Travel news overview

• Flights
• 04/08/2023 22:11

TAAG Angola Airlines increases the number of weekly flights to Kinshasa from three to four

TAAG Angola Airlines currently serves Kinshasa three times a week. However, the carrier must adapt to the increase in trade between Angola and the DRC, two neighbouring countries.

• Miscellaneous
• 04/08/2023 20:21

Rwanda Elected Executive Member of Global Tourism Body

Rwanda has been elected as a member of the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) during the 66th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa.

UNWTO is an agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

The UNWTO Executive C… read more

• Accomodation
• 03/08/2023 23:32

Radisson Hotel Group introduces its eighth hotel in Morocco

Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in Morocco with the inauguration of Radisson Blu Residences, Saidia, the eighth hotel for the Group in the country. Situated in the heart of one of northern Morocco's most beloved seaside destinations, the new hotel adds to the Group's impressive portfolio of three hotels in Saidia.… read more

• Attractions
• 03/08/2023 23:32

Ikirenga Culture Tourism Festival set for second edition

With the aim of celebrating Rwanda's rich cultural heritage while embracing its diverse artistic expressions, captivating language and natural beauty, Ikirenga Art and Culture Promotion has announced the second edition of the Ikirenga Culture Tourism Festival, slated for August 26 to September 1, in Musanze District, Norther… read more

• Flights
• 03/08/2023 06:23

Global Airlines to acquire three more A380s

Global Airlines to acquire three more A380s

Global Airlines has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a further three A380s.

• Miscellaneous
• 03/08/2023 06:21

Ghana elected to UNWTO executive council

Ghana has been elected to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Executive Council after she polled 17 votes out of the 20 valid votes cast at the UNWTO Commission for Africa meeting in Mauritius on Thursday.

Five other countries also got elected to the council but with lesser votes. These countries are Nigeria… read more

• Cruise
• 03/08/2023 06:20

Seabourn takes delivery of second expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn has taken delivery of its second luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, during an official handover ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Seabourn Pursuit is the company’s second purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ship and a sister ship to Seabourn Venture.

“I am honored to share this incredibl… read more

• Flights
• 03/08/2023 06:18

Passenger caught for stealing N1m onboard Abuja-PH flight

Another passenger has been caught for stealing the sum of N1m this time on Air Peace flight from Abuja to Port-Harcourt.

According to the spokesman, Air Peace, Mr. Stanley Oliseh in a statement said, one Mr Vitalis Nwabuzor on-board Abuja-PHC flight P47192 on July 27, 2023, stole the sum of 1 million naira but was nabb… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 03/08/2023 06:17

UNWTO Members convene in Mauritius to rethink agenda for African Tourism

• Flights
• 03/08/2023 06:16

Royal Air Maroc secures up to 10 new Boeing and Embraer aircraft

Royal Air Maroc (RAM), a pillar of the Kingdom of Morocco's tourism strategy, plans to increase its fleet from 50 to 200 aircraft by 2037.  After a 3-year break, the airline will resume deliveries this year.