Travel news overview

• Accomodation
• 14/04/2023 05:35

Accor to bring Mantis Collection’s eco-minded charm to Madagascar with new hotel & spa on Sainte Mar

Accor, a world-renowned hospitality group, has announced plans to open Mantis Soanambo Hotel & Spa on Nosy Boraha (Ile Sainte-Marie) in Madagascar, marking the first international hospitality brand on the island. The Mantis Collection, part of Accor, is a renowned conservation-led hospitality company that prioritizes the preser… read more

• Flights
• 14/04/2023 05:35

Air Seychelles opens regular service to Colombo

In 2022, Air Seychelles not only reopened all its old routes, but also launched new ones, notably to Almaty in Kazakhstan. The Seychelles national airline continues to expand, with the establishment of a corridor to Sri Lanka.

• Flights
• 14/04/2023 05:35

Emirates to offer daily flights to YYZ from April 20th

Starting from 20 April, Emirates will increase its frequency on the Dubai-Toronto route with two additional flights per week, providing daily flights to meet the high demand for passenger services. With this, over 6,800 seats will be offered each week, resulting in a 40% increase in capacity. The expansion is made possible by the e… read more

• Flights
• 14/04/2023 05:34

Rano Air set to start flights as NCAA grants airline AOC

After a rigorous five- phase process, Nigeria aviation now has a new entrant, Rano Air which received its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) April 13,  2023 from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA).

The airline set to commence operations soon on eight domestic destinations have gotten approval to operate return … read more

• Destinations
• 14/04/2023 05:33

New Tourism Minister on task to unveil Malawi as world’s best kept secret

Malawi is home to some of Africa's best tourist attractions, including abundant wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and a range of other exciting offerings that are sure to attract any visitor. However, the country's newly appointed Tourism Minister, Vera Kamtukule, believes that it is Malawi's people and rich cultures that make … read more

• Destinations
• 14/04/2023 05:33

Spain high on The Gambia’s tourism radar

The Gambia is targeting Spain as a significant source market for international tourism and is taking steps to increase its visibility and interest among potential visitors.

The Director General of the Gambia Tourist Board, Abubakar Camara, revealed that Spain is becoming one of the country's most crucial source … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/04/2023 05:32

Madagascar: towards an international status for the airport of Toliara

Although Madagascar has some 30 airports, it has only three international hubs, serving Antananarivo and Nosy Be. In order to develop the country's economy in general, and tourism in particular, the Malagasy government is currently renovating the airport of Toliara, the largest city in the south of the country.

I… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/04/2023 05:25

WTM Africa 2023: Africa Travel Week Trends Report reveals Tourism Drivers for 2023

Leisure travel, and particularly safari, is driving the recovery of travel and tourism in Africa. This according to the Africa Travel Week Trends report released this week at World Travel Market Africa, being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week.

Data released by research firm ForwardKeys highligh… read more

• Rail
• 12/04/2023 21:51

TAZARA: Temporary suspension of passenger train services in Zambia

The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that passenger train operations in Zambia have been suspended until further notice. This is due to … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 12/04/2023 20:52

GlobalData warns rising ransomware attacks posing major cybersecurity threat to travel and tourism

The travel and tourism sector has become a prime focus for cyberattacks in recent times, resulting in ransomware incidents arising from data breaches. Against this backdrop, cybersecurity concerns within the industry have escalated with a 4% year-on-year (YoY) rise in 2022, reflecting the prevailing sentiment, says GlobalData, a l… read more