Travel news overview

• Attractions
• 06/07/2023 08:09

One-day protest action scheduled to take place in Marakele National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has received a notification for a planned protest scheduled to take place in Marakele National Park on 06 July 2023. According to SANParks the o… read more

• Flights
• 06/07/2023 08:07

Emirates takes off to Montréal, its second Canadian destination after Toronto

Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, its second gateway in Canada. Emirates flight EK243 departed with over 340 passengers, including a VIP delegation and media onboard at 03:00 today.

The new daily service to Montréal complements Emirates’ seven weekly … read more

• Flights
• 06/07/2023 08:05

Brussels Airlines welcomes passengers travelling to Africa in fully renewed Sunrise Lounge

As of Friday, July 7th, Brussels Airlines’ long–haul business class passengers travelling to Sub–Saharan Africa can enjoy a fully renovated Sunrise Lounge in the T–zone of Brussels Airport. With, among others, more seating, more sleeping comfort and a larger variety of quality food and drinks, the Belgian home carrier answers to th… read more

• Flights
• 06/07/2023 08:05

Domestic airlines record 10,128 delays, 284 cancellations in released NCAA stats

Data emanating from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and currently in public domain shows that with the 3,074 International flights and 18,288 domestic flights operating within Nigeria, delays and cancellations tops with domestic airlines having 10,128 delays and 284 cancellations.

This is just as internationa… read more

• Destinations
• 06/07/2023 08:05

Kenyans urged to Embrace Local Tourism to Boost Revenue

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is urging Kenyans to embrace domestic travel, explore new experiences, and contribute to the growth of the local tourism industry. The call comes as the "You Deserve A Holiday" campaign has so far sold 108,963 bed nights, generating Sh1.1 billion since it was launched a year ago.

Speaking during the dom… read more

• Flights
• 06/07/2023 08:04

Jambojet to introduce two second-hand Dash 8-400s to meet demand

Jambojet, the low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways, has already exceeded its pre-health crisis traffic volumes. 2023 should be an even more interesting year.

To meet this projected growth in traffic, the operator, which operates a homogeneous Dash8-400 fleet, needs to boost its capacity.

• Flights
• 06/07/2023 08:04

Ethiopian Airlines returns to Medina, its fourth destination in Saudi Arabia

Solidly established in Saudi Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines continues to consolidate its position in this market, which attracts a significant flow of passengers to and from Africa.

• Attractions
• 04/07/2023 23:16

Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive toll tariff increase

The toll fees for the Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town have been increased from 01 July 2023. In order to manage and maintain this valuable asset as well as working closely with partners such as the Government of Western Cape and … read more

• Flights
• 04/07/2023 05:21

South African Tourism shares its recipes for boosting tourism on the continent

In many African countries, tourism development is not considered a priority in economic planning in general, and aviation in particular. South African Tourism, South Africa's state tourism promotion agency, wants to deconstruct this reality.

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 04/07/2023 05:20

Lions are still being farmed in South Africa for hunters and Tourism

A man was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 23 June 2023 with five lion carcasses in his luggage. He was about to board a flight to Vietnam, where the use of lion bones in traditional medicines is practised.

The seizure is commendable but highlights South Africa's controversial legal industry … read more