Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 09/09/2021 15:17

Nairobi Action Plan for Africa Tourism recovery calls for initiation of appropriate actions

Ministers responsible for Tourism in Africa have been challenged to take the lead and initiate appropriate actions in their respective countries.

The call was made at the recent Tourism Recovery Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted by the Ministries of Tourism and Wildlife of the… read more

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 09/09/2021 05:43

Qatar Airways to enter Kazakhstan market

The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan has confirmed that Qatar Airways plans to begin flying to the country in October. According to the government body, the carrier will launch a Doha (… read more

• Flights
• 09/09/2021 05:43

Emirates expands operations in South Africa

This is the airline's largest weekly schedule to South Africa since the start of the pandemic, which aims to bring more competitive choices for customers wishing to visit Dubai, and through Dubai to the airline's network of over 120 global destinations.

The ramp up of operations will see double daily flights to Johannesburg, inclu… read more

• Destinations
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 09/09/2021 05:42

Sanparks launches Reality TV Series

The South African National Parks (SANParks) will launch a 13-week reality TV series on 7 October 2021 at 21:30 on Mzansi Magic DSTV channel 161.

To be hosted by actress Rami Chuene and renowned life coach Romeo Mabasa, the series, Away for Repair, will showcase the heartfelt stories of ordinary people taking much-needed time … read more

• Accomodation
• 09/09/2021 05:42

The RIU chain reopens two hotels in Cape Verde

RIU is reopening its luxury 5-star Riu Palace Boavista hotel today after a closure that lasted more than one year. This is good news for the chain, its employees and the guests, as this means resuming its activity on this paradise destination. On Friday, it will be joined by the Riu Funana hotel, the second establishment to open on… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/09/2021 05:40

African tourism leaders identify investments as key to sustainable recovery

The African Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Cabo Verde to strengthen their cooperation and advance plans for recovery and sustainable growth.

The 64th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) saw 23 countries represented on the island of Sal, with 21 Ministers of Tourism joining five… read more

• Flights
• 09/09/2021 05:40

Uganda Airlines to fly to Dubai from October with A330neo

Last month, Uganda Airlines added its A330-800neo fleet to its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), which now allows it to build its transcontinental network.

Uganda Airlines will operate its inaugural flight to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in October, the airline announced on its Twitter account on Wednesday. This is its … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 08/09/2021 22:27

Emirates carried 15.8 million passengers as the largest international airline in 2020

What a difference a year makes. Over the summer travel months of July and August, Emirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at its hub, compared to 402,000 customers during the same period in 2020, highlighting the safe and smooth resumption of international travel to and through Dubai.

In fact, in 2020, Emirates was the largest intern… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 08/09/2021 22:27

UNWTO joins investors with tourism leaders at Cabo Verde forum

UNWTO has celebrated the second edition of the Global Tourism Investment Forum. Joining Ministers of Tourism for the event in Cabo Verde were business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors, with a special focus on innovation and sustainable recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the crisis causing levels of Foreign … read more

• Beyond Africa
• 08/09/2021 22:26

British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme

British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme. The airline said this marked a further commitment to put sustainability at the heart of its business, from reducing emissions and waste and positively contributing to the communities it serves, to creating a great place for people to work in order to bu… read more