Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 02/08/2022 08:01

Western Cape Tourism nearing pre-pandemic levels

The Western Cape is encouraged by the recovery of its tourism industry after some areas performed better than before the COVID-19 crisis.

Wesgro, the province's official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, noted tourism was among the industries that are leading the post pandemic recovery. "It's encouraging to… read more

• Destinations
• 02/08/2022 08:01

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Border posts re-open

The South African National Parks (SANParks) Park Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the … read more

• Cruise
• Destinations
• 02/08/2022 08:00

Cape Town to get cruise boost as airlines launch direct flights from US

United Airlines and Delta have announced they will begin flying direct from Washington and Atlanta in the United States to Cape Town, providing the local cruise sector with key airlift capacity. United is the first airline to fly direct between Cape Town and Washington, while Delta will fly direct from Atlanta, t… read more

• Cruise
• 02/08/2022 08:00

Scrapping process begins on former EasyCruise vessel in Dubai

EasyCruiseOne, the ship that launched the failed EasyCruise brand back in 2005, has finally been consigned to the scrap heap in Dubai, with dismantling of the ship now underway. The former EasyCruiseOne has been a firm fixture among the shipyards at Dubai Maritime City near Port Rashid and the Dubai Cruise Terminal for more th… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/08/2022 07:58

South African travel trends in a post-pandemic world

We’ve seen the numbers and the devastating effect that Covid-19 has had on tourism. But things are finally looking up. Leaders in the industry are feeling optimistic after Statistics SA reported that there was an 86.6% increase in income for tourist accommodation for the year ending May 2022.  So, just what factors are driving people to tra… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/08/2022 07:57

Tourism startup and Entrepreneurship Expo kickstart AYTIS 2022

After weeks and days of countdown to the 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation summit, the hour is here and speakers, experts, and seasoned tourism practitioners have arrived in Windhoek for the continent’s leading pan-African youth tourism event.

The event which is being held under the theme ‘’developing youth and innovativ… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 02/08/2022 07:57

South Africa: New rhino poaching figures

South Africa's Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has released the rhino poaching figures for the first six mont… read more

• Flights
• 01/08/2022 20:03

Nigerian airlines operate 1080hrs less than industry standard annually, poses threat to survival

CEO of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi says Nigerian airlines operate 1080 hours less than the bench marked industry standard stressing that limited operational hours at several airports leads to only daylight operations and this systematically reduces the window for aircraft utilization which becomes a threat to the airlines survival.… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/08/2022 20:01

Should you fly business class

Business class is becoming increasingly popular in today's world. Many are positioning business flights  as a luxury. In this article, we'll assist you to understand whether it's worth flying business class and whether it really is the best way to get to your destination.… read more

• Flights
• 01/08/2022 20:00

Delta will fly to Cape Town and Tahiti and restore Tel Aviv service

Delta will launch nonstop service from Atlanta to Cape Town, and from Los Angeles to Tahiti on Dec. 17.

Delta will fly three-times weekly service between Atlanta and Cape Town with a three-class Airbus A350 and will be the lone carrier on the route, according to Cirium flight schedule data. It already flies to Johannesburg.&n… read more