Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 02/04/2021 06:49

Uganda Tourism Board launches POATE 2021 targeting the UAE and GCC travel markets

Amidst optimism and rays of hope in reviving the tourism sector, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) officially launched the 6th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2021) the first-ever virtual tourism expo.

POATE is a tourism exposition organized annually by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). It brings together domestic, regional and internationa… read more

• Flights
• 02/04/2021 06:47

Malawi Airlines has announced the further cancellation of flights

The flag carrier of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced that flight operations remain suspended.

According to a media release by the airline, no operations will take place between 02 April 2021 and 06 April 2021. The airline's ai… read more

• Flights
• 02/04/2021 06:47

Airlink makes Kasane its 3rd destination in Botswana

Airlink, the largest airline in southern Africa, currently serves the Botswana cities of Gaborone and Maun. In the process of rebuilding its network, the airline has opted to intensify its offer in its most promising markets.

From April 2, Airlink will open a route from Johannesburg to Kasane. The private South A… read more

• Cruise
• 02/04/2021 06:43

Celebrity Cruises marks Celebrity Beyond float out at Chantiers de l’Atlantique

Celebrity Cruises has announced the float out of its newest cruise ship, the third Edge-class ship in its fleet, Celebrity Beyond.

Just days after announcing a return to cruising in the Caribbean, as well as the UK, Celebrity Cruises has announced the Celebrity Beyond float out milestone. The float out marks the penultimate s… read more

• Flights
• 02/04/2021 06:36

Airlink to re-introduce flights between Nelspruit and Livingstone

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced that it will be re-introducing flights between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), located located 27 km north east of Nelspruit, and Harry Mwan… read more

• Flights
• 02/04/2021 06:35

Mack Air to launch a daily 20-minute flight between Botswana and Zimbabwe

Mack Air, a private air charter airline based in Maun (… read more

• Cruise
• 01/04/2021 05:27

MSC Cruises announces MSC Virtuosa UK cruise season for 2021

MSC Cruises announced earlier this month that it would be deploying a ship in the UK market for the summer cruise season, but hadn’t revealed itinerary details, or announced which ship it would be. Now it has confirmed that its latest flagship, MSC Virtuosa, will be cruising from the UK.

The MSC Virtuosa UK cruise season will… read more

• Destinations
• 01/04/2021 04:33

South Africans can still travel to southern Mozambique, advise travel experts

The recent attack on Palma, a small town in northern Mozambique by Islamist groups has caused concerns about whether South Africans should skip their planned Mozambique trips.

The South African High Commission in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, said on Monday that as many as 43 South Africans were affected by the recent attacks i… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/04/2021 04:32

ITB Berlin: Recognising social entrepreneurship in tourism

ITB Berlin: Recognising social entrepreneurship in tourism Making way for creative concepts: this year, together with leading partners, ITB Berlin is again sponsoring and overseeing the international Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism. In addition to Hochschule fur nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) and Travel Massive, … read more

• Flights
• 01/04/2021 04:30

Corsair takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo

Corsair has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Avolon, to join the French airline’s fleet.

By selecting a total of five A330neos, Corsair is executing its strategy to become an all-A330 operator. Thanks to the A330neo’s latest technologies, Corsair will benefit from cost-effective and eco-efficient solutions, while … read more