Travel news overview

• Attractions
• 16/02/2023 19:10

South African National Parks (SANParks) releases update on the state of Kruger National Park

update (16 February 2023): Update from SANParks' Technical Services Roads: the section of road that collapsed before De Laporte is under repair. SANParks is sourcing materials for the base of the road with work expected to be completed by tomorrow. Alternative route onto H3 is through S1 - S3 - H1/1

South Afri… read more

• Flights
• 16/02/2023 19:10

Zimbabwe signs 6 aviation agreements and revises 4 others

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) participated in the 14th Annual International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAN-ICAO) Air Services Negotiations Conference held in Abuja, Nigeria last year. At this event, it signed several bilateral air services agreements (BASAs) and reviewed half a dozen of them.

• Miscellaneous
• 16/02/2023 12:16

ITB Berlin 2023: Return of the Best Exhibitor Award (BEA)

Best of the Best: In 2023, together with ITB Berlin and in partnership with co:compass, the CBS International Business School is again presenting the Best Exhibitor Award (BEA) in a total of 11 categories to exhibitors at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show – All stands will be assessed over two rounds – Honours will be presented at the… read more

• Cruise
• 16/02/2023 12:13

How Africa is looking to invest in boosting cruise tourism after the pandemic

With Africa having borne the brunt of the economic crisis that came with the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns put in place to protect public health, many up-and-coming cruise destinations on the continent are now looking to the resurgent cruise industry for post-pandemic growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic struck globally in March, 2020, lead… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 16/02/2023 12:13

SA Tourism to go ahead with Spurs deal

SA Tourism to Go Ahead With Tottenham Hotspur Deal

SA Tourism announced today that it will be pushing ahead with the controversial almost R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship proposal. The sponsorship would see the football club advertise South Africa as a tourist destination, Eyewitness News reports. Despite condemnation from var… read more

• Cruise
• 16/02/2023 12:07

Cruise Review: Norwegian Jade – 12-night roundtrip Cape Town cruise on South African coast

Norwegian Cruise Line sailed a hugely successful debut cruise season out of Cape Town for the 2022/23 cruise season, offering a second mainstream cruise option for the local and international market, aboard a recently refurbished Norwegian Jade.

Cruise ships have been sailing roundtrip itineraries from Cape Town and Durban fo… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 16/02/2023 11:28

G20 Tourism Side Event Focuses on Rural Tourism for Community Empowerment

The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in in advancing the 2030 Agenda.

UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a Vehicle for Achieving the SDGs. This week’s meeting, held in the Rann… read more

• Accomodation
• 16/02/2023 09:37

Radisson Hotel Group announces its 9th hotel in Nigeria

Radisson Hotel Group  is bringing its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection, to Abuja, Nigeria's capital city and governmental powerhouse. Radisson Collection Hotel & Conference Center, Abuja Nigeria  marks the Group's 9th  hotel and 3rd  Radisson Collection in the country, placing… read more

• Flights
• 16/02/2023 09:26

Air Mauritius resumes direct flights to Cape Town

Air Mauritius, the flag carrier of Mauritius, is set to re-commence its year-round direct service  to … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 16/02/2023 09:25

Zimbabwe participates in International Tourism Exchange in Milan

One of Europe’s leading travel shows, the International Tourism Exchange (BIT) Milan opened its doors today at the Fiera Milano Exhibition Centre in Milan, Italy. BIT invites travel agencies, tour operators, and tourist boards together in one place to exchange experiences and shape the face of travel for the upcoming year. The internation… read more