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  • Beyond Africa

UAE FlyDubai flydubai resumes flights to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan

The Dubai-based carrier resumes direct flights to Ashgabat with a twice-weekly service from 23 January 2023, growing its network to nine points in Central Asia

Ashgabat is the capital and largest city in Turkmenistan and is nestled in between the vast Karakum Desert and Kopetdag mountains. The city is known for its abundance … read more


  • Destinations

SouthAfrica Capetown City of Cape Town issues notice on closed beaches

The City of Cape Town has reminded residents and visitors that Milnerton Lagoon, Milnerton Estuary Mouth and Lagoon Beach remain closed for swimming due to pollution in the Diep River.

"There has been ongoing pollution within the Diep River that has been well publicised. The Diep River discharges at the estuary mouth at Lagoon Beach… read more


  • Miscellaneous

Iata Official IATA statement on imposition of travel restrictions for travelers from China

“Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travelers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years.

Research undertaken around the arriv… read more



  • Conservation & Wildlife

Zanzibar's Chumbe Island receives UN award

THE famous Chumbe tourist Island, located off Stone Town coastal area, has received prestigious international award for its eco-architecture and low carbon eco-tourism and conservation management.

The Global Forum on Human Settlements, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, has recognized Chumbe Island… read more


  • Destinations

Kenya Magical Kenya Kenya's Tourist arrivals from January to November Up 74.5%

Kenya has recorded a 74.5 per cent jump in tourists visiting the country from January to November compared to the same period last year, the latest industry data shows.

According to a performance update by the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), the total number of arrivals in Kenya during the January - November 2022 period was 1,321,887 fro… read more



  • Destinations

Tanzania High Speed Internet on Mt. Kilimanjaro to promote tourism

TOUR Operators in Tanzania and some tour leaders worldwide have expressed their joy as hikers are now able to communicate with the rest of the world on top of Mount Kilimanjaro, many salutes to the Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) for bringing the world to the iconic mountain, which attracts thousands of tourists ever… read more


  • Cruise

Kenya Mombasa cruise terminal finally opens for business with arrival of two ships

After many months of sitting idle due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mombasa’s new cruise terminal has finally recieved its first cruise ships with the arrival of World Odyssey and Oceania’s Nautica.

World Odyssey called in November, while Nautica called in Mombasa this week, carrying 800 and 500 cruise passengers repectively, which loca… read more


  • Flights

UAE Emirates Emirates reaffirms its industry-leading safety standards

Emirates has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence in the industry given the complexity of airline operations.

Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Safety is one of Emirates’ core values, and since day one, we’ve cont… read more


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