.

State-owned Uganda Airlines started Bombardier CRJ900 operations in August 2019. Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, the Entebbe (EBB)-based carrier is sticking with its original plan to… read more

• Accomodation
• 22/10/2020 05:52

Hyatt Regency Cape Town Hotel to open in December

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with South African real estate company, Millat Properties, for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Cape Town. Hyatt Regency Cape Town, a 137-room hotel, is expected to open in December 2020, bringing the… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/10/2020 05:51

A Tourism Hero: Agnes Mucuha of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents

Agnes Mucuha is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents in Nairobi, and she is now a tourism hero and was added to www.heroes.travel. She told eTurboNews today: “It is with great humility that I am writing to accept my nomination to the International Hall of Tourism Heroes. I am deeply honored to know … read more

• Opinion
• 22/10/2020 05:51

What to Expect from Corporate Travel Budgets Post-COVID-19

Corporate Traveller has released the results of its global State of the Market report, which reveals that corporate travel budgets are expected to drop by 18% globally in 2021. The overall future demand for travel after the COVID-19 pandemic will also be weaker with 31% of corporations foreseeing a decrease in travel budgets.

• Cruise
• 22/10/2020 05:50

Celestyal Cruises provides complimentary COVID-19 cover

To provide guests with additional peace of mind as they look towards returning to cruising, Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, has announced that it will provide complimentary travel insurance for all new, individual bookings mad… read more