Travel news overview

• Accomodation
• 18/04/2023 22:02

New Marriott International resort “Laïla” opens in Seychelles

Marriott International’s newly-opened branded hotel in Seychelles is set to present the island nation’s hidden gems to its guests who seek personalised experiences and are interested in establishing a relationship with the community.

Called laïla, the resort is owned by Seychellois businessman Gilbert Frichot, and i… read more

• Flights
• 18/04/2023 21:23

Air Mauritius resumes Delhi-Mauritius direct flights as from 4th May 2023

Passengers can now fly directly from Delhi to Mauritius, an island of serene white sandy beaches and tantalising turquoise blue ocean. To mark the resumption of direct flights from Delhi to Mauritius, Air Mauritius in association with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority organised a Networking Gala Evening a… read more

• Destinations
• 18/04/2023 21:22

South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (April - August 2023)

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period April 2023 to August 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 18/04/2023 20:57

Kenya: first African country to abolish the 100ml rule for liquids in the aircraft cabin?

Since 2006, the carriage of liquids in cabin baggage on aircraft has been limited to 100 millilitres per passenger. The measure, which has become a general rule, is beginning to be relaxed in some airports, notably in England and the Netherlands, and Kenya would like to follow suit.

• Miscellaneous
• 18/04/2023 20:34

Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) debuts in Northern Cape

South Africa’s tourism and investment sector is well poised to take advantage of the improved global appetite for tourism, to optimise its contribution to the country’s economic objectives.

As part of this heightened optimism, a new flagship event will be added to the annual calendar. The inaugural Tourism Investment Forum … read more

• Flights
• 18/04/2023 20:02

Experienced Edmund Makona takes over as interim CEO of Air Zimbabwe

Air Zimbabwe is currently implementing a six-year restructuring plan with financial support from the government. While the state-owned carrier is actively looking for a permanent CEO, the Ministry of Transport has given the reins of the company on an interim basis to a veteran of the company who is known for his mastery of operational issues.

• Flights
• 18/04/2023 19:02

Kigali International Airport to join the global accreditation program

Since ACI launched the first global airport customer experience accreditation programme in 2019, around 60 airports worldwide have joined the programme to improve their customer experience management. It is the only accreditation programme in the airport sector to offer a 360˚ view of customer experience management. And Kigali intends to be an A… read more

• Flights
• 16/04/2023 22:24

Fifth Condor A330neo takes off on first commercial flight

The second A330neo in the "Beach" livery has taken off, following its delivery in Frankfurt last Friday. On April 12, the aircraft embarked on its commercial maiden flight to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius, carrying approximately 250 guests. This registration D-ANRJ aircraft joins Condor's long-haul fleet immediatel… read more

• Flights
• 16/04/2023 22:20

Auric Air adds another Cessna 208B Caravan to its fleet

Auric Air operates about ten aircraft, mainly turboprops, from its bases in Mwanza, Dar es Salaam and Arusha in Tanzania. The Tanzanian safari specialist, founded in 2001, offers both scheduled flights and private charter flights on demand.

• Destinations
• 16/04/2023 22:18

GTA Promotes 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Campaign

In line with its commitment to promote domestic tourism in Ghana, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has re-launched the 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' campaign to promote domestic tourism in Kwahu in the Eastern region.

The campaign is under the Ghana Tourism Development Project (GTDP), being undertaken by the Ministry of To… read more