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Namibia: MR118 (Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund) has been reopened
The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia's road sector, has informed the public that the MR118 (… read more
Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to selected museums on Human Rights Day
Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Human Rights Day (21 March 2023). This inc… read more
Waldorf Astoria to Debut in Seychelles
South Africa to feature on longest ever World Cruise for Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a World Cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner for 2026 that will break all previous records in terms of cruise duration.
The 154-night voyage will visit 41 countries on 6 continents, with 431 free shore excursions offered for the full itinerary, including a tour to the UNESCO World He… read more
Karachi back to Ethiopian’s Network after almost two decades
Ethiopian Airlines is restoring flights to Karachi, Pakistan, this May after an absence of almost 20 years.
The Star Alliance member will begin service from its hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport (KHI) on May 1, flying four t… read more
Comeback for ITB Berlin: International travel industry focuses on strong participation and personal
With the exhibition grounds almost fully booked and high demand from the Middle East, the cruise industry and travel technology se… read more
UNWTO at ITB Berlin: Setting Priorities for Tourism
ITB Berlin is the world's biggest tourism and travel trade fair. This week's event was the first in-person ITB for four years and comes as the sector's recovery is well underway. According to UNWTO, international tourism could reach 80 to 95% of pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year, with 70 million international arrivals r… read more
Business travel in some areas is still far below pre-pandemic levels
For business travel, the return to pre-pandemic normality has been moved back two years to 2026. Inflation, China’s economic problems and the effects on global supply chains were among the reasons listed by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) on Wednesday at ITB Berlin 2023. Basic parameters concerning business travel had also … read more
TBCSA welcomes appointment of new Tourism Minister
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has noted the changes to the executive announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. As the private sector tourism lobby, we welcome the appointment of Minister Patricia de Lille to the tourism portfolio. We also take this opportunity to thank former Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and wish h… read more
Bontebok National Park: Breede River Campsite temporarily closed
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Breede River Campsite inside the Bontebok National Park is temporarily closed. The Breede River, which flows through the National Park, is… read more
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