Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 12/01/2023 21:30

Nigeria inaugurates the Muhammadu Buhari Int'l Cargo Airport in Damaturu

In order to facilitate the export of its agricultural products, Nigeria has been building cargo airports for some years. Some have already been completed, while half a dozen are currently under BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer) tender.

• Flights
• 12/01/2023 21:27

Emirates invests in high-speed internet in A350 aircraft

Emirates will offer passengers yet another opportunity to ‘fly better’, with new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024.

The new agreement will significantly improve the passenger experience with enhanced connectivity an… read more

• Flights
• 12/01/2023 21:26

Turkish Airlines to resume flights between Istanbul and Lusaka

The President of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, announced in December 2022 that … read more

• Destinations
• 12/01/2023 21:26

Tourism 2023 - Seychelles aims to maintain arrival figures at 330,000

Seychelles' tourism department is seeking to maintain arrivals at 330,000 visitors in the face of forecasted challenges in 2023, whilst the tourism minister spoke strongly about the need for tourism establishments and services to maintain a consistent standard.

These were outlined during the 2022 Tourism Annual Performance Review me… read more

• Accomodation
• Travel-tech
• 12/01/2023 21:26

Amadeus and Key Data announce Business Intelligence partnership

As travel trends continue to evolve, so have the lodging options available to travelers. From hotels to short-term rentals, travelers have more choices than ever. For hoteliers, property managers, and tourism organizations trying to understand what’s happening in their market and how they are performing against their competitive set, a f… read more

• Travel-tech
• 10/01/2023 23:17

GIATA and 2HUB announce global collaboration

GIATA, a global leader in content solutions in the travel industry, announced a partnership with 2HUB, one of the fastest growing B2B travel booking platforms that provides a superior booking experience for travel agents with top travel deals, wide range of properties, flexibility and convenience. This collaboration will allow 2HUB to leverage o… read more

• Attractions
• 10/01/2023 23:16

Cape Town: Llandudno beach temporarily closed

The City of Cape Town has announced that Llandudno beach is closed since 09 January 2023 until further notice. This is a precautionary measure. There was an overflow from a sewer pump station after an ultrasonic level sensor became f… read more

• Flights
• 10/01/2023 23:00

Ethiopian Airlines flights to China to return to pre-Covid levels

Ethiopian Airlines, the leading airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that the frequency of its flights to Chinese cities will increase as of February 06, 2023 ultimately returning to the pre-COVID19 levels on March 01, 2023 following the lifting of restrictions by the Government of China.

As of February 06, 2023, Ethiopi… read more

• Flights
• 10/01/2023 22:59

United and Emirates seek approval for codeshare plans

United Airlines and Emirates have applied to the US Transportation Department (DOT) to implement their planned codeshare partnership.

Documents filed with the government agency show that the first phase of the agreement covers almost 300 routes.

United intends to place its UA c… read more

• Flights
• 10/01/2023 22:58

Air Mauritius to return to New Delhi in May 2023, after a 3-year absence

In early 2020, Air Mauritius suspended its flights to India due to the closure of the borders following the coronavirus pandemic. Since the reopening of the Indian skies, the Mauritian national airline has only re-launched its service to Mumbai, maintaining the suspension of the service to New Delhi.