Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 21/10/2021 07:52

Qatar Airways sees huge prospects for operations in Ghana-

Qatar Airways, has reiterated its commitment to the Ghanaian market as it sees growth and expansion prospects. Addressing the media in Accra on Monday, Vice President-Africa, Commercial Department at Qatar Airways, Hendrick Du Preez said after just a year of operating in Ghana, the airline saw huge prospects as far as demand was concerned… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 21/10/2021 07:49

Conservation of elephants in Kenya receives boost

The conservation of Elephants in Kenya has received a major boost after the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife announced that it had mobilised 16.5 million shillings towards this initiative against the target of 100 million within the financial year 2021 – 2022.

This announcement was made during the inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo Namin… read more

• Beyond Africa
• Miscellaneous
• 21/10/2021 07:49

The Global Recovery Insights 2021 report published: the road to recovery

UFI and Explori released the third part of the Global Recovery Insights 2021 report, conducted by live events research specialists, Explori, in partnership with UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and supported by SISO, the Society for Independent Show Organizers.

This latest in the Global Recovery Insights series of qua… read more

• Flights
• 21/10/2021 07:49

USA: Delta Air Lines to increase flights to South Africa

Major US airline Delta Air Lines is planning to expand its services to South Africa. According to news reports, the airline is set to increase flight frequencies … read more

• Destinations
• 21/10/2021 07:49

Uniworld's new Nile ship is inspired by Egyptian barges

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' latest Super Ship, the 42-suite S.S. Sphinx, set sail on Egypt's Nile River in late September.

Working with local artisans, Uniworld sourced Egyptian communities during the building process for everything from craftsmen to artwork and upholstery.

Inspired by ancient Egyptian barges, the sun dec… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 21/10/2021 07:46

Five top tips for travelling with medicines abroad

There’s no doubt that catching a plane can be a little stressful. Not only do you have to make sure your luggage weighs the right amount, you have to ensure no liquids exceed 100 millilitres, and you also need to arrive on time to get through security and catch your flight.

For someone who has a medical condition, the extra stress of being… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 21/10/2021 07:45

FlySafair wants longer weekends to promote travel – and aims to move public holidays

South Africa’s low-cost airline, FlySafair, wants the Public Holidays Act to change by moving midweek off-days to Monday or Friday. Long weekends promote travel and this change, the airline says, will aid in the tourism sector’s recovery efforts.

South Africans travel more over three-day weekends. FlySafair reported that its… read more

• Attractions
• 21/10/2021 07:43

Princess Vlei in Cape Town declared a provincial heritage site

A new provincial Heritage Site plaque was unveiled at the Princess Vlei Eco Park on Tuesday, cementing the wetland as part of the area’s provincial heritage.

Princess Vlei occupies a significant cultural and ecological position, where the area is a transitionary zone between Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and Dune Strandveld, … read more

• Flights
• 21/10/2021 07:43

Virgin Atlantic returns to Cape Town

Virgin Atlantic has announced the relaunch of its direct flight service from London Heathrow to Cape  Town International Airport, set to resume three times a week from Friday, 17 December on the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9.

Following the removal of South Africa from the UK red list, Virgin initially announced… read more

• Attractions
• 21/10/2021 07:42

Soweto Tourism has released a status update on the museums in Soweto

Soweto Tourism, a Local Tourism Association (LTA) in Soweto, has released an status update on the museums in … read more