Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 02/05/2023 23:15

Malawi positions Tourism as key economic pillar, counts gains at 4th International Expo

The Malawi International Tourism Expo (MITE) has been hailed as a resounding success by the Ministry of Tourism. The two-day event, which featured the theme "Takulandirani," brought together industry professionals, local suppliers, and experts to conduct business at the Bingu Wa International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. President Dr. L… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/05/2023 23:15

South African Tourism sets sights on Arabian Travel Market

South African Tourism is actively seeking strategic opportunities to expedite the recovery of the country's tourism sector. One such platform is the Arabian Travel Market, which brings together global tourism decision-makers, industry experts, and thought leaders to unlock the sector's potential. This year's 30th edition of the tra… read more

• Flights
• 02/05/2023 23:15

Proflight Zambia launching flights between Lusaka & Cape Town

Zambian airline Proflight Zambia is set to launch the first ever direct flights between Lusaka and Cape Town in … read more

• Flights
• 02/05/2023 21:23

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of its 20th Airbus A350-900

To modernise its fleet of wide-body aircraft, Ethiopian Airlines ordered twenty new A350-900s from Airbus. The European aircraft manufacturer delivered the order in just under seven years, between June 2016 and April 2023.

And for this latest delivery, Airbus and Ethiopian Airlines have once again demonstrated that the … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/05/2023 04:24

Seychelles' Tourism Minister pushes for localisation of Top Hotel Staff

The localisation of posts in Seychelles' tourism industry, the workforce and training, were some of the points raised in a meeting between the Department of Tourism and hotel general managers on Thursday.

Over the years, there have been many issues raised on the high level of expatriate workers in the tourism industry, the top pilla… read more

• Flights
• 02/05/2023 04:20

Kenya Airways renews codeshare with China Southern Airlines

Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) and China Southern Airlines (CZ) have renewed their interline agreement following the return of international travel to/from China. The agreement will assist in restoring connectivity for both airlines’ passengers to points on the respective carriers’ networks via Nairobi, Guangzhou and Shanghai using a singl… read more

• Flights
• 02/05/2023 04:19

Airlink Inaugurates South Africa-Kenya Service

Airlink has launched a new daily Johannesburg-Nairobi service, becoming the first private sector airline to compete on the route. Airlink says it entry into the SA-Kenya market provides greater choices for business and leisure travellers flying between the two major regional markets.

The new service will benefit from Airlink’… read more

• Flights
• 02/05/2023 04:16

Air Algérie wants to take up to 25 aircraft

The airline Air Algérie should acquire eight Boeing 737 MAX 9, five Airbus A330-900 and two A350-1000. And while waiting for unspecified but probably distant deliveries, it will also lease for five years ten aircraft, A330-200 or -300, A330neo, 737-800 and MAX 9.

A 'provisional allocation' notice was published by the Algerian nat… read more

• Flights
• 02/05/2023 04:14

Ethiopian Airlines marks 50 years of service to the UK

Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the 50th year of the launch of its service to the UK in April 1973. The airline’s’ inaugural flight arrived in London-Heathrow on a Boeing 720-B commencing with two flights a week. The flight was originally operated via Cairo, Rome and Frankfurt with First Class and Economy Class. Today, Ethiopian offers … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/05/2023 04:14

7th edition of Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo opens

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2023) has opened in Kampala, Uganda's capital, marking the first physical event in three years after the pandemic-induced hiatus. Government and private sector stakeholders from Uganda, East Africa, Africa, and beyond, attended the opening ceremony, eager to engage, learn, and promote their d… read more