Travel news overview

• Flights
• 18/09/2023 22:58

Air Belgium is cancelling all scheduled passenger flights to focus on ACMI and freight

Air Belgium’s Board of Directors decides to focus its development exclusively on cargo and ACMI and files for judicial reorganisation by way of amicable agreement to ensure its long-term viability and growth

Following a series of external events that have weakened the company in recent years (COVID, the war in Ukraine, soaring fuel … read more

• Flights
• 18/09/2023 07:14

Nigeria-based Air Peace orders five new Embraer E175s for fleet expansion and renewal

Nigeria-based Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for five Embraer E175 aircraft. This strategic decision marks a significant step forward and is in alignment with Air Peace’s ongoing strategy of modernising its fleet. This acquisition is in line with Air Peace’s determination to become the operator of the la… read more

• Flights
• 18/09/2023 07:14

Brussels Airlines launches Nairobi flights

Belgium’s national carrier, Brussels Airlines, is enhancing its service to East Africa by launching flights to Nairobi, Kenya, and increasing frequencies to Kigali, Rwanda, starting in June 2024. The airline remains committed to growing its network in Sub-Saharan Africa, its most important market.

The new destinatio… read more

• Flights
• 18/09/2023 07:11

Lufthansa to launch a new nonstop service to South Africa

German flag carrier, Lufthansa, is set to launch a new nonstop service to South Africa. The airline, which already operates return… read more

• Attractions
• 18/09/2023 07:11

Garden Route National Park: Storm surge in Tsitsikamma

South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that a storm surge is currently happening around the Tsitsikamma section of the … read more

• Flights
• 18/09/2023 07:10

LAM Mozambique to launch flights between Maputo and Cape Town

The official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town & the Western Cape, WESGRO, announced in a press release (1… read more

• Attractions
• 18/09/2023 07:08

Free entry to selected Iziko museums on Heritage Day 2023

Iziko Museums of South Africa will be celebrating South Africa's diverse heritage with the in_herit Festival 2023, an exciting pro… read more

• Flights
• 18/09/2023 07:06

Aeroflot announces its return to Mauritius after a 30-year absence

Over the last two years, Aeroflot has gradually shown its interest in the African market. After making the Seychelles the second country in its continental network, and strengthening its presence in Egypt, the Russian national airline has just resurrected a route that was closed some thirty years ago.

• Miscellaneous
• 18/09/2023 07:04

3rd East Africa Regional Tourism Expo launched

It is Kenya’s turn to host the 3rd edition of the East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) slated for November as the country roots for regional tourism.

While unveiling the event at KICC set for November 20th -22nd 2023, Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza at the same time announced tha… read more

• Accomodation
• 18/09/2023 07:01

New data shows investment returning to global tourism sector

The report, which is based on data from fDi Markets, fDi Intelligence's proprietary database of greenfield FDI projects, as well as international tourism data from UNWTO, provides a broad overview of the ongoing investment cycle in the tourism sector, breaking down investment figures by region, segments and companies. Key findings incl… read more