Travel news overview

• Beyond Africa
• 09/02/2021 17:41

James Stevenson is announced as the new CEO of GlobalStar Travel Management

James Stevenson is announced as the new CEO of GlobalStar Travel Management from 1st April 2021. James succeeds Steve Hartwell President & CEO of GlobalStar who is retiring after 12 years at the helm.

Steve has led the business for over 12 years, building a respected industry brand. His steady and experienced leadership has posi… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/02/2021 17:40

The Africa Hub launches - A new resource for those selling Africa

Launching today, The Africa Hub is a first- stop, authoritative and invaluable resource on Africa for Tour Operators and agents - specialists and generalists alike.

The Africa Hub is an online platform hosting webinars from experts – DMCs and other specialist partners (Zambian Ground Handlers, New Frontiers Tours, Grea… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/02/2021 17:40

Will Smith touches down in Namibia

American actor, rapper and producer, Will Smith has arrived in Namibia to start work on a history documentary, One Strange Rock.

Although news that the Hollywood star would be arriving in Namibia started making the rounds last month already, there was no clear indication when exactly he would be arriving to film … read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2021 07:05

Airlink to resume scheduled air services between Johannesburg and Sishen

The route is being relaunched to provide vital air connectivity to the crucial iron ore mining centre.

“Airlink recognises the strategically important role that Sishen plays in our economy both as a mining town and sustaining jobs in the Northern Cape province, but also in generating valuable foreign revenue for South Afric… read more

• Destinations
• 09/02/2021 07:04

Environmental NGO raises objections against new Seychelles Hotel Project

Seychelles environmental NGO Sustainability 4 Seychelles (S4S) concerned about hotel construction at Anse  à La Mouche.

S4S seeks to promote sustainable, green living in SeychellesThe Anse  à  la Mouche development, which is a mixed-use project, is a first for the western coast of the main island of Mahe an… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 08/02/2021 20:21

Kenya records green turtle baby boom

A baby boom is particularly exciting when it involves an endangered species. In Kenya, green turtle hatchlings have emerged from their sandy nest to venture into the ocean and hopefully help the declining population regain some strength. Conservationists reported an increase in green turtle hatchlings along the southern coast of Kenya, a … read more

• Flights
• 08/02/2021 20:21

Emirates to temporarily suspend flights to Zimbabwe!

The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will temporarily suspend flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in … read more

• Flights
• 08/02/2021 14:42

Rwandair has temporarily suspended flights to South Africa, Zambia & Zimbabwe

Rwanda's flag carrier, Rwandair, has announced the temporary suspension of flights to … read more

• Flights
• 08/02/2021 14:42

Burundi Airlines, Burundi's new national carrier, officially sees the light of day

Burundi also wants to make a place for itself in the African sky. Since 2017, the country has been working on the creation of a new airline, replacing Air Burundi which has been grounded for 12 years. It is done, the constitutive act of Burundi Airlines has just been signed.

Burundi has a new national airline.… read more

• Accomodation
• 08/02/2021 08:49

Accor announces a digital key solution “Accor Key”

Accor announces the global roll-out of its digital key solution, “Accor Key”, in line with the Group’s strategy to provide a contactless guest journey in its facilities. This exciting new step for Accor confirms its ambition to innovate and invest in high-quality technological solutions to deliver the very best and most conv… read more