Travel news overview

• Flights
• 26/04/2023 23:24

Cabo Verde Airlines to return to France in July

France has always been a privileged destination for Cabo Verde Airlines, especially as it represents an important source market for Cape Verdean tourism. Since the resumption of operations in December 2021, the national flagship has made the revival of this destination a priority.

• Flights
• 26/04/2023 22:24

In Madagascar, the airport operator 'pays' the airlines to open new flights

In the context of a rebound in air traffic, after the COVID 19 pandemic, and in order to improve the connectivity of the international airports of Antananarivo and Nosy be, Ravinala Airports, the manager of the two hubs, has launched a "new routes" incentive programme, rewarding airlines that will open new services

• Flights
• 26/04/2023 22:22

Airlink to connect Kruger National Park with Victoria Falls

South African regional carrier Airlink is set to launch a direct service between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in … read more

• Destinations
• 26/04/2023 21:30

Water levels in the Fish River Canyon lower than expected

The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has recenetly conducted an assessment of the Fish River Canyon. According to the findings of the assessment, the water levels in the canyon are currently lower than e… read more

• Attractions
• 26/04/2023 21:22

Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to selected museums on Freedom Day

Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Freedom Day (27 April 2023). This includes Bo-… read more

• Attractions
• 26/04/2023 00:00

Kruger National Park: Gate quotas to be implemented for day visitors during the long weekend

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that daily quotas will once again apply at the entrance gates of Kruge… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 25/04/2023 06:41

For Love of Country: Air Peace again offers to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan without...

“Any action that would promote national pride, national cohesion, peace and unity, we are for it”…Onyema

The Chairman of Air Peace, Barr. Allen Onyema says, the airline is ready to evacuate stranded Nigerian students in Sudan if they are moved to a neigbouring country.

He said, the airline would fly there as Sudan’s airspace is close… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 25/04/2023 06:38

Traveling light and other ecofriendly trends in African tourism

With the focus firmly on sustainable travel options in 2023, African operators are getting creative in their initiatives to save the planet. One trend highlighted at the WTM Africa trade show earlier this month in Cape Town was that ecoconscious travelers now choose to travel almost luggage-free to reduce CO2 emissions.

These "eco-warriors… read more

• Destinations
• 25/04/2023 05:44

New Samara Karoo safari camp lets guests leave the world behind

Samara Karoo Reserve, a semi-desert nature reserve situated within South Africa's Great Karoo region, has announced the opening of a new ecotourism offering, Plains Camp, on June 15. With no WiFi, no electricity and no high-tech distractions, the new camp promises a grounding, humbling experience in nature.

Consisting of four… read more

• Travel-tech
• Opinion
• 25/04/2023 05:43

ChatGPT, Generative AI, and the future of business travel

Since early 2023, ChatGPT has dominated the conversation in technology. Many have described this new AI tool as a “seismic shift” and “the biggest thing since the Internet.”

To demonstrate the capability of ChatGPT, most of this article was generated by ChatGPT. All sections that were AI generated are noted as such.

Is… read more