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Middelpunt Nature Reserve declared as South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site
The Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been declared a Wetland of International Importance ("Ramsar Site") by the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, also known as the Ramsar Convention. This a… read more
IATA: Air travel growth continues in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results.
Total traffic in February 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 55.5% compared to February 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.9% of February 2019 levels.… read more
Silversea to cruise from Port Elizabeth in South Africa for first time in 2024
The luxury cruise line Silversea will cruise from Port Elizabeth for the first-time next year aboard Silver Cloud on a grand voyage through the Indian Ocean.
Silver Cloud will depart Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on April 4th, 2024, on a 66-day itinerary visiting 45 destinations in 12 countries.
The announcement was … read more
Africa’s travel trade impression of WTM Africa 2023
The World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) provided a valuable platform once again this year for industry players to meet, network, gain new insights, and conduct business. A significant number of African national tourism agencies and private businesses in the sector participated in the show. With over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exh… read more
Air Peace, Azman Air five others set to participate in Hajj airlifting
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the selection of seven airlines, including Air Peace, Azman Air, Flynas, Aero Contractors, Max Air, Arik Air and Value Jet Air, to transport pilgrims for this year's Hajj following the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari.
NAHCON Chairman, Zikrullah Hassan… read more
Maputo awards South African Fly Modern Ark a mandate to turn around LAM Mozambique
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM Mozambique) has been operating at a loss for more than ten years now, continuously increasing its debt. Having become a burden on the public treasury, the Mozambican government urgently wants to turn around its national flag with a view to possible privatisation.
Tourism Industry Set to Generate $3.4bn Revenue in 2023
The Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) have set an ambitious goal for the 2023 operational year, aiming for 1.2 million international tourist arrivals and 1.2 million domestic tourists in Ghana. The Minister for Tourism, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, predicts that achieving this target will c… read more
Rwanda ranked as second safest country for solo female travellers
Rwanda has earned the second spot as the safest country for solo female travellers. This is attributed to its welcoming and friendly atmosphere and commitment to ensuring the safety and inclusion of women. The ranking was recently released by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which consulted with Georgetown University's W… read more
Destination Zimbabwe has market share plan for WTM Africa
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is set to lead a high-level delegation of tourism players to this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) Africa fair to be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 5 April 2023.
Fairs of WTM Africa’s magnitude present Zimbabwe with an opportunity to network with international buyers, regi… read more
Queen Mary 2 reaches South African shores for first time since pandemic
Queen Mary 2 has arrived in Durban, South Africa, marking her first port call in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic, and providing a significant boost to local tourism revenue in the city as it attempts to recover from the economic disruption it caused.
The Cunard Line flagship called in Durban as part of her repositioning voya… read more
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