Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 05/02/2021 07:10

Western Cape: Five new farms in the Cape Winelands awarded Conservation Champion status

WWF South Africa has announced that five new farms in the Cape Winelands in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 05/02/2021 07:10

Zimbabwe: Gonarezhou National Park reopens at the end of February 2021!

Gonarezhou National Park in south-eastern … read more

• Flights
• 05/02/2021 07:10

New planes, new dawn in air travel business

Indigenous carrier, Air Peace airline, lately touched down one of its 13 brand new E2 family aircraft, the first ever on the African soil. Aviation enthusiasts said it arrived with a cabin-full of positives for the local industry, airlines operation and international travel business.

Thirteen-hour GMT, penultimate Thurs… read more

• Destinations
• 04/02/2021 20:31

Victoria Falls residents fume as water taps dry

Victoria Falls management on Wednesday was forced to supply water to high density suburb residents using bowsers after an electric fault on the main powerline from Hwange led to a closure on the city's main pump station on Zambezi River. The two high density suburbs of Mkhosana and Chinotimba have been without water since Sunday.

On… read more

• Destinations
• 04/02/2021 20:31

GTA Issues Directive for Hospitality Sector

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has issued directives to players in the hospitality industry to adhere to Covid-19 protocols in the wake of the upsurge of Covid-19 cases.

The directives indicate key guidelines that should be followed by the sector, as well as key centres that should be closed. According to a communique issued by t… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/02/2021 20:31

Will the COVID Vaccine Signal a Return to ‘Normality’ for Business Travel?

Business travel took a massive hit in 2020 as COVID-19 led to travel restrictions, border closures and lockdowns. Many companies introduced complete travel bans for their employees, while others opted for essential travel only – with layers of approval in place and an increased focus on duty of care.

“As the vaccine becomes m… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/02/2021 20:31

49% say desire to travel impacts willingness to take COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly half of Americans (49%) say their desire to travel impacts their willingness to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a new study from The Points Guy. This includes 26% who say it has a major impact on their inclination to be vaccinated. This response was provided most by millennials, ages 24-40, (33%) and those earning… read more

• Accomodation
• 04/02/2021 20:31

Radisson Hotel Group remains on track with its robust African expansion

Radisson Hotel Group has made Africa the center of its growth strategy and aims to reach around 150 hotels in operation and under development by 2025. Ahead of its five year plan, the company continues its transformation and seeks to cement its leadership across the continent but also aims to be recognized as one of the top three h… read more

• Travel-tech
• 04/02/2021 20:30

Air Senegal selects Amadeus tech to enhance passenger services

Recognizing that innovation is the key to success for a recovering aviation industry, the Senegalese flag carrier Air Senegal has partnered with Amadeus to implement the Altea Suite including the full Passenger Service System (PSS). As Air Senegal resumes services in the region, the carrier is placing emphasis on automation,… read more

• Flights
• 04/02/2021 18:29

RwandAir won’t lift passengers from Nigeria to Dubai

This comes following news that the United Arab Emirates will only allow passengers travelling from Nigeria to fly on direct flights to Dubai from February 1.

Passengers originating from Nigeria to Dubai via any transit point will not be allowed to enter Dubai.

Affected passengers will be will be offerered to rebook and fly at a later date.