Travel news overview

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 19/08/2023 06:03

Qatar Airways increases frequencies in Summer 2023

In the first week of July Qatar Airways increased  frequencies between Doha and Amsterdam from 7 to 11 flights a week. Qatar Airways operates the route twice daily on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

• Flights
• 18/08/2023 23:48

Emirates goes to triple daily to Amsterdam

Emirates increased frequencies between Dubai and Amsterdam from 19 to 21 flights a week by adding  two flights to complement the existing morning schedule. Emirates operates the route with a mix of Airbus 380 and Boeing 777

• Flights
• 18/08/2023 22:50

ALC leases five aircraft to Royal Air Maroc

North African carrier, Royal Air Maroc has leased five aircraft from Air Lease Corporation. Air Lease Corporation says the deal covers “long-term lease contracts for five Boeing 737 aircraft with Royal Air Maroc (RAM), including four new Boeing 737-8s and one Boeing 737-800. The lessor adds that the new aircraft are scheduled for d… read more

• Rail
• 18/08/2023 08:06

Mmamabula-Lephalale rail link project

The Mmamabula-Lephalale Rail Link Project, set between Botswana and South Africa, promises to catalyse economic development and facilitate regional trade through the efficient transport of bulk commodities. Jointly envisioned by Botswana Railways and Transnet, this project has been in the making for over a decade, with roots tracing back to 2011… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 18/08/2023 08:01

Global Business Travel industry forecast

The global business travel industry has rebounded at a more accelerated rate than expected just a year ago and is now expected to surpass its pre-pandemic spending level of $1.4 trillion in 2024 − and grow to nearly $1.8 trillion by 2027. In 2022, global business travel spending rose 47% to $1.03 trillion, with strong gains continuing an… read more

• Attractions
• 18/08/2023 07:59

South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the dates for the South African National Parks Wee

South African National Parks (SANParks), the body responsible for managing South Africa's national parks, has announced the dates … read more

• Opinion
• 18/08/2023 07:50

Sonto Ndlovu celebrates “remarkable women in South Africa’s tourism sector”

On this special day, as we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit of women, my heart swells with pride and gratitude for each one of the women who make up the vibrant tapestry of our tourism sector.

Our journey is one that is intertwined with the rich tapestry of our nation’s history, where the struggles of our… read more

• Flights
• 18/08/2023 07:34

EgyptAir draws up Los Angeles plans

EgyptAir is seeking to launch flights to Los Angeles before the end of the year, marking a return to the U.S. city after an absence of more than two decades.

The airline has applied to the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) seeking exemption authority for operations between Cairo International Airport (CAI)… read more

• Flights
• 18/08/2023 07:33

FlySafair expands network with four new regional routes

• Miscellaneous
• 18/08/2023 07:29

Tourism Leaders place African focus on global vhallenges

The Conference on Rethinking Africa: Rethinking Tourism for Africa: Addressing global challenges; Promoting investment and partnerships brought expert African perspectives to global challenges, highlighting the need of investments towards a greener tourism sector and access to finance within the sector and the need to further strengthen … read more