Travel news overview
Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news customized as per your requirements.
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, announced its acquisition of Nuvola, a prominent provider of hotel service optimization and guest engagement software to hoteliers worldwide. The transaction includes Nuvola technology and guest enablement software as well as the inte… read more
The newly promoted person knows the company Air Burkina well, having been, shortly before 2017, commercial director.
Maxime Dipina Christian Toe is the new Director General of Air Burkina. He was appointed on Wednesday 11 May 2022, following the Council of Ministers.
He replaces Blaise Sanou, who was sacked on 27 April last, s… read more
Silversea Cruises and Rovos Rail have paired up to offer cruise and rail combinations on Silversea’s upcoming South African itineraries for the 2022/23 cruise season. Silversea will be deploying the luxury cruise ship Silver Spirit in South Africa, sailing 15-night roundtrip cruises from Cape Town between December and February… read more
Libreville's Leon Mba International Airport is the largest in Gabon with a capacity of 1.2 million passengers and 40,000 tonnes of cargo. As the country's main gateway, it has implemented environmental policies that make it a model in Africa.
Libreville International Airport (ADL) remains an eco-efficient hub. It has j… read more
Luxury travel brand Sanctuary Retreats has added two Namibia properties to its portfolio, its first in the country, bringing its collection of African lodges and camps to 14 locations.
The newcomers are the Okahirongo River Camp, which is located in the region of Marienfluss, and the Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, w… read more
Emerald Cruises has named a godmother for its newest superyacht.
Sarah Wikevand, managing director of U.K.-based cruise specialist ROL Cruise, will be the godmother of the Emerald Azzurra, the premium river cruise line's first oceangoing superyacht.
Wikevand will christen the Emerald Azzurra during a ceremony in Venice … read more
Azamara has said the expansion of its fleet with addition of a fourth ship, Azamara Onward, in May will give the cruise line greater flexibility to resume destination-intensive cruises, such as those in South Africa.
Although initially resuming cruises post-COVID in the European market, with all four cruise ships based in Nor… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) is currently upgrading and renewing the existing Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct within Agulhas National Park, in order to provide an improved tourism offering and facilities. The … read more
Since the reopening of the borders decided by the Moroccan authorities, several airlines, including Air Canada, have returned to Casablanca. And for the next summer season, new carriers, such as Kuwait Airways, are banking on the charm of this popular tourist destination.
Since 5 May, Air Canada has resumed its non-stop service between Mon… read more
The QE2 floating hotel in Dubai, which previously served as the flagship of the legendary Cunard Line, will be rebranded and upgraded under the M Gallery portfolio of Accor Hotels.
Accor said it will conduct “further upgrades and renovations” to the historic ship, removing some of her dining options, adding new cabins, and ex… read more
Sabre advances hotel retailing with acquisition of Nuvola
Air Burkina: Maxime Dipina Christian Toe appointed DG, after the dismissal of Blaise Sanou
Silversea and Rovos Rail team up on South African cruise itineraries
Energy efficiency: Libreville Airport renews its Level 2 carbon accreditation
Sanctuary retreats opens two luxury properties in Namibia
Emerald Cruises names godmother for its Azzurra superyacht
Azamara refocuses on South Africa-intensive itineraries following fleet expansion
Agulhas National Park: The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct is getting an upgrade
Casablanca: Air Canada resumes flights, Kuwait Airways arrives next month
Former Cunard liner QE2 to be refurbished again under Accor Hotels
