Travel news overview

• Flights
• 14/11/2022 07:33

Virgin Atlantic jets back into CPT

Virgin Atlantic re-launched its direct flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow on November 5, not a moment too soon for the hordes of December holidaymakers wanting to travel in both directions between the two points.

Liezl Gericke, Virgin’s Head: Africa, Middle East and India, talks to Travel Newsabout the fligh… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/11/2022 05:15

The ITB Berlin Convention is repositioning itself

The ITB Berlin Convention 2023 is taking shape. From 7 to 9 March 2023 at the leading convention of the international tourism industry, the focus of ITB Berlin will be on proven quality and numerous innovations. Next year’s convention will also focus on solutions surrounding digitalisation, sustainability and resilience, and for attendees… read more

• Travel-tech
• 14/11/2022 05:15

Booking.com and Amadeus partnership is set to streamline the payment process between travel agencies

Typically, when a hotel is booked by a travel agent the actual payment is made by the traveler at the property after they have completed their stay. Today’s ‘post-pay’ model means travelers must be present at check-in to register card details and then again at check-out to make the payment. Business travelers often need to use their own personal… read more

• Accomodation
• 14/11/2022 05:14

Accor and Kasada expand portfolio in Senegal

Accor has signed a management agreement with Kasada to operate the Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa managed by Accor, located 80 kms South of Dakar, on the seaside port of Saly, the largest seaside resort in West Africa, between the sea and the sacred forest.

The property features 166 rooms, starting from 28sqm, a 750sqm spa a… read more

• Destinations
• 14/11/2022 05:13

eSwatini srcaps all Covid-19 entry requirements

The Government of the Kingdom of eSwatini has announced that it has suspended all Covid-19 entry restrictions. Effective immediately, travellers intending to visit the country no longer require to produce a proof of full vaccination and a Covid-19 … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/11/2022 05:09

Partnership with Ethiopia Airlines best for Nigeria – Hadi Sirika

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has justified the partnership entered with Ethiopia Airlines toward the birth of a national carrier stating that the arrangement is in keeping with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA).

He noted that over ninety per cent of airlines doing business in Africa are non-African poin… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/11/2022 05:07

Visa Free Travel - Kenya, South Africa pact boosts AfCFTA

For Kenyans to travel to South Africa, they were required to pay US$40 for the visa while they also had to provide proof they had sufficient funds and had booked return flight tickets.

Kenya and South Africa, some of the two strongest economies on the African continent, have agreed to reduce barriers to cross-border movement by allowing vi… read more

• Rail
• 14/11/2022 05:05

Tanzania Railway Corporation and Democratic Republic of the Congo set to discuss collaboration

Minister of Construction and Transport Tanzania Prof. Makame Mbarawa accompanied by the Minister of Infrastructure of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - DRC Alexis Gusaro along with other leaders from the DRC visited the SGR Station building in Dar es Salaam, in November.

Prof. Makame Mbarawa has said that the purpose of the DRC Minist… read more

• Attractions
• 14/11/2022 04:58

South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal to increase gate & activity permit fees

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority has announced the annual price increase of gate tariffs and activity permits. Effective 01 December 2022, the entry tariffs for … read more

• Flights
• 14/11/2022 04:38

South Africa resumes flights to Victoria Falls

South African Airways (SAA) has announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in … read more