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A giant step for Africa tourism
Africa is finally putting the dreaded, and costly, PCR test for vaccinated travelers in the rearview mirror. In the past month Kenya, Botswana, Mauritius, Namibia and Tanzania all lifted the requirement for fully vaccinated travelers to present a negative Covid-19 test. And this week, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa … read more
Air Mauritius strengthens its presence in India
Airport Holdings Ltd (AHL) now holds nearly 95% of the shares of Air Mauritius. In its capacity as majority shareholder, it intends to inject a new operational dynamic into the Mauritian flag carrier which has spent more than a year under provisional administration, having been burdened by colossal debts.
From Sunday 27 March, Air M… read more
Air Belgium to South Africa in September and aiming for the US in 2023
In an interview with Belga press agency, Air Belgium CEO Niky Terzakis reveals his ambitions for the company. After disclosing why he selected Chinese logistics giant Hongyuan as a shareholder, he announced that Air Belgium would have 11 aeroplanes at the end of 2022, four A330neo for passenger traffic, enabling the launch of new route… read more
Emirates expects travel rush across next two weekends before EXPO 2020 ends on 31 March
Travellers bound for 16 countries to breeze through check-in after lifting of travel restrictions
More than 700,000 passengers are expected to depart from DXB’s Emirates Terminal 3 over the course of the next two weekends, as travellers head off for their spring break holidays.
With the lifting COVID-19 related travel restrictions in… read more
'One Mauritius' - DPM presents the short-term plan for the relaunching of Tourism
The key to success as regards the relaunching of the tourism sector, is to deliver as 'One Mauritius', which hinges on the synergies between the public-private sectors as well as better coordination within public organisations.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism, Mr Louis Steven Obeega… read more
Tourism is business! What Ghana needs to understand to build a robust industry
Tourism is a serious business! I should expect that anyone within the value chain would know that by now.
Tourism goes beyond just entertainment and events; of course, the two are a necessary component of tourism. And even with that, it’s the income these events or entertainment generates that makes them relevant to tourism.
Unfortunat… read more
Mauritius drops pre-arrival PCR test requirement for visitors
The Republic of Mauritius has dropped the requirement for all incoming visitors to present a negative PCR test before being allowed into Mauritius.
Previously, fully vaccinated passengers had to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure. The Ministry of Health and Wellness has dropped this requirement as of … read more
Air Mauritius fleet development restructuring plan
Market reality and financial restructuring pushed Air Mauritius to cut its fleet to just nine aircraft and three types. But with its market disappearing is it missing the opportunity to embrace the newest of airline darlings, the longhaul narrowbody, to claw its way back to profitability?
South Africa's FlySafair (finally) opens its first international route to Mauritius
It's a successful landing for FlySafair at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius' main air gateway. The South African company inaugurated its first international flight on Tuesday 8 March 2022. Leaving Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport at 9am (local time), FlySafair's Boeing 737-800 landed in Maurit… read more
British Airways adds a third flight to its Johannesburg to Mauritius schedule
South African airline Comair, which operates the low-cost kulula brand and a local franchise of British Airways, has announced that British Airways is offering a third scheduled service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in … read more
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