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South Africans give thumbs up to Cruise Holidays
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, recently surveyed over 600 South Africans in order to determine their confidence around booking and embarking on cruise holidays in the near future.
International travel firmly on the horizon
Based on the results of the survey, it would … read more
SA Airlines urged to begin using IATA Mobile Travel Pass
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said that local airlines should move to begin using the International Air Transport Association (Iata) mobile travel pass. The pass is a mobile application for travellers to help manage their verified certifications for COVID-19 tests and vaccines. The Civil Aviation Authority is virtually hosting … read more
New Disney cruise ship keel laid, delivery due in summer 2022
Despite cancelling its US and European cruise seasons, Disney Cruise Line is moving ahead with its new build program and has marked the keel laying of Disney Wish. The keel for the new Disney cruise ship was laid at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and marks a significant milestone in its construction process.
In a press r… read more
FAAN advises passengers to arrive airports early to complete check in procedures on time
FEDERAL Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has advised passengers and airport users, particularly those at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to get to the airport early so as to complete their check in procedures in good time, and avoid the unpleasant experiences associated with missing their flights.
General Manager… read more
Vaccine Boost for Kariba Tourism
PEOPLE in the tourism sector in Kariba have begun receiving their Covid-19 jabs as the town prepares for the recovery of its mainstay industry.
At least 500 people from the tourism industry in Kariba have registered to be inoculated with plans to reach out to those in safari areas, camps and lodges outside the town.
About 127 people … read more
Rail connectivity between Ghana and Burkina Faso will accelerate Economic Growth off the sub region
The Minister for Railway Development, Mr. John-Peter Amewu says plans are on course for Government to secure private sector partnership in the construction of the Ghana–Burkina railway interconnectivity project.
The final stage of the procurement process for the engagement of the private sector partner for the project is expected to be ini… read more
Fastjet to increase flights between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg
Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is set to increase the flight frequency between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in … read more
Green Africa Airways to introduce 15 ATR72s by 2022
Green Africa Airways plans to take to the air by the end of the first half of 2021.
After the readjustment of its business plan, the young Nigerian carrier will finally begin operations with the ATR72-600, an aircraft that will form the backbone of its growth strategy. The first two planes have been already received.
Ethiopian marks 75th anniversary
Ethiopian Airline Group marked its 75th anniversary on April 8, 2021. The airline made its maiden international flight on April 8, 1946 to Cairo. Since then, the Airline overcame the ups and downs of the aviation industry and the challenges unique to Africa to become Africa’s largest, most profitable and award-winning Aviation Grou… read more
Silversea cruise restart set for June, but full vaccination required
Silversea Cruises has announced it will return to service with Silver Moon out of Greece, but will only be accepting bookings from fully vaccinated guests.
The Silversea cruise restart will require all embarking crew and guests to have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when Silver Moon cruises from Athens. The Silversea cruise … read more
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