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Emirates A380 lands in Morocco
Emirates’ iconic flagship Airbus A380 today landed at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, signalling a better way to fly between Dubai and Casablanca, as well as increasing travel demand in and out of Morocco.
Passengers onboard the first A380 to Morocco were in for an extra tinge of excitement as the superjumbo was dres… read more
Qatar Airways enhances services to Casablanca and Marrakesh
Qatar Airways flights to Casablanca and Marrakesh will resume on 30 June 2023, operating four times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The flight will be operated with the Boeing 787-8 with 254 seats: 22 Business Class and 232 Economy Class seats.
With the addition of Casablanca and Marrakesh, passengers can now enjo… read more
New Marriott International resort “Laïla” opens in Seychelles
Marriott International’s newly-opened branded hotel in Seychelles is set to present the island nation’s hidden gems to its guests who seek personalised experiences and are interested in establishing a relationship with the community.
Called laïla, the resort is owned by Seychellois businessman Gilbert Frichot, and i… read more
Air Mauritius resumes Delhi-Mauritius direct flights as from 4th May 2023
Passengers can now fly directly from Delhi to Mauritius, an island of serene white sandy beaches and tantalising turquoise blue ocean. To mark the resumption of direct flights from Delhi to Mauritius, Air Mauritius in association with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority organised a Networking Gala Evening a… read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (April - August 2023)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period April 2023 to August 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently… read more
Kenya: first African country to abolish the 100ml rule for liquids in the aircraft cabin?
Since 2006, the carriage of liquids in cabin baggage on aircraft has been limited to 100 millilitres per passenger. The measure, which has become a general rule, is beginning to be relaxed in some airports, notably in England and the Netherlands, and Kenya would like to follow suit.
Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) debuts in Northern Cape
South Africa’s tourism and investment sector is well poised to take advantage of the improved global appetite for tourism, to optimise its contribution to the country’s economic objectives.
As part of this heightened optimism, a new flagship event will be added to the annual calendar. The inaugural Tourism Investment Forum … read more
Experienced Edmund Makona takes over as interim CEO of Air Zimbabwe
Air Zimbabwe is currently implementing a six-year restructuring plan with financial support from the government. While the state-owned carrier is actively looking for a permanent CEO, the Ministry of Transport has given the reins of the company on an interim basis to a veteran of the company who is known for his mastery of operational issues.
Kigali International Airport to join the global accreditation program
Since ACI launched the first global airport customer experience accreditation programme in 2019, around 60 airports worldwide have joined the programme to improve their customer experience management. It is the only accreditation programme in the airport sector to offer a 360˚ view of customer experience management. And Kigali intends to be an A… read more
Fifth Condor A330neo takes off on first commercial flight
The second A330neo in the "Beach" livery has taken off, following its delivery in Frankfurt last Friday. On April 12, the aircraft embarked on its commercial maiden flight to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius, carrying approximately 250 guests. This registration D-ANRJ aircraft joins Condor's long-haul fleet immediatel… read more
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