Travel news overview

• Flights
• 26/02/2023 05:16

Airlink To Launch “Skybucks” Frequent Flyer Programme

Airlink, one of Southern Africa’s airlines, has announced that its Skybucks frequent flyer programme will be launched on 01 March 2023, enabling its customers to earn rewards on its flights and redeem them against future travel and other Airlink purchases.

The airline says since it “became a totally independent carrier in 202… read more

• Cruise
• 26/02/2023 04:31

River cruise lines sail into Egypt with new ships and itineraries

Destinations outside of Europe are seeing an increased share of attention from river cruise lines developing new ships and itineraries, expanding their product offerings.

But no destination seems to be more popular right now than Egypt, where a number of river cruise companies continue to double down on new offerings in the region and deep… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 23/02/2023 14:51

ITB Berlin: African Destinations make a massive return this March

One of the globe’s leading tourism market place, Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB Berlin) will be making a return to live (person-to-person) event since 2019 when it last held the event in the marquee Messe Berlin Arena.

Scheduled to take place from March 7-9, 2023 in Messe Berlin in the Charlottenburg province, this year’s event has Ge… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 23/02/2023 14:07

ITB Berlin makes a strong comeback with High international participation

Around 90 per cent of the available stand area is occupied – The multi-purpose hall hub27, which is fully booked, is the destination hot spot – Debut for the German marketplace – Cultural tourism organisers are represented in the Culture Lounge – High participation in the Travel Technology, Mobility and Cruise segments

A fitting live comeb… read more

• Accomodation
• Travel-tech
• 23/02/2023 14:07

Kempinski Hotels selects Sabre technology to upgrade customer booking experience

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, has announced an enhanced agreement with Kempinski Hotels, the Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company, to enable the luxury hotel chain to upgrade its customer bookin… read more

• Flights
• 23/02/2023 14:07

Airlink to reinstate Johannesburg – Nosy Be flights as it restores Madagascar service

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will reinstate weekly scheduled services between Johannesburg and Nosy Be from 23 June 2023 as part of its drive to restore flights between South Africa and Madagascar to pre-pandemic levels.

It follows Airlink’s resumption of flights to Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, in Januar… read more

• Flights
• 23/02/2023 14:04

Nature-Based Tourism key in boosting Rwanda's economy - World Bank

Investing in and preserving Nature Based Tourism (NTB) is crucial in driving Rwanda's economic growth as well as generating multi-sectoral benefits, according to the World Bank. This is highlighted in the Rwanda Economic Update report by the World Bank which is themed "Making Most of Nature Based Tourism in Rwanda," released on Febru… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 23/02/2023 14:04

Botswana has released rhino poaching figures

Botswana has lost 138 rhinoceros to poachers since 2018, compared to only two poached from 2012 to 2017. This is according to Cabinet Minister Mabuse Pule, who answered … read more

• Leisure
• 23/02/2023 14:03

Major hotel chains race to expand in Africa

Luxury hotels are expanding in Africa, with Marriott, Radisson Blu and Hyatt leading the way with new developments and acquisitions.

As international travellers troop back to Africa, some of the world’s major hotel chains are re-igniting a multi-billion dollar expansion race that began pre-pandemic.

Marriott, Radisson Blu… read more

• Flights
• 20/02/2023 22:40

Etihad Airways announces new flights to Lisbon and returns to Málaga and Mykonos

Starting from 2 July 2023, Etihad Airways is expanding its European network by launching a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon. The airline will offer three flights per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, connecting Abu Dhabi to the Portuguese capital city, just in time for summer vacations.

In additi… read more