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Table Mountain Cableway is temporarily out of service following a fire
Cape Town's Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has announced earlier today (25 October 2024) that the … read more
South African Airways considers sale of Heathrow slots amid financial challenges
South African Airways (SAA) is considering the sale of its coveted landing rights at major international airports, including London Heathrow, as it seeks to secure a financial lifeline amid prolonged financial troubles, reports News24. This possibility was raised in a recent briefing to Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Acc… read more
Uganda Airlines will send it A330 Neo to Gatwick
Uganda Airlines, the national flag carrier of Uganda, has made a significant change in its flight plans. Initially, the airline had plans to fly to London-Heathrow, one of the busiest airports in the world. However, a recent shift in strategy has led to a change in destination. Now, the airline has set its sights on London-Gatwi… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Mata-Mata Rest Camp switches to 24-hour solar power
The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the Mata-Mata Rest Ca… read more
Air Mauritius again with direct flights to Geneva this Winter 2024-2025
Air Mauritius, the national carrier of the island nation, has unveiled its plans to resume direct flight operations between Geneva, Switzerland (GVA) and Mauritius (MRU) for the winter season of 2024-2025. This announcement marks the return of this popular route for the second year in a row, reflecting the route's success and the h… read more
Unlock the full power of your eSIM
Insider tips on how to maximise using an eSIM that could save you considerable data consumption At some point during your daily internet and social media trawl, you’ll probably have encountered the term “eSIM.” You wouldn’t be wrong to think the name sounds a bit techy—it most definitely is since it is an acronym for “Embedded Subsc… read more
United Airlines unveils largest Winter schedule, expands flights to Africa, etc.
United Airlines is launching its largest winter schedule ever, with nearly 4,600 daily flights during peak season.
The expanded schedule includes new international routes, such as nonstop flights to Marrakech, Morocco, and Cebu, Philippines (from Tokyo Narita), and increased service to Latin America, Southern Europe, and top … read more
“Business Tourism: The engine of global connections and future solutions,” -UN Tourism Chief at ICCA
The global meetings and events community has converged in the vibrant Emirate of Abu Dhabi for the ICCA 2024 Global Congress, a premier gathering of industry professionals from 20-23 October. With a focus on shaping the future of international business tourism, the event explores the latest trends, innovations and collaborative strategie… read more
Transcorp Hotels Records 67 Percent Revenue Growth, Profit Up By 192 Percent in Q3
Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transcorp Group, has announced its Q3 results for 2024.
The company reported a strong performance with a 67% revenue growth from N28.97 billion in Q3 2023 to N48.49 billion in Q3 2024 and a 192% increase in profit before tax from N5.64 billion in Q3 2023 to N16.44 billion in Q3, 20… read more
FlyNamibia resumed flights to Lüderitz
Namibian privately-owned domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia has resumed weekday flights to the coastal town of Lüderitz in the Karas … read more
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