Travel news overview

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 04/03/2021 05:26

Three best locations in Kenya for an African safari

Kenya, located in the heart of East Africa is one of the more well-known countries in Africa largely due to a strategic location, vibrant economy, highly literate population, and being a peaceful democracy which also happens to be the headquarters for several United Nations agencies.

On the tourism front, Kenya is also one of the best plac… read more

• Flights
• 04/03/2021 05:18

Cabo Verde Government to ink new Agreement with Icelandair on Management of Cabo Verde Airlines

The Government of Cape Verde and Loftleider Icelandic, of the Icelandair Group, is to sign a new agreement next week for the management of the Cape Verdean air carrier (TACV), the Minister of Tourism and Transport Dr. Carlos Santos said today.

Carlos Santos, who was speaking this afternoon in Praia, during a press c… read more

• Flights
• 04/03/2021 05:18

Air Peace returns to Accra

Since the relaunch of its international flights in December 2020, Air Peace is gradually rebuilding its network. Boosted by the densification of its fleet, the Nigerian carrier returns to the West African sky. Air Peace will reopen its Lagos - Accra route on March 15.

According to the announcement made by the Nigeria… read more

• Flights
• 04/03/2021 05:17

AFRAA and ECA publish report on financial impact of COVID-19 on African airlines

AFRAA’s secretary general, Abdérahmane Berthé stated: “AFRAA, in collaboration with industry stakeholders and air transport organizations, continues to advocate for direct government support for airlines. 

This follows a survey that was jointly conducted by the two organisations to quantify the indebtedness of African a… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/03/2021 05:17

Africa's best airports for customer experience

The COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on global passenger traffic in 2020 as well as changing customer perceptions and expectations of the airport experience.

Based on new hygiene related questions added to the survey questionnaire, ACI has introduced a new award – « Best Hygiene Measures by Region » Sir Seewoosagur Ramgo… read more

• Flights
• 04/03/2021 05:16

British Airways backtracks on summer London Gatwick-Accra move

British Airways has updated its schedule for the summer season and will no longer be flying to Accra from London Gatwick. Rather, services will operate from the flagship airport for London at Heathrow. The decision comes after Ghanaian authorities threatened ‘reciprocal action’ for the planned airport move.

• Beyond Africa
• Miscellaneous
• 04/03/2021 05:16

Uniglobe marks 40-year anniversary with optimism and future focus

Uniglobe, a leading travel management company for the global SME market, today kicks off its 40th anniversary with a series of #Uniglobe40Strong events to recognize four decades of business success and reinforce the company’s vital role in a reimagined travel future.

The first event is a company-wide webinar to be broadcast t… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 04/03/2021 05:15

Namibia Wildlife Resorts to slash rates by 70% during weekdays in March 2021

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia… read more

• Rail
• 03/03/2021 08:56

Feasibility study of the Cameroon-Chad Railway Line

The related loan agreement was co-signed on February 20, 2021, in Yaoundé by the Minister of Economy, Planning and Territorial Development, Alamine OUSMANE MEY and the Country Manager of the African Bank of Development (BAD) in Cameroon, Solomane KONE. It was in the presence of the Chadian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Ahmad A… read more

• Accomodation
• 03/03/2021 06:36

Radisson Individuals debuts in Africa with Hotel Signing in Ghana

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its first Radisson Individuals property in Africa, with the signing of Earl Heights Suites Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, Accra, Ghana. Located in Dzorwulu, the property is currently undergoing a full renovation and is on schedule to open within this year.

J… read more