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The Plettenberg appoints Executive Chef
The Plettenberg has appointed Ewald Schulenburg as Executive Chef at The Plettenberg.
He trained at Warwick’s Chefs Training School in Hermanus and comes with 17 years’ experience. He started his career at Arabella Hotel & Spa, followed by Simola Go… read more
Akwaaba African Travel Market: 20 Years of Shaping the Travel and...
The 20th edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Africa’s leading tourism and hospitality event, is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, from September 22nd to 24th, 2024.
This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a packed agenda that includes the 7th African Youth Tourism Bantaba, a keynote address by Nig… read more
Etihad Airways announces flights to Warsaw and Prague
Etihad announces the launch of 2 new routes – Warsaw and Prague – marking the first time the airline has flown directly to these countries. Starting from 2nd June 2025, Etihad will launch 4 weekly flights to both Warsaw and Prague, providing business and leisure travellers with convenient access to these vibrant European cap… read more
Air Sénégal stops operating to Barcelona, Mailand, Marseille, New York and Lyon
The national airline of Senegal, Air Sénégal, has undergone a significant leadership change and restructuring in recent months. In early August, the airline dismissed its CEO, Alioune Badara Fall, and appointed Tidiane Ndiaye as his successor. Ndiaye is the fifth CEO to take the helm in just seven years, indicating a period of instability… read more
The strategic partnership between Interswitch and ACI Worldwide
Digital transformation is reshaping the global financial landscape, and Africa is actively participating in this revolution. Two industry giants, Interswitch and ACI Worldwide, are leading this shift and are committed to enhancing digital payments infrastructure across the African continent.
The partnership between Interswitch, one … read more
Inauguration of the Grandlito Railway project
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, recently officiated the commencement of a significant railway project aimed at linking the southern and northern regions of the state. This ambitious initiative, which spans 365 kilometers, is being developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with Messers Reinho… read more
Yesterday: OR Tambo International Airport was experiencing power outages
Yesterday, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg experienced a significant power outage. The airport was forced to operate on essential supply only, causing potential disruptions to the usual airport operations.
ACSA reported that the power outag… read more
68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to headline WTTC Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announces 68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as its keynote speaker at the global tourism body’s Global Summit, taking place on 8th – 10th October, in Perth, Western Australia.
Secretary Kerry led strategies… read more
Inside Malindi's ultimate retreat for mind, body and soul at lion in the Sun Resort
If there's one town in Kenya that has earned its place as the ultimate coastal retreat for the world's elite, it's Malindi.
Nestled on Malindi Bay, where the Sabaki River meets the Indian Ocean and 120 kilometers northeast of Mombasa, this town has long drawn A-list celebrities--from British supermodel Naomi Campbell a… read more
Emirates launches inaugural flights to Antananarivo
Emirates has inaugurated its first flight to Antananarivo, Madagascar, marking the airline’s fifth destination in the Indian Ocean. The new four-weekly service, which operates via the Seychelles, strengthens international travel connections to and from Madagascar.
The inaugural flight was celebrated with a water cannon salute… read more
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