Travel news overview

• Flights
• 05/11/2023 19:56

African Air transport cost remains a barrier to tourism growth

President Paul Kagame said the high cost of air travel to Africa and within Africa remains a barrier to the growth of the tourism sector, which calls for the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

He was speaking at the official opening of World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) 2023, on November 2… read more

• Flights
• 05/11/2023 19:17

AWA celebrates 4 millionth passenger and marks milestone in aviation history

Africa World Airlines marked a significant milestone on October 31, 2023, when Mr. Rodney Olusola Adewole became their 4 millionth passenger since the airline’s establishment in September 2012.

Mr. Adewole, who had checked in at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, received a warm welcome at Kotoka International A… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/11/2023 19:03

SEGITTUR and FITUR launch “The AI for Tourism Awards 2024”.

• Attractions
• 04/11/2023 08:04

Kruger National Park Calendar - December

Weather:

• height of summer
• very hot & humid days
• warm nights
• often spectacular lightning storms

Temperatures:

• between 18°C - 34°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 34°C = [(34x9)]/5 + 32 = 93.2°F)
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• Flights
• 04/11/2023 08:03

Royal Air Maroc charts expansion

Royal Air Maroc plans to open a series of new U.S. routes in the coming years as part of a strategic vision what would turn the Oneworld Alliance member into a global east-west and north-south connector.

On the drawing board for the Moroccan national carrier is Casablanca-Los Angeles service by 2027. Then, service from Morocco to Sa… read more

• Flights
• 04/11/2023 08:00

British Airways strengthens its presence in Accra with the addition of flights from Gatwick

British Airways serves more than 65 countries worldwide, including seven in Africa, among them Ghana. Constantly seeking to adapt to market needs, the British national airline has just opened a second route to Accra, this time departing from Gatwick.

• Miscellaneous
• 04/11/2023 07:58

Senegal becomes first African nation to sign the International Code for the Protection of Tourists

Senegal has taken a pioneering step as the first African nation to sign the International Code for the Protection of Tourists, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring the safety and rights of travellers in the post-COVID era.

At the 25th General Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary Gen… read more

• Flights
• 04/11/2023 07:57

Conakry : Elysian Airlines décroche son CTA

Elysian Airlines is ready to start commercial operations. Only a short time in the making, the young carrier has just been awarded its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

• Flights
• 03/11/2023 23:34

Qatar Airways starts flying to AlUla in Saudi Arabia

Qatar Airways has launched service to AlUla, an emerging Saudi Arabian tourism destination.

Qatar made its first landing at AlUla on Sunday and will fly to the northwestern oasis city twice weekly from its Doha hub.

Flydubai also flies twice weekly to AlUla, from Dubai.

AlUla is the home of Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first Un… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 03/11/2023 23:33

Botswana Tourism Organization participates in Tourism Expo Japan

Botswana Tourism Organisation is participating at the Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) also formerly referred to as Japan Association of Travel Agents – JATA from the 26th – 29th October, in Osaka.

Minister of Environment and Tourism Hon. Philda Nani Kereng, Ambassador of the Republic of the Botswana in Japan His Excellency Major … read more