Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 02/07/2023 21:42

Kenya Tourism Board drops MKTE for Regional Tourism Expo

The Kenya Tourism Board has announced that it will not be hosting its flagship tourism trade event, Magical Kenya Tourism Expo (MKTE) this year.

A communique signed by John Chirchir, Acting CEO of the Kenya Tourism Board says, “Kenya will instead host the 3rd edition of the East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE).… read more

• Flights
• 02/07/2023 21:40

FlyNamibia introduces flights to Lüderitz

Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia has annunced that it will launch a new service to the coastal town of Lüderitz in the … read more

• Flights
• 02/07/2023 21:39

Kenya Airways unveils new loyalty program

Traveling allows you to break out of your comfort zone and take on new experiences and challenges as you learn more about the world around you. It is always exciting to get into a plane as you look forward to your destination. Not only that but the prospect of getting rewarded for traveling makes it even more appealing.

Pretty much every a… read more

• Accomodation
• 28/06/2023 22:38

JW Marriott safari lodge planned for Tanzania

Marriott International plans to open its second JW Marriott luxury safari lodge in Africa, which will be located within Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. Expected to open in 2026, the property will comprise 30 suites, including two presidential suites each with its own private swimming pool and deck area.

The lodge w… read more

• Attractions
• 28/06/2023 22:17

SANParks has reiterated that kitesurfing is not permitted at Noordhoek Lagoon

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has reassessed the situation and reiterated the decision that kitesurfing is not permitted at Noordhoek Lagoon in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town. The deci… read more

• Attractions
• 28/06/2023 22:07

CapeNature has closed some areas within its Nature Reserves due to the current adverse

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 28/06/2023 22:00

South Africa game reserve turns to AI to combat rhino poaching

Thanda Safari, a Big Five game reserve in South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province, has started using AI-driven technology to track and monitor its rhino populations.

Previously, Thanda Safari used various methods including foot collars and horn pods to monitor their black and white rhino populations. However, there were important limi… read more

• Flights
• 28/06/2023 21:57

flyCAA joins the Hahn Air partner network

flyCAA wants to back up its growth strategy with a finely-tuned marketing plan. The aim is to enable passengers to buy tickets almost anywhere in the world.

• Accomodation
• 28/06/2023 21:53

Pan Pacific Hotels Group ventures in Africa with first Luxury Serviced Suites in Nairobi

Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group (UOL), has announced its entry into the African market with the opening of the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Nairobi, Kenya. The 175-suites facility which is located within the Global Trade Centre (GTC) complex in Nairobi's affluent Westlands business district will offer b… read more

• Flights
• 28/06/2023 21:51

LAM Mozambique prepares to compete with Airlink on the Beira - Johannesburg route

Currently undergoing restructuring, LAM Mozambique is now focusing on reopening high-potential routes, in particular the Beira - Johannesburg route, which was abandoned three years ago.