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Covid-19: Namibia clarifies entry requirements
Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS) has released a circular letter adressed to all regional directors to clarify r… read more
Kenya Airways interlines with Airlink
Kenya Airways is teaming up with South Africa’s Airlink in the form of an interline agreement. This agreement will allow for a combination of Kenya Airways/Airlink itineraries, allowing passengers from one airline to connect to additional destinations on the other carrier’s network.
“These new routes will positively impact th… read more
AIDA Cruises to resume cruises from Germany for a third time
Germany’s AIDA Cruises, part of the Carnival Corporation of cruise lines, will resume cruise operations out of Kiel, Germany later this month. AIDA Cruises is resuming cruise operations with its ship AIDAsol, sailing roundtrip from Kiel on short itinerary, the details of which have not yet been released.
AIDAsol will b… read more
Latest luxe safari amenity is exclusive use
Exclusive-use safari camps and villas, private air charters and even island buyouts have always been in demand for the high-end, affluent traveler seeking ultimate luxury. The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced that demand from a much wider demographic of travelers and is opening unique opportunities for the travel trade.
"The concept of exc… read more
Tourism activity in oil-importing MENA countries expected to bounce back by 2023
The tourism sectors in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are only expected to bounce back by 2023 and the recovery will depend on rapid vaccine distribution and investments in digital technology, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) said.
Recovery, however, is expected to be "gradual and limited" and will be slow… read more
Gourmet Getaway at Schoone Oordt in Swellendam (28 & 29 May 2021)
Stylish Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam is presenting a mouth-watering gourmet weekend on 28 and 29 May 2021 to showcase the culinary stars of the historical town, and further afield.
The charming country hotel is situated in the heart of Swellen… read more
New Report Shows Value of IP to the Tourism Sector
A new report published jointly by WIPO and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on the value of intellectual property in boosting tourism shows how the IP system creates a favorable ecosystem for innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in the sector.
The publication, entitled “Boosting Tourism Development through Int… read more
Ingula Nature Reserve designated as South Africa’s 27th Ramsar Site
The Ingula Nature Reserve in South Africa has been declared a Wetland of International Importance ("Ramsar Site") by the … read more
RwandAir resumes services to Lusaka
Its services to Harare and Cape Town will resume on May 14, 2021, with two weekly flights on Fridays and Sundays.
Most Europeans ‘willing to travel’ this summer
Most Europeans are willing to travel by the end of August, demonstrating the “significant amount of pent-up demand which has accumulated following months of travel restrictions,” a new report has found.
Successful vaccination programs and the advent of health certification means that 5… read more
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