Travel news overview

• Accomodation
• 27/06/2023 07:41

Radisson reveals plans for seven hotels across Africa

The Radisson Hotel Group said it plans to open seven new hotels in Africa, contributing over 1,400 rooms to its portfolio on the continent. This new properties includes Radisson's first in Gambia and introduces new brands to the key markets of Nigeria, Egypt and Kenya.

• The Radisson Collection Resort, Marsa Alam Port Phoenice, set … read more

• Attractions
• 27/06/2023 07:40

Table Mountain National Park: Impact of floods caused by recent heavy rains!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the current situation in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town following the recent heavy rains and floods in the region, which severely impacted most areas … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 27/06/2023 07:37

Namibia/Zambia: The Katima Mulilo border post to operate on a 24-hour basis

The Katima Mulilo border post between Namibia and … read more

• Destinations
• 27/06/2023 07:36

Appetite is growing for culinary tourism in Ghana

Recognized as the homecoming hub for the African diaspora, Ghana is now slowly emerging as a promising culinary destination. From its welcoming cultural heritage to its beautiful nature and incredible food diversity, Ghana is steadily broadening its narrative in global tourism.

Situated on West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is home… read more

• Accomodation
• 27/06/2023 07:36

Kwando Safaris opens 4 Rivers camp

Kwando Safaris has opened its newest camp, 4 Rivers, located in the Kwara Reserve, the second-largest private reserve in Botswana. The camp, which borders the Moremi Game Reserve, provides an added safe zone for the wildlife moving between the Kwara and Moremi reserves.

The camp operates entirely on solar power and is … read more

• Flights
• 26/06/2023 05:37

Air Mauritius confirms order for three A350 aircraft

Air Mauritius has confirmed an order for three A350 aircraft to expand its network in Europe and South Asia.

The three latest generation aircraft will bring Air Mauritius’ A350 fleet to a total of seven. The airline already operates four A350 and four A330 Airbus aircraft.

“Air Mauritius is proud to renew its confidence… read more

• Flights
• 26/06/2023 05:34

FlyCemAir to launch a new service to Zimbabwe

South African domestic and regional carrier FlyCemAir has announced that it will launch a new service to Zimbabwe.

According to postings on Facebook and LinkedIn, the airline will commence flights between… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 26/06/2023 05:32

Ecowas working on a single visa for West African countries

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the implementation of ECOVISA, related costs and design as recommended by experts in charge of visa issuance.

The heads and experts on immigration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are working on the implementation of the ECOVISA, a single visa system si… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 26/06/2023 05:29

South Africa: Tourist arrivals jump 102,5% in the first quarter of 2023

The South African Department of Tourism has published its latest tourism data for the first quarter of 2023. According to the statistics, … read more

• Rail
• 26/06/2023 05:28

Zambia parliament questions around the temporary suspension of the Mulobezi Train

The temporary suspension of the Mulobezi Train, a critical link between Mulobezi and Livingstone Districts, has been placed under scrutiny by the Zambian Parliament.

Hon. Raphael Mabenga, recently queried the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank Tayali, on the current state of the train’s operations, the una… read more