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Zambia/South Africa: Proflight Zambia & CemAir have signed an interline and code share agreement!
Zambian regional carrier Proflight Zambia and South African regional carrier CemAir have signed an interline and code share agreement.
The agreement combines the two airlines' route networks between and within … read more
How is it opening a safari lodge during the pandemic
Red Carnation Hotels, part of the Travel Corporation group of companies founded by South Africa natives Stanley and Beatrice Tollman, recently opened its first safari camp, the luxury Xigera in Botswana. Senior editor Jeri Clausing talked with the Tollman's son, TTC CEO Brett Tollman, about the new property and his outlook f… read more
South Africa has moved to Lockdown Alert Level 1!
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in a national address on the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic on 28 February … read more
Angry Cat Attacks Pilot Forcing Boeing 737 Diversion
A scheduled flight from Sudan to Abu Dhabi was forced to return to its origin after the cockpit was hijacked by a furry infiltrator. The clawful situation arose after a cat, thought to have stowed away during cleaning, woke up and became terrified by his new surroundings. He attacked the captain, causing the plane to return to Khar… read more
What to expect at Africa Travel Week Virtual
A nexus for travel professionals across South Africa, the continent and the globe, Africa Travel Week plays hosts to various shows, conferences and award ceremonies focusing on leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel, MICE/business travel, sport tourism as well as travel technology and comprises of 2 key events, World Tra… read more
AndBeyond reopens a redesigned Kirkman's Kamp in South Africa
AndBeyond has unveiled the newly redesigned Kirkman's Kamp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa.
The camp's 12 cottages have been refurbished to feature large private bars and outdoor seating areas. Bathrooms have been entirely redone with extra-large showers and double vanities.
The lodge's guest areas have be… read more
OPINION: Startups - A risk worth taking?
David Casey is Senior Network Planning Editor at Routes, providing insight on network strategy and development across the Aviation Week Network. This includes the daily Routes Digest, Routes magazine and the Routes Aviation Podcast.
History tells us that crises spur new bus… read more
Commuter Rail Project On The Cards In Namibia - Trans Auas Express (TAE)
As a brief background - Trans Auas Express (TAE) founded in 1994, drafted a project proposal to the Ministry of Works and Transport in 1996 for the establishment of a rail commuter service between Windhoek and Rehoboth to address road accidents and fatalities.
The road between Windhoek and Rehoboth road carries the highest nu… read more
Cofton Holidays sees 182% increase in online bookings as Covid-19 roadmap is revealed
Multi award-winning Cofton Holidays, near Dawlish Warren, has experienced an incredible surge in online bookings as Britons rush to book their staycations now that details of the Covid-19 roadmap have been revealed.
After Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that self-catering accommodation is targeted to open from 12th Apr… read more
New game reserves in South Africa takes form
Babanango Game Reserve is a beautiful conservation story in the heart of rural KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This malaria-free game reserve, which will soon be home to the Big Five, is one of the country's newest reserves and is set on the White Umfolozi River.
Encompassing mistbelt grasslands, thornveld and river frontage, … read more
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