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LIFT to launch flights to Durban
South African airline Lift has announced that it will be adding flights to Durban in KwaZulu-Natal to its domestic network. The airline is set to … read more
White rhino calves born after the largest-ever single translocation to Rwanda
Rwanda’s Akagera National Park witnessed the birth of White rhino calves after the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken last year.
The birth of the calves is seen as an essential step toward establishing Akagera as a critical rhino breeding stronghold.
In November 2021, 30 white rhinos were introduc… read more
Sudanese conglomerate DAL Group and Air Arabia announce joint venture to launch new airline in Sudan
Sudan’s most innovative and customer-focused conglomerate, DAL Group, and Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, today announced the planned launch of “Air Arabia Sudan”, a joint-venture company to be based in Khartoum International Airport.
Air Arabia Sudan will fol… read more
Delta bolsters its South Africa service
Delta Air Lines is expanding its South Africa network, introducing a seasonal "triangular" route from Atlanta to Johannesburg and on to Cape Town starting Dec. 2. The route will be flown four times weekly and will complement the carrier's nonstop service from both Cape Town and Johannesburg to Atlanta, which means both cities will … read more
Five new international flights launching in South Africa
With South Africa’s domestic airline industry under increasing pressure, international airlines are taking advantage of a post-Covid boom in demand by launching several new flight paths that will come into effect before the end of the year.
South Africa’s remaining domestic airlines are likely to remain under pressure for the nex… read more
Hotel property forum comes to Jo’burg
Radisson Hotel Group is to sponsor the 2022 API (Africa Property Investment) Hospitality Forum, taking place on September 22 in Johannesburg.
A media release from Radisson says the event will be attended by industry leaders and stakeholders who will provide a fresh perspective and new insights into the South African and African h… read more
Princess Cruises unveils its largest Next Generation ship – Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that is the brand’s largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests. The new Sun Princess boasts stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms and next level stateroom accommodations while remaining … read more
New rhino population estimates released
According to a report to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) African and Asian Rhino Specialist Groups, the total rhino population worldwi… read more
Tourism in Africa Following Covid-19
Tourism has been a fundamental component of the African economy for years, with many countries depending on the industry as a primary source of revenue.
In addition to supporting the economy directly through foreign currency, tourism in Africa has become a reliable source of income for many locals. Some of these individuals w… read more
Air France to serve 171 destinations including 5 new routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle in Winter 2
After a summer marked by strong demand for travel, Air France is continuing to reopen its global network. During the 2022-2023 winter season (November 2022 – March 2023), the airline will serve 171 destinations, including 86 long-haul and 85 short- and medium-haul. The company’s entire fleet will be in operation and … read more
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