Travel news overview

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:49

Fastjet to increase flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg

Low-cost carrier Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of additional flight frequencies from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, … read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:47

Kenya Airways and AFRAA to host Africa Aviation Innovation Summit

Kenya Airways and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) will host the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit, scheduled to be held on 18th and 19th October in Cape Town, South Africa.

According to the organisers the Innovation Summit under the theme Customer Obsession in Aviation “provides a forum for African aviation leaders a… read more

• Destinations
• 01/09/2023 05:47

Minister engages stakeholders to propel Ghana’s tourism industry toward remarkable growth

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, convened a significant breakfast meeting with key industry stakeholders at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Accra. The meeting, held on August 30, aimed to assess the current state of Ghana’s burgeoning tourism industry and strategize its future trajectory.

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• Accomodation
• 01/09/2023 05:43

Mhondoro Lodge creates luxury Overland Safaris

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the Waterberg region of South Africa launched an Overland Safaris product, curated specifically for groups of up to 14 guests. These tailor-made adventures take guests to Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. While three itineraries are currently available between May and September, a special Nam… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:29

Dana Air recruits and trains more Nigerian pilots & engineers

As part of its strategic expansion of flights and fleet in the coming months, Dana Air has also recruited and trained more eminently qualified Nigerian Pilots, Engineers and Flight Dispatchers.

Speaking on the recruitment drive, the Chief Operating Officer of the airline Ememobong Etette said,”about 9 Nigerian pilots, over 10 Engine… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:28

Max Air assures commitment to Safety, commends NCAA on recent audit

Max Air, has assured it will remain committed to safe operation which is its number one priority since inception.

An Executive Director of the airline, Barr. Shehu Wada in a chat with aviation correspondents says, “What we sell is safety and we pride ourselves by our sincerity and commitment to safe and secure operation which we hav… read more

• Attractions
• 23/08/2023 21:48

Namibia to upgrade gravel roads in Etosha National Park

The Executive Director of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Teofilus Nghitila, announced at the launch of the annual tourism statistical report for 2022 that the Government of … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 23/08/2023 21:47

Nigeria gets standalone Tourism Ministry as stakeholders commend new President

• Flights
• 23/08/2023 21:27

CemAir sets course for Kasane, its 2nd destination in Botswana

CemAir started its international flights in March 2021. With the reopening of regional markets, the South African private carrier is continuing to expand its network.

• Flights
• 23/08/2023 21:25

Ethiopian Airlines increases Korea to Africa services

Ethiopian Airlines Group will increase its weekly passenger flights to Seoul, Republic of Korea, to six, effective October 28, 2023. The airline says it “will deploy the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the route.”

According to the airline, “The increase in the frequency follows fruitful discussions between the aeronautical… read more