Travel news overview
Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news customized as per your requirements.
South African Airways (SAA) announces that it has been given
the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet to pave the way
for the national carrier to relaunch international routes and increase
seat capacity for its regional and domestic destinations.
Interim
CEO, Professor John Lamola, says the airline’… read more
Cronos Airlines Benin officially started its commercial operations on Thursday 4 May 2023. From its base in Cotonou, the new startup, a subsidiary of the Equatorial Guinean group of the same name, is showing its regional ambitions.
The 5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge is set to take place from May 31 to June 2, 2023, in Swakopmund, Namibia, hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism. Swakopmund is a coastal city west of the capital, Windhoek, known for its beautiful sandy beaches.
In collaboration with the UNWTO and… read more
Rano Air obtained its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) on 14 April 2023. With this precious sesame in hand, the launch of commercial activities of the new private operator, which becomes Nigeria's 12th active scheduled airline, was expected.
In order to improve connectivity between the various regions of Nigeria, the government of President Muhamadu Buhari has made the construction and renovation of airports its main focus. The latest major project of his administration is the renovation and expansion of the Katsina International Airport in the northwest of the country.
Eswatini Air launched its commercial operations on 26 March 2023. A start-up, in four stages, which will see the opening of three routes in South Africa by June. After Johannesburg, Durban will be added to the destination map of the young carrier, which operates Embraer aircraft.
All roads lead to Durban this week, as the 2023 edition of Africa's Travel Indaba (ATI)-- the continent's premier tourism trade show -- gets underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
Africa's Travel Indaba 2023, which takes place from Monday to Thursday, aims to reach pre-COVID-19 participation levels.… read more
The 115-island destination was extensively represented on the
international media platform for four days at the Arabian Travel Market
(ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from May 1st to 4th 2023.
The delegation was led by the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Sherin
Francis and was accompanied by Mrs Bernadette Willemin, the Direc… read more
The Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa's largest aviation group, has opened the second phase of the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, which is now the largest hotel on the continent. The hotel, which opened its first phase in January 2019, now offers a total of 1,024 modern rooms and suites, including fully equipped apartments for long and s… read more
The Eswatini Rail Link project team has spearheaded the project to reach significant milestones on its growth path. This is a joint effort between Transnet Freight Rail and Eswatini Railways. The project is currently at the Project Affected People resettlement phase. Many alternative resettlement sites have been prepared for the construct… read more
SAA announces fleet expansion (one Airbus A330 and 5 A320s) to relaunch long-haul routes
Cronos Airlines Benin takes off
5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit moves to Swakopmund
All-Embraer operator Rano Air launches operations with Kano - Abuja flight
Nigeria launches USD 51 million renovation of Katsina International Airport
Eswatini Air makes Durban its second destination in South Africa
Africa's Travel Indaba kicks off in Durban
Seychelles showcases diverse tourism products at 2023 Arabian Travel Market
The second phase of the Skylight Hotel in Ethiopia has been inaugurated
Update On Eswatini Rail Link (ESRL) Project
