Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 27/04/2023 04:55

Travelers’ interest in sustainable tourism increases

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in carbon emissions, resulting in positive environmental impacts such as reduced air pollution, improved air and water quality, and ecological restoration. However, with travel restrictions easing and travelers returning to the road and skies, it is essential to balance the return of travel with the import… read more

• Destinations
• 27/04/2023 04:50

Tourism sector encouraged to Go Green

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of electricity and water resources.

This comes as the country battles load shedding, and alternative means are being made to ensure business continuity.

T… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 27/04/2023 04:47

Wines of South Africa, an Optimistic look into West Africa and Market Growth in Ghana and Nigeria

Recently, South African wines have gained popularity in international markets, including Ghana where South African wine exports have been increasing. South Africa is a leading exporter of wine, renowned for producing high-quality wines at reasonable prices. As Ghana's economy continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for imported wines, a… read more

• Flights
• 26/04/2023 23:24

Cabo Verde Airlines to return to France in July

France has always been a privileged destination for Cabo Verde Airlines, especially as it represents an important source market for Cape Verdean tourism. Since the resumption of operations in December 2021, the national flagship has made the revival of this destination a priority.

• Flights
• 26/04/2023 22:24

In Madagascar, the airport operator 'pays' the airlines to open new flights

In the context of a rebound in air traffic, after the COVID 19 pandemic, and in order to improve the connectivity of the international airports of Antananarivo and Nosy be, Ravinala Airports, the manager of the two hubs, has launched a "new routes" incentive programme, rewarding airlines that will open new services

• Flights
• 26/04/2023 22:22

Airlink to connect Kruger National Park with Victoria Falls

South African regional carrier Airlink is set to launch a direct service between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in … read more

• Destinations
• 26/04/2023 21:30

Water levels in the Fish River Canyon lower than expected

The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has recenetly conducted an assessment of the Fish River Canyon. According to the findings of the assessment, the water levels in the canyon are currently lower than e… read more

• Attractions
• 26/04/2023 21:22

Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to selected museums on Freedom Day

Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Freedom Day (27 April 2023). This includes Bo-… read more

• Attractions
• 26/04/2023 00:00

Kruger National Park: Gate quotas to be implemented for day visitors during the long weekend

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that daily quotas will once again apply at the entrance gates of Kruge… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 25/04/2023 06:41

For Love of Country: Air Peace again offers to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan without...

“Any action that would promote national pride, national cohesion, peace and unity, we are for it”…Onyema

The Chairman of Air Peace, Barr. Allen Onyema says, the airline is ready to evacuate stranded Nigerian students in Sudan if they are moved to a neigbouring country.

He said, the airline would fly there as Sudan’s airspace is close… read more