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Arik Air boosts capacity with leased aircraft
Arik Air said it has leased a Boeing 737-700 aircraft in order to enhance its operational capacity.
The airline, in a statement by Mr. Adebanji Ola, its Communication Manager, said that the aircraft, which was leased from Eznis Airways would be deployed to operations on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. According to Ola, the aircr… read more
UNWTO launches #MyAfrica campaign to promote unique Tourism Stories
The social media campaign is purposed to create powerful storytelling about Africa through the conveyance of solid messages and emotional stories which will co… read more
South African Tourism announces new campaign
South Africa has an unbelievable diversity of things to do and places to explore in all its nine provinces and this week South African Tourism kicks off a campaign to showcase this wide variety of tourism attraction and experiences across the country.
For most of this year, South Africans’ movements have been restrict… read more
Marine Environment Protection Award for MSC
MSC Cruises has won at the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) 2020 Marine Environment Protection Awards, being honored with the Maritime Industry category award, according to a press release.
The company said the award notes the its multifaceted environmental work and acknowledges three ke… read more
Lufthansa Group fares can be rebooked FOC until end of February
Since the end of August, all fares of Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings can be rebooked as often as desired free of charge. Originally, this fare offer was valid for (re-)bookings until the end of the year. Now the offer to the customer is being extended: all airline fares can now be rebooked free of cha… read more
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch is the brand's first property in South Africa, offering guests access to world-class hospitality in the heart of Umhlanga. Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch opens its doors to guests today. The 14-story, 203-room hotel, located in Umhlanga, is the latest addition to the growing Hilton Garden Inn portfolio, on… read more
Avoya prepares for the resumption of travel
Avoya Travel, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, is set to kick off Part Two of its annual Avoya Conference, which takes place December 1-4, 2020, with a newly added pre-conference event on November 30. Understanding the financial difficulties travel agencies are experiencing due to the global pandemic and the importance… read more
FAAN management inspects 23 airports
The FAAN team comprising managing director, … read more
Royal Caribbean: Odyssey of the Seas floated out
Royal Caribbean‘s new Quantum Ultra-class cruise ship, Odyssey of the Seas, has taken to the water for the first time, leaving her construction dry dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard this week. The float out of Odyssey of the Seas marks a major milestone in her construction timeline, with final fit out and finish, sea trials and deli… read more
New airplane for Sky Mali
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