Travel news overview

• Cruise
• 06/02/2023 20:36

Costa Cruises signs agreement in Dubai to resume operations in Asia with Costa Serena

Costa Cruises has confirmed that Costa Serena will indeed be resuming operations in Asia this year, after previously throwing cold water on rumours of a coming announcement.

Costa Cruises announced during a signing ceremony in Dubai that Costa Serena will be chartered to local South Korean and Taiwanese cruise operators for an Asian… read more

• Destinations
• 06/02/2023 20:35

Mossel Bay Municipality: Whale carcass washes ashore at Hersham Beach

The Mossel Bay Municipality has informed the public to refrain from walking on Hersham Beach between Great Brak River … read more

• Car rental
• 06/02/2023 20:35

Top Insights for Car Rental Providers in 2023

Since travel began returning after the pandemic hit in early 2020, many have been opting for car travel – personal cars or rental cars – as a safer option to travel, increasing the po… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 06/02/2023 20:32

Rwanda showcases Tourism products in India

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in collaboration with the High Commission of Rwanda to India, from February 2 to 4, participated in the Outbound Travel Market (OTM), a travel exhibition that took place in Mumbai, India, convening more than 1,250 exhibitors from all over the world.

OTM-Mumbai is hailed to be the first choic… read more

• Flights
• 06/02/2023 20:30

Transition to full satellite based navigation, Nigeria set to lead African continent

Nigeria in the last seven (7) years has made significant investment in the procurement of ground based navigational facilities with over 15new Doppler Very High Omni-directional Radio (VORS), over 15 new lnstrument Landing Systems (ILS) Category II and Five (5) new Instrument Landing Systems Category III.

The country has also invested… read more

• Flights
• 06/02/2023 20:29

Air Burkina takes delivery of a 15 year old leased ATR72

Since 2022, Air Burkina's service network has been considerably reduced due to a lack of airworthy aircraft. With only one active aircraft in its own fleet, the national flag of Burkina Faso, which is in the process of being privatised, is now relying on charters to recover.

• Attractions
• 06/02/2023 20:27

Closure of Clarence Drive in Cape Town: Steenbras Nature Reserve remains open

The City of Cape Town has informed the public that the Steenbras Nature Reserve and the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail are open to the public despite the roadworks along a section of the Clarence… read more

• Destinations
• Attractions
• 05/02/2023 20:24

Cape Town: Boardwalk maintenance at Maclear's Beacon

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that boardwalk maintenance currently underway at Maclear's Beacon on top of Table Mountain in the Tabl… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/02/2023 20:24

2023 Meetings Africa launched with new look and feel

In the build-up to the 17th edition of Meetings Africa, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) last week launched and unveiled this strategic show’s new look.

Meetings Africa, a gathering of Africa’s various stakeholders in the Meeting Incentives Conferences/Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) sector of the burgeoning tourism industry… read more

• Flights
• 05/02/2023 20:22

TAAG cancels Windhoek-Luanda return flight on safety grounds

TAAG flight DT574 on Windhoek-Luanda route Tuesday (31) was canceled for security reasons and correct application of legislation in the civil aviation sector.

In a press note, TAAG said in its return trip from Windhoek, the team detected that the navigation lights (located on the wings of the aircraft) were not corresponding.… read more