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The official opening ceremony for the new Kwa-Zulu Natal Cruise Terminal in Durban has been suspended until May 15th. MSC Cruises said it had decided to postpone the inauguration event for the new cruise terminal following the devastating floods that hit Durban and surrounding areas last month.
This is the second postponement o… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that in an effort to bolster security, stricter entry and exit protocols will be put into place at the gates of Addo Elephant National Park in the … read more
Adventure, hiking, mountaineering experiences have been identified as key catalysts in the recovery of tourism businesses in Kenya.
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala stated that Kenya is well placed to tap into these niche segments due to diverse opportunities and attractions.
Speaking after a hiking expediti… read more
Uganda won three accolades at this year's the International Tourism Film Festival Africa for its film Explore Uganda - The Pearl of Africa brand.
Earlier this year, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) launched the new brand identity, Explore Uganda, the Pearl of Africa that seeks to promote Uganda as the best destination for tourism.… read more
The airlines say they will allow a fresh round of dialogue with the government in the hope of reaching an amicable solution.
Airline operators on Sunday announced that they have "acceded" to appeals from the government to withdraw plans to suspend operations from Monday over high cost of jet fuel and other operational costs.
The info… read more
Mango's business rescue practitioner Sipho Sono is heading to court in a bid to access the remaining funds government allocated to the low-cost subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA).
Parliament approved a special allocation of R819 million for Mango's restructuring, from R10.5 billion allocated to SAA by Treasury. Accordi… read more
Emirates unveiled its full premium economy class: “flyers can look forward to another distinctive Emirates travel experience.” The Dubai based airline announced it will open this “highly sought-after” cabin for sale from 1 June 2022.
The new cabin class, which offers luxurious seats, more legroom, and a service to rival… read more
After South Africa endured one of the strictest lockdowns globally and experienced harsh travel bans in December 2021, the recent rise in air traffic indicates that things could be returning to normal. More than two years have passed since the onset of the pandemic and Cape Town International Airport has seen a recovery rate of 76% … read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of a R370 million upgrading and refurbishment infrastructure programme in … read more
The Air Algerie fleet renewal programme, planned since 2016 and adopted in 2018, was suspended in 2020 due to the health crisis. For the Algerian authorities, its implementation becomes more than urgent in view of the carrier's ambitions.
The Algerian government, meeting in the Council of Ministers on Sunday 8 May 2022, gave the gre… read more