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  • Cruise

Cruise MSC MSC Cruises with two new dining concepts aboard MSC Virtuosa

Two new dining concepts will debut aboard MSC Virtuosa, which is scheduled to homeport in Dubai for the 2021/22 cruise season. The two new restaurants aboard the cruise ship will be among a total of five specialty restaurants, five main dining rooms, a 1,336-seat buffet and 21 bars and lounges.

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  • Conservation & Wildlife

Uganda Uganda Wildlife Authority Uganda rhino Nandi leaves behind a legacy for tourism

Nandi breathed her last breath on the night of February 28, 2021, after battling a yet-to-be-identified illness. A post-mortem was undertaken by a team of pathologists from Makerere University and Wildlife Veterinarian from UWA. Nandi had her first calf named Obama in June 2009 and later Malaika “Angel” the female on June 4, 2011. Both Ob… read more


  • Flights

Angola TAAG TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola successfully renews its IOSA certificate

The operations of TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola remain in accordance with international standards. The Angolan national company has successfully passed an operational security audit (IOSA), carried out from February 22 to 25, reports Angolan news agency ANGOP.

Unfortunately, this certificate will only last for one year (until… read more


  • Flights

UAE Jazeera Airlines Jazeera Airways second destination in Africa

Jazeera Airways is one of the fastest growing private airlines in the Middle East. Resilient in the midst of the health crisis, it is pursuing its growth plan with an interest now focused on Africa.

“Discover Ethiopia's bustling capital with flights to Addis Ababa starting March 16. It was through this message posted on i… read more


  • Beyond Africa

Germany Lufthansa Lufthansa’s new Business Class will debut at the end of 2022

Lufthansa Group will continue to invest in the renewal of its fleet, in-flight and ground products and infrastructure. The aircraft on order serve mainly to replace older, less efficient models. The allocation of new aircraft to the different airlines and bases is constantly optimised according to value-based criteria. CEO Carsten Spohr s… read more




  • Flights

Uganda Uganda Airlines Uganda Airlines confirms long-haul strategy

Uganda Airlines has outlined plans to begin long-haul flying and identified an inaugural network of four routes. The national carrier, which was established in 2019, intends to start serving London, Dubai, Guangzhou and Mumbai later this year. The planned launch comes less than three months … read more


  • Miscellaneous

South-Africa Digital health passport launches in South Africa

Health Passport South Africa — a mobile app solution that offers quick delivery of COVID-19 test results — is now available locally.

The platform is meant to help increase the safety of local events and streamline travel.

It’s the work of the Irish tech company ROQU Group, which focuses on facilitating COVID-19 testing f… read more


  • Miscellaneous

Africa Travel Week Africa Travel Week content programme tackles reigniting Tourism to Africa

Africa Travel Week’s 2021 Content Programme is shaping up to be the best yet, with over 40 compelling panel discussions and presentations by industry experts dealing with some of the most immediate opportunities and challenges affecting Africa’s tourism sector in times of COVID-19 and beyond.

Held virtually over three days, from 7 t… read more


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