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As the demand for luxury travel experiences in Africa rebounds, ILTM Africa returns to Cape Town for its 9th edition. Themed 'Step Inside ILTM Africa,' the event will showcase the finest in luxury African travel to the world's most esteemed buyers from April 7-9, 2024. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical… read more
The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections regarding Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways, expressing concerns about potential competition restrictions in the passenger air transport market in and out of Italy.
The investigation highlights worries about increased prices or decreas… read more
The absence of rail connections to Botswana or Zambia presents a significant obstacle to the competitiveness of Namibian ports. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) asserts that by establishing rail connectivity, Namibian ports can fortify their competitive stance in Southern Africa and enhance the efficiency of the overal… read more
After an absence of nearly a decade, Kenya Airways (KQ) is set to resume operations in Eldoret today, intensifying the competition in the North Rift town's aviation market.
This move puts KQ's low-cost subsidiary, Jambojet, head-to-head against Skyward Express, the two primary carriers servicing the route presently.
KQ … read more
SAS and Turkish Airlines have opted to end their codeshare partnership, effective September 1. Consequently, flights previously accessible for booking with SAS route designations operated by Turkish Airlines (and vice versa) will no l… read more
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has called upon all tourist hotels in the county, ranked three-stars and above, to open up bureau de change or foreign exchange windows to bring the services closer to their visitors and minimize black -market business.
BoT Governor Emanuel Tutuba made this week during a one- day engagement/meeting with ho… read more
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sacked chief executive officers of
the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Authority (NCAA) respectively, the State House announced yesterday in a
press statement.
The sacked top officials are TTB Director-General Damas Mfugale and NCAA Commissioner Richard Kiiz… read more
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa,
nestled in the Heart of the Helderberg, proudly embraces its commitment to
sustainability as it joins the global celebration of Earth Hour. As lights dim
around the world on March 23rd, 2024, Erinvale Hotel will showcase its
dedication to environmental stewardship and responsible tourism.
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South African National Parks (SANPark) has announced that the public laundry facility ("laundromat") at Mopani Rest Camp in Kruger National Park is currently closed due to renovation until further notice.
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Land-Linked Zambia 2024 (LLZ© 2024) is set to welcome delegates from 16 countries, including SADC African transport ministers. With the conference rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your participation as a delegate or exhibitor. Join LLZ© 2024 from the 4th to the 5th of April at the Lusaka International Convention Ce… read more