Travel news overview

• Rail
• 03/04/2023 07:18

Madagascar seeks bids to repair railway infrastructure after tropical storm ANA

The government of Madagascar has secured funding from the World Bank for the Project for Sustainable Development of the Road Sector (PDDR) and intends to use a portion of the proceeds to pay for the repair of damages to railway infrastructure caused by tropical depression ANA.

The Project for Transport Connectivity Support (P… read more

• Flights
• 03/04/2023 07:17

Emirates celebrates 25 years of operations to Malta

Emirates celebrated its 25th anniversary of service to Malta this week, marking a significant milestone for the airline. Since its inception in 1998, Emirates has transported nearly 1.1 million passengers on over 12,700 flights, making it one of the few travel destinations outside of Europe and the furthest east-bound route from Ma… read more

• Flights
• 03/04/2023 07:14

Renovation of Korhogo airport will be completed by January 2024

Officially launched on November 11, 2019, the renovation of the Korhogo airport - the largest city in northern Cote d'Ivoire- has experienced several delays due to external factors. But the authorities in Abidjan want to reassure the delivery of the site with the start of the next African Cup of Nations soccer, which the country will host.

• Flights
• 03/04/2023 07:12

Air China has resumed flights between China South Africa!

Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, has resumed flights to … read more

• Flights
• 03/04/2023 07:11

Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo to Create 500 Business Linkages

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has unveiled the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2023 to further boost growth of tourism and related opportunities. It will take place from April 26-29 in Kampala.

In its seventh edition, the expo is expected to create 500 business linkages and draw a total of 1,500 local consumers among… read more

• Attractions
• 02/04/2023 22:06

Zimparks increases the entrance fees for Victoria Falls National Park and the Zambezi National Parks

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) announced in December 2022 that it will raise the entrance fees to Victoria Falls Nationa… read more

• Flights
• 02/04/2023 22:04

Ethiopian celebrates 50th anniversary of the start of its service to China

Ethiopian Airlines, is celebrating the 50th year of the commencement of its service to China. The Airline made its first flight to Shanghai on 21 February 1973 and operated there for a while before it shifted its flights to Beijing on 07 November 1973, which is one of its very popular destinations in Asia.

Ethiopian Airlines … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/04/2023 21:51

WTM Africa 2023: Innovative Sustainability Village introduced

WTM Africa will, once again, host the Responsible Tourism Africa Conference, as well as the Responsible Tourism Awards, in 2023. Further to this, the event will lead the way when it comes to sustainable conferences in Africa with the launch of a dedicated sustainability village. WTM Africa 2023 will take place from 0… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/04/2023 21:45

A new look Africa’s Travel Indaba launched

Africa's Travel Indaba is poised to energize attendees from around the world with its fresh new look when it kicks off in Durban from May 8th to May 11th. At a launch event held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, new Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, tourism industry leaders, and members of the media… read more