Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 31/07/2022 20:22

Youth have key role to play in Tourism revival

THE executive director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Teofilus Nghitila, said young people have a key role to play in reviving the tourism sector. Nghitila was speaking during the fourth edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge in Windhoek recently.

"Let us as a government, privat… read more

• Flights
• 31/07/2022 20:21

Emirates expands its Tel Aviv schedule with second daily flight

A little over a month since it inaugurated its first flight, Emirates has announced plans to boost connectivity and increase travel options for customers flying between Dubai and Tel Aviv with a second daily flight, starting 30 October 2022.   The additional morning frequency is in response to high demand for travel to/from Is… read more

• Accomodation
• 31/07/2022 20:20

Hilton appoints Ansu du Plessis as Regional Commercial Director Africa & Indian Ocean

Hilton has appointed Ansu du Plessis as Regional Commercial Director, Africa & Indian Ocean (A& IO). A seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry, Ansu brings strong commercial acumen into her new role. Following a promotion within Hilton, she will be responsible for the execution of … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 31/07/2022 20:19

Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2022 returns after two-year hiatus

The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) is set for a physical return from October 5-7 after a two-year hiatus occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Chief Executive Officer, Betty Radier says that the 2022 expo is expected to attract participation from about 30 countries from across the globe.

"We have no… read more

• Flights
• 29/07/2022 08:31

Ethiopian Airlines orders Africa's first Airbus A350-1000

The airline had placed an order for 22 A350-900s, of which 16 have already been delivered. Its order book now includes four A350-1000s and two A350-900s.

"The A350-1000 helps us stay ahead of the curve in terms of technology [...] The A350-1000 is best suited for our dense routes, and we believe the increase in headcount will… read more

• Travel-tech
• Miscellaneous
• 29/07/2022 08:29

Eight essential steps to ensure cyber security while traveling

Although usually both companies and individuals pay a lot of attention to cyber security, when it comes to traveling, they seem to simply forget about it. Such carelessness often costs much more than the trip itself. So, what should one do in order to avoid such unpleasant surprises as cyber attacks, identity and personal information thefts?

• Destinations
• 29/07/2022 08:28

Botswana to re-open 16 land border post

The Government of Botswana has announced the re-opening of 1… read more

• Flights
• 29/07/2022 08:27

Etihad Airways touts ‘Popular’ Zanzibar route

Etihad Airways said flights to Zanzibar (ZNZ) in Tanzania, that were set to be d… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 29/07/2022 08:26

6 trends transforming SA's hospitality sector

Tourism in South Africa is recovering, with an increased volume of arrivals for both local residents and foreign travellers. With the removal of the final Covid-19 restrictions, this is expected to increase further, especially in coastal areas which have become increasingly popular with remote workers as they offer a better quality of life.
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• Miscellaneous
• 29/07/2022 08:25

What happens when you lose your luggage

You get to the baggage carousel at your destination and wait for your suitcase to come down the conveyor belt. You watch as every other passenger from your flight picks up their bags from the carousel and leaves. Soon, there are no bags left. Yours is missing.

What happens next?

Reporting missing luggage When you’ve figured out that … read more