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Mauritian authorities expressed confidence that the national vaccination campaign is on track and that the country will achieve herd immunity within the prescribed delay. This has been set as a precondition for the restart of tourism.
The vaccination campaign started on 26 January. Up to now 117,323 persons have… read more
The Federal Government has designated five international airports to support the implementation of both the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) agreements.
These airports are Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe Inter… read more
While South Africa is known for its beauty, safaris and culture, the country also offers the latest innovations. Hotel Sky Sandton, in Johannesburg, has become the first establishment on the continent to use automated attendants, with the recent introduction of its robot staff.
Robots Lexi, Micah and Ariel are the hotel's ans… read more
Mafia Island is a unique destination off Tanzania's coast with secluded sandbars, nesting turtles and migrating whale sharks. It is much less known and definitely much quieter than Zanzibar, but it offers the most incredible diving experiences and embodies the real definition of barefoot luxury.
Mafia is part of a small ar… read more
Conservation-focused hotel group Mantis has announced it will be opening the new Siringit Migration Camp by Mantis in September 2021.
The mobile camp includes eight luxury guest tents (two of which can be linked) as well as separate dining and lounge tents. The camp will move every few months to follow the migration ro… read more
Royal Caribbean International will base Jewel of the Seas in the Mediterranean for a season of summer 2021 cruises out of Cyprus, according to a press release. Jewel of the Seas will sail 7-night itineraries from Limassol in Cyprus, visiting Cyprus, Greece and the Greek Isles between July and October.
“I’m delighted to announ… read more
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is seeking to widen its reach in Europe, a
major market for tourism with focus on increasing the number of
tourists from Germany which happens to be the key source market.
Led by the Board Chairman Hon. Daudi Migereko and the German
Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellence Mathias Schauer in … read more
The flag carrier of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced the temporary suspension of all operations. According to the airline, flights will be suspended from 26 March 202… read more
The travel trade can now register for the virtual Africa Travel Week (ATW), which will take place April 7-9, and set up appointments with exhibitors across Africa. ATW comprises World Travel Market Africa (WTMA) and International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTMA).
The virtual event platform offers ConnectMe, a powerful portal with robust… read more
Conservation organization Great Plains has announced it will be opening two camps this summer in Kenya's Maasai Mara.
The new Mara Toto Camp, meaning "baby" in Swahili, will open its doors to guests May 25. The camp will be located less than 2 miles away from big sister Mara Plains Camp, which is scheduled to reopen Ju… read more
Mauritius on Track to Achieve Herd Immunity and Upcoming Travel Restrictions
Nigeria designates five airports for free trade, open sky
Hotel Sky Sandton introduces robot staff
Tanzania's Mafia Island is a true diver's paradise
Mantis opening new mobile camp in Tanzania's Serengeti
Royal Caribbean to homeport Jewel of the Seas in Cyprus for Greek Isles cruises
UTB in talks with German Embassy in Uganda on strengthening tourism ties
Malawi: Malawi Airlines temporarily suspends all operations
Registration opens for virtual Africa Travel Week
