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Destination study: Cape Town named third greatest city on Earth
According to the biggest independent destination study since the Covid-19 pandemic, Cape Town in … read more
Africa's Tourism Operators need local visitors
With international tourism still in a slump, African tour companies need local visitors to stimulate tourism. But many on the continent can't afford to travel.
The Zambezi River meanders through the picturesque border region between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
About midway along its course, the Zambezi's waters thunder 110 met… read more
TAAG will operate flights between Luanda and Madrid in codeshare with Iberia
The Angolan state airline TAAG (Transportes Aéreos Angolanos) will operate flights between the African country and Spain starting on July 27 after the two nations signed an agreement this Thursday, company sources confirmed to EFE.
“TAAG and Iberia signed a strategic alliance in Madrid based on a codeshare and interline agreement th… read more
2022 Africa’s Travel Indaba: Ghanaian Tour Operators ready for business
A selected group from the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) have already touched down in Durban in readiness for this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba which takes place from May 2 – 5 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, South Africa.
The group which comprises 15 buyers is led by TOUGHA President, Mrs. … read more
Tswalu introduces Rhino conservation experience
Tswalu, South Africa’s largest private game reserve,is introducing a conservation experience focusing on generic data collection of endangered rhino populations of the Southern Kalahari ecosystem. From April to September, guests are welcomed… read more
KwaZulu-Natal: Umgeni Steam Railway forced to cease operations due to flood damage!
The devastating floods in mid-April 2022 caused extensive damage to Durban's iconic Umgeni Steam Railway's track. Flooding washed away the foundation under the railway at several parts of the track, leaving the railway line hanging in the air.… read more
Passenger traffic recovery continues in March says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for March 2022 demonstrating that the recovery of air travel continues. Impacts from the conflict in Ukraine on air travel demand were quite limited overall while Omicron-related effects continued to be confined largely to Asian domestic markets.
Total traff… read more
Updated entry requirements for international travellers
South African Health minister Joe Phaahla has gazetted new Covid-19 regulations under the National Health Act to replace … read more
Greater collaboration among African countries needed to advance tourism on the continent - Minister
Africa's Travel Indaba, which is currently taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban officially opened this year's event with a call for the continent to work collaboratively to drive tourism growth, so as to accelerate the sector's recovery. Over 634 and 625 buyers took their place at the con… read more
Asky Airlines start services to Cabo Verde in June
ASKY Airlines has announced the commencement of passenger service to the capital of Cabo Verde, Praia from June 2 this year.
The Capital of the Archipelago Island Praia will have a seamless connection to ASKY’s vast network covering all of West, Central and South African markets with three weekly flights.
These flights will be… read more
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