Travel news overview

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:28

United Nigeria to upgrade services with delivery of Airbus A320 aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited says, it is poised to serve the travelling public better, as it takes delivery of an Airbus A320 aircraft. According to the airline, the aircraft will be deployed to upgrade services on its expanding routes. The Airbus, which was flown into Nigeria in the early hours of Sunday, October 15, was welco… read more

• Destinations
• 19/10/2023 09:18

Ghana & South Africa waive visa for citizens

Citizens of Ghana and South Africa will no longer be required to obtain visa in order to travel to either country, starting November 1.

This follows an announcement by both countries to this effect today, October 13.

A communique issued by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated” Republic of Ghana and Republic of So… read more

• Flights
• 19/10/2023 08:55

Air Peace set to resume Kaduna operations Oct 23 after 19 months of hiatus

Air Peace, is set to resume Kaduna operations on October 23, 2023.

This is as the foremost airline has also announced another special flight to Antigua and Barbuda on October 30, 2023. Olisa stated that the Kaduna route has been inactive since March 2022 due to security concerns but the airline is delighted to be resuming con… read more

• Attractions
• 19/10/2023 08:53

Cape Town: Muizenberg coastal walkway repairs underway

The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch has announced that concrete repairs and maintenance of the Muizenberg coastal walkway between … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 19/10/2023 08:52

Ghana Tourism Authority cracks down on over 1,700 unlicensed tourism enterprises

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has initiated a sweeping crackdown on a staggering 1,774 tourism enterprises that are operating without the necessary licenses.

This nationwide enforcement exercise comes in accordance with the mandate set by the Tourism Act of 2011 (Act 817), which empowers GTA to register and lice… read more

• Attractions
• 19/10/2023 08:44

Cape Town: Section of Kloof Road closed for up to 18 month to repair storm damage

The City of Cape Town'sUrban Mobility Directorate has announced that Kloof Road between Kloof Nek Road and Round House Road will be temporarily closed to the public. According to a press release by the Cit… read more

• Flights
• 19/10/2023 08:40

Qatar Airways selects Starlink to enhance in-flight experience

Qatar Airways is now the largest airline to collaborate with Starlink and roll out a complimentary high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity experience onboard specific aircraft and routes.

Starlink’s service will be a further enhancement of Qatar Airways’ 5-star onboard experience. Once the service is active, passengers … read more

• Accomodation
• Destinations
• 19/10/2023 08:39

Sentidos Beach Retreat: elevating Mozambique

Mozambique’s coastal gem, Sentidos Beach Retreat, located on the idyllic Barra Beach in Inhambane, is redefining luxury hospitality. With its commitment to crafting unforgettable experiences and leaving a lasting impact on the local community, the resort is a guiding light and innovation in the evolving landscape of Mozambique’s t… read more

• Flights
• 19/10/2023 08:38

Airlink strengthens presence in Botswana and Zambia

Southern African regional airline, Airlink has established country offices in Gaborone and Lusaka to enhance customer services in Botswana and Zambia.

According to the airline, “the new country offices in the two capitals are officially opened for business, they provide direct customer and local travel industry support… read more

• Flights
• 19/10/2023 08:37

XEjet Airline takes delivery of additional Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft

Xejet, a luxury airline, has taken delivery of an additional Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft with the registration number: 5N-XEJ.

The acquisition of the aircraft, our correspondent gathered, was part of the airline’s fleet expansion and business plan. The additional aircraft arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NA… read more