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.
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 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.
While undergoing difficult circumstances, the tourism sector continues to be resilient, says Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.
"I know I have said numerous times before, but I will say it again, the tourism sector is incredibly resilient, and us being here today is testament to that," Sisulu said.
With the country striving to move into full economic recovery mode and Gauteng province which account to just over 30% of South Africa’s GDP and just under 8% of Africa’s GDP is set to play a crucial role in leading this much-needed recovery. Tourism is at the heart of this recovery with the African continent now positioned as the … read more
After being cooped up for a long time, travel will finally bounce back this year. People have a renewed sense of wanderlust and a deep fear of missing out. Older people, in particular, want to travel more this year because they want to see their loved ones after spending the past years stuck in their homes; they feel that they have fewer years l… read more
The name of an MSC cruise ship sailing from Cape Town in 2024 as part of its World Cruise has caused a stir on Twitter in South Africa due to its name.
MSC Poesia will cruise from Cape Town in 2024, as part of a longer 121-day World Cruise, but her name bears unfortunate similarity to an Afrikaans obscenity.
As Ghana’s tourism lingo switches from “historical enslaved-heritage” to include such experience parlance as “snorkeling, hot air ballooning & paragliding”, alongside the major ‘Year of Return’ campaign that stimulated the capital Accra into becoming West Africa’s new travel salon, the country is expected to unite with the rest of the contin… read more
As part of its ongoing 50th Birthday celebration, Carnival Cruise Line is introducing The Golden Jubilee, which will celebrate the 50-year history of America’s cruise line, on its newest ship Carnival Celebration, debuting this November. The new bar and lounge will be part of the ship’s final, to-be-announced zone, and will highlight Carn… read more
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