Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 27/01/2021 18:33

Global tourism recovery assumptions

Four main friction forces have been identified as having a determining role in the realization of the recovery assumptions:

1. The economic situation of households and businesses
2. The consumer's perception of the health situation.
3. International cooperation: COVID-19 tests and mutually recognized vaccination certific

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 18:33

Qatar Airways to increase flights to South Africa

Qatar Airways, has announced that it is planning to increase the number of flights to South Africa. The airline will increa… read more

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 18:33

Qatar Airways and Mango agree for interlining

The state-owned flag carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways, and South African low-cost airline Mango have signed an interl… read more

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 07:08

Kenya lauded for Travel Management Portal

The African Union has lauded Kenya's move to to adopt the Africa CDC Trusted Travel platform for Managing travels through the Covid -19 Pandemic. This follows the announcement by Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe of the adoption of the platform, making Kenya the first country to take it up.

"The ministry has collaborated with the Afric… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 27/01/2021 07:07

Coronavirus in Africa could reverse 30 years of wildlife conservation gains, harming interconnected

For wild animals in Africa on the verge of extinction and the tight knit communities who protect them, COVID-19 is a specter, disrupting a delicate balancing act of survival for both humans and endangered species. African officials and conservation experts from Kenya, Uganda and Gabon briefed members of Congress on May 12 about the growing impac… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 27/01/2021 07:06

Newborn hippo calf in Kruger National Park takes first steps

A newborn hippo calf was filmed taking its first steps in the Kruger National Park. The tot is so tiny in comparison to its mother.

Hippos are fascinating creatures. When wading in the water, you’ll be forgiven for thinking these animals are docile and peaceful. Never forget though, there is a reason why hippos can co-exist in the same wat… read more

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 07:05

Air Seychelles could stop operating international

The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed Air Seychelles further into the financial crisis.

The loss-making company, in which Etihad Airways is a 40% shareholder, is a burden on the taxpayer. Its withdrawal from international routes could reduce the bleeding, believes the President of Seychelles. Air Seychelles could permanently clo… read more

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 07:04

South African Airways unlikely to return before July 2021

South African Airways’ newly revamped airline is now unlikely to return to the skies until July, despite The Department of Public Enterprises saying that it would be up and running by April 2021. In light of several ongoing issues that still need resolving, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that everything will be resolved by spring.

• Miscellaneous
• 27/01/2021 07:04

Africa Travel Week unveils 2021 roadmap to reignite travel and tourism in Africa

Africa Travel Week (ATW) has unveiled a plan for its 2021 shows, which virtual WTM Africa, from April 7 to 9, 2021.

Megan Oberholzer, Portfolio Director: Travel, Tourism and Creative Industries at Reed Exhibitions Africa, said the plan for WTM Africa has always been about offering value beyond the show floor. "This year, we are focu… read more

• Cruise
• 27/01/2021 07:04

MSC restarts cruises for second time in Mediterranean following short pause

MSC Grandiosa departed Genoa, Italy on Sunday evening, resuming her previously announced 7-night roundtrip itineraries in the Mediterranean and marking MSC Cruises’ second return to cruising since the pandemic began last year. MSC Cruises’ restart of cruise operations comes amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Europe and across the worl… read more