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Royal Caribbean Group provided an update on the status of its business and the impact of the Omicron variant. Knowledge about COVID-19 and how to deal with it have been in a constant state of flux for the last two years. Omicron has significantly altered the COVID-19 landscape for everyone, and the Royal Caribbean Group is no exception.… read more
With 2022 around the corner, Africa experts have shared their top trends to Africa for the coming year:
"We expect to see more requests for private experiences that allow guests to enjoy specific attractions in the most exclusive way possible," said Wayne Nupen, regional touring director at AndBeyond.
"'Restorative safaris… read more
Weather:
- much the same as January
- traditionally flood season
- heavy rains can cause rivers to suddenly burst their banks
Temperatures:
- between 18°C - 33°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 33°C = [(33x9)]/5 + 32 = 91.4°F)
- visit our
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"This country is really underrated," a German tourist told my tour guide friend upon seeing the fogy atmosphere around Arbe-Robue, a roadside village about 10 kilometers from Asmara on the way to Massawa. Around the months between November and March, it is a usual scenery while descending to the port city. This is just before finding out about t… read more
Mantis St. Helena, on the remote British Overseas Territory of St. Helena, is set to reopen in September, having temporarily closed operations in 2020 due to international travel restrictions.
The Mantis St. Helena occupies the original East India Company's barracks (built in 1774), and is located in Jamestown, the island's c… read more
Emirates has added eight more African countries to its travel ban list. The UAE-based carrier will no longer accept travelers originating from Angola, Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Ethiopia. Outbound passenger flights to the aforementioned destinations will not be affected.
The flight ban will come… read more
THE just-ended Christmas holiday saw a rebound of the hotel and tourism industry in Kariba that had experienced a battering due to successive Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.
According to industry sources, occupancy levels at registered hotels and lodges were at 100%.
This resulted in desperate accommodation seekers … read more
The leadership and key contributions of Kenya and Senegal to Africa’s aviation sector were the focus of recent bilateral meetings among ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and Mr. James Macharia, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport (top image), and Mr. Alioune Sarr, Minister of Tourism and Transport of Senegal.
The… read more
The Nigerian Government is planning to introduce a slot system in a bid to address the present imbalance in the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) arrangements with other countries.
Speaking with aviation journalists recently at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General, Nigerian Ci… read more
Kenya has continued to cement herself as a global champion in wildlife tourism after being named World’s Leading Safari Destination 2021 by World Travel Awards (WTA).
This announcement was made on 16 th December during the WTA grand final winners’ day 2021 to celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and to… read more
Royal Caribbean Group provides update on COVID-19, Omicron variant impact
Six top trends for travel to Africa in 2022
Kruger National Park Calendar - February 2022
Eritrea - Incredible Tourism Treasure
Mantis St. Helena set to reopen in September
EK stops accepting travelers from 8 more African Nations
Boom for Kariba Hotel, Tourism Operators During Festive Season
Accelerating aviation recovery in Africa
Nigeria to introduce slot system for foreign airlines soon
Kenya is world's leading Safari destination in 2021
