Travel news overview

• Flights
• 16/08/2023 21:43

Tassili Airlines renews its IOSA certification for the 7th time

Tassili Airlines' operations continue to comply with the industry's most stringent requirements. Indeed, Algeria's second largest public carrier announced last week that it had successfully passed the IOSA audit for the seventh time since its first certification in 2011.

• Miscellaneous
• 16/08/2023 21:36

Africa’s Tourism: Shifting paradigms for accelerated growth and recovery

Africa’s tourism industry has exhibited a remarkable resurgence following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The region has seen a positive upswing in tourism activities, possibly spurred by governments recognising the vital role of the tourism sector in economic revival.

From the formulation of comprehensive tourism maste… read more

• Rail
• 16/08/2023 21:26

TAZARA Aiming for Modernisation and Expanded Connectivity Set to Participate in the SARA Conference

The Southern African Railway Association (SARA) is delighted to announce that the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) will be participating in the upcoming Southern African Railway Conference.

The 1067mm-gauge railway line of TAZARA allows interoperability with various Southern African railways. This connection plays a vital … read more

• Destinations
• 16/08/2023 21:26

Destination Ghana targets growth in international & domestic tourism

Ghana is expected to rake in about $6billion revenue from tourism over the next four years, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has said. The expected revenue increase according to the minister was premised on a number of initiatives undertaken including intensive promotional activities, policies and progr… read more

• Attractions
• 16/08/2023 21:24

West Coast National Park: Annual flower season kicks off

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the annual West Coast National Park (WCNP) flower season is set to kick off. Thanks to the substantial rainfall received during the winter season, the flowers,… read more

• Rail
• 16/08/2023 21:23

TransNamib seeks additional private rail operator for the Ariamsvlei to Luderitz line

TransNamib Holdings has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting an additional third-party private rail operator to operate on the Ariamsvlei to Luderitz line for five years. The line, stretching approximately 752.41 km, boasts the capacity to handle up to 60,000 tonnes monthly. It has an average ton-per-axle capacity of 16.5 in it… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 16/08/2023 21:13

Business travel recovery stalls as companies seek to cut costs and emissions

The recovery in business travel has stalled this year amid record price rises for premium flights and growing pressure on big companies to cut their carbon emissions.

Europe’s three major airline groups reported a drop in the rate of recovery in corporate travel in their most recent earnings, while bookings at US airlines ha… read more

• Flights
• 11/08/2023 20:30

Brussels Airlines suspends flight to Luanda, Angola, for the next two weeks

The airline had previously rerouted flights from multiple African destinations to avoid Niger, causing extended flight times. To mitigate the impact of disrupted airspace and the ongoing political crisis, Brussels Airlines will halt its triangular flights between Brussels, Kinshasa, and Luanda until August 26. This means only return flig… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 11/08/2023 20:10

Nabeela Tunis is Sierra Leone’s new Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has appointed Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mrs. Nabeela F. Tunis as the country’s new minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in his new cabinet announced and approved by parliament.

She replaced Dr Memunatu Pratt, who held the portfolio in the last c… read more

• Flights
• 11/08/2023 20:05

Trans Ocean Airways (TOA) acquires a CRJ200LR

Trans Ocean Airways (TOA), founded 21 years ago, is one of Madagascar's oldest private aviation companies. With a diversified fleet, it offers a wide range of services to a mainly international clientele, from business flights to medical evacuations and VIP tourism.