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Set in a tree-lined suburban sanctuary in the heart of Johannesburg’s residential Sandton, The Catalyst Hotel opens its doors for the first time and aims to live up to its name by sparking a change in the way people invest, live and visit South Africa’s financial capital.
The latest addition to the NEWMARK Hotels, Reserves, Lodge… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it will be going cash free from 01 September 2021. The cash free payment system will be implemented in a two-phased approach. Out of a total of 20 National Parks spread across the seven provinces of … read more
According to a travel update by Emirates, United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have announced that effective 05 August 2021 “eligible customers” from … read more
Prior to the health crisis, Jambojet had started building its regional network by opening services to Entebbe (February 2018), Mogadishu (November 2018) and Kigali (November 2019). The low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways also offered flights to Bujumbura on behalf of its parent company. All its routes were suspended last year due to the … read more
MSC Cruises‘ focus on testing rather than vaccinations will help it resume cruises in South Africa, while Norwegian Cruise Line’s current vaccine mandate is due to expire just before the new SA cruise season begins. Several cruise lines have itineraries scheduled from Cape Town for the coming 2021/22 season, but low vaccinate uptake in th… read more
Airlink announced it will resume flights between Johannesburg and George from August 11.
‘The suspension of services on the route by two other local airlines, provides an opportunity for Airlink to offer customers travelling between Gauteng and the Garden Route, our convenient, reliable and premium service,’ said Airlink CEO … read more
On 14 May, United Airlines re-launched its service to Accra after a 9-year absence. From Washington - home to the second largest population of Ghanaians in the United States - the carrier is showing satisfactory results and is already thinking of strengthening the route.
United Airlines will increase service to Accra fr… read more
As part of Emirates’ commitment to continuous innovation and an unmatched customer experience, the airline is providing passengers with various touchless innovations for a safe and seamless travel experience. To minimize touch amid the pandemic, Emirates has launched a series of contactless technology for passengers, including the … read more
Fuel continues to be a key cost element in the cost structure of airlines. In 2011, AFRAA set up a Fuel Steering Committee with the primary mission of finding ways to reduce the cost burden and also address issues relating to fuel quality, taxes and charges.
Initiated by the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA), the 'Fuel … read more
For the first time in over 275 days, data from SiteMinder’s World Hotel Index reveals that on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the volume of bookings to hotels in Germany again began exceeding the global average.
Following generally stable cases and a ramping vaccine campaign, German hotel bookings have risen rapidly in recen… read more
NEWMARK Hotels, Reserves, Lodges & Residences launches The Catalyst Hotel, Johannesburg
12 National Parks in South Africa will go cash-free from September 2021
Emirates to allow "eligible" travellers from South Africa and Zambia to transit in Dubai
Low-cost carrier Jambojet will fly to Goma in the DRC next month, its first regional destination
Low rate of vaccination in South Africa a possible threat to 2021/22 season
Airlink to resume Joburg – George services 11 August
United Airlines to fly daily to Accra from December
AFRAA fuel programme: half a million dollars in fuel savings for 12 African companies
German hotel bookings lead Europe’s growth rate, are back to outpacing the global average
