Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 23/02/2022 07:16

Significant rise in vaccination rates in sub-Saharan Africa

In Côte d'Ivoire, Uganda, and Zambia, United States support contributed to a steady rise in vaccinations–with the most notable increase in Uganda, which in just six weeks experienced a 33% increase in first-dose shots among the eligible population.

The case studies detail several effo… read more

• Accomodation
• 23/02/2022 07:14

Hyatt House opens second hotel in Africa

"Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank is everything the name represents – a welcoming and warm environment that encourages guests to live like residents. We want each and every guest who comes through our doors to feel that they can let their real-life routines roll on, even when they’re o… read more

• Flights
• 23/02/2022 05:26

Madagascar: Zebu Air receives its first aircraft, a Let 410

Administratively constituted less than two years ago, Zebu Air, which wants to specialize in air charter, is managed by an Anglo-Malagasy tandem.

• Attractions
• 22/02/2022 19:48

All the details for The Cape Town Seafood and Jazz Racing Festival

You can expect high octane racing, delectable seafood delights from food trucks in the seafood village, live jazz performances, buskers and loads of entertainment for the kids.

Horse Racing on the day includes the Jonsson Workwear Grade 1 Cape Derby where Double Superlative is the … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/02/2022 14:01

Longer booking trends start to emerge

Booking patterns are starting to return to more normal trends seen before the pandemic, according to Skyscanner global head of industry marketing Betsy Croft.

Speaking at Routes Americas, she said that longer booking horizons are starting to increase while bookings made under a week are in a sharp d… read more

• Flights
• 22/02/2022 07:59

Royal Air Maroc will finally land in Israel in March

Royal Air Maroc has been planning to open a direct route between Morocco and Israel since last year, following the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two countries. However, the health situation has forced the carrier to review its plans several times.

It is official! Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will inaugurate its C… read more

• Travel-tech
• 21/02/2022 17:45

Ypsilon "Go Digital" with Pax2pay

Pax2pay announce it has entered into a new strategic partnership with Ypsilon, travelcenter.africa's® partner. Based in Frankfurt, Ypsilon.net is a leading technology and content provider for the travel industry, their applications used by thousands of customers worldwide. Pax2pay is thrilled to provide our award-winning dig… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 21/02/2022 17:43

Cape Verde Prime Minister outlines priorities for air transport; some realistic, others not so much

Before the coronavirus pandemic – which stopped it dead in its tracks – Cape Verde, the Atlantic Ocean archipelago which is right on the operational limits for leisure airlines flying out of … read more

• Flights
• 21/02/2022 17:42

Domestic Airlines increase fares by 100%

After a meeting in Lagos, domestic airline operators have resolved to increase airfares by 100% with effect from next week, March 1. The increment will be across board. The resolution adopted by all the domestic operators sees the least economy ticket now selling for 50,000 naira, instead of the previous 22,000 naira for an hour flight.… read more

• Travel-tech
• 21/02/2022 17:42

Email's not dead: The way you're using it is

In reality, the idea that email is dead couldn’t be further from the truth. In 2021, nearly 320 billion emails were sent a day. Additionally, 99% of the world’s 4 billion-plus email users check their inboxes at least once a day, with some checking as many as 20 times a day. Add in the fact tha… read more