Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 22/10/2023 07:47

Race to Market Nigeria: NANTA leads the way, As Ooni of Ife backs up at WTM

The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty,  Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja the second, will grace the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies stand at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, excel in November.

The tourism loving Royal Father and investor will sit out at the global tourism trade show in the most col… read more

• Attractions
• 20/10/2023 12:40

This suburb in Cape Town is one of the 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world

Global culture, entertainment and events magazine Time Out has asked some 12,000 city-dwellers about the coolest spots in their city right now. And for the sixth year running, these views got combined with expert input from Time Out's global network of local editors and writers, to compile the sixth annual ranking of the world’s co… read more

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:40

TAAG Angola Airlines to take delivery of two second-hand Boeing 737-700s this week

Two Boeing 737-700s, which left Kaunas in Lithuania on 12 October, are currently being ferried to Luanda. There, they will be given a second life under the TAAG Angola Airlines colours. Are these replacement or growth aircraft? Who is the lessor behind this deal? What is TAAG's overall fleet development plan?

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:38

Main runway at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) temporarily closed

update (13 October 2023): ACSA has announced that the main runway at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town has been reopened this morning at 07:00! Based on the results of a comprehensive friction assessment, it was… read more

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:37

SAA and SunExpress sign damp lease agreement for two Boeing 737-800

South African Airways (SAA) says it has entered a damp lease agreement with SunExpress “that will allow SAA to operate a schedule utilising two SunExpress aircraft for a six-month period, commencing mid-October 2023.” The first of the 2 aircraft has been received according to the airline.

SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthans… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 20/10/2023 12:35

6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2023 breaks another record of success

Hosted by the Government of Botswana through the Botswana Tourism Organisation in collaboration with Africa Tourism Partners, UNWTO and AfCFTA, the 6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards was a resounding success.

Held from 04 to 06 October at the Grand Palm International Convention Centre in Gaborone Botswana, ATLF 2023 w… read more

• Attractions
• 20/10/2023 12:34

Durban: All beaches are closed until further notice

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, that all City … read more

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:30

Domestic airlines navigate information gaps, proxy woes, soaring operation costs

Airlines attribute the lack of information exchange between passengers and airlines during delays or reschedules to third-party involvement. In a meeting convened under the Airline Operators of Nigeria, they engaged with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The Minister assured the enforcement of compensation as outlined in the NCARs.

• Rail
• 20/10/2023 12:29

Zambia to rehabilitate three rail lines in 2024

Zambia plans to rehabilitate 150 km of the Zambia Railways, TAZARA, and Mulobezi Railway lines, the 2024 budget documents have revealed. Total railway transport rehabilitation is expected to reach 67 million Kwacha, up from K57 million in the 2023 budget, according to the figures in the budget.

The Ministry of Finance has all… read more

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:28

United Nigeria to upgrade services with delivery of Airbus A320 aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited says, it is poised to serve the travelling public better, as it takes delivery of an Airbus A320 aircraft. According to the airline, the aircraft will be deployed to upgrade services on its expanding routes. The Airbus, which was flown into Nigeria in the early hours of Sunday, October 15, was welco… read more