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The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization has warned that the “climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid”. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UNWTO, said the pandemic
has hit tourism harder than any other sector. Tourism needs support from
governments, through stronger public-private partnerships and thro… read more
This was achieved through a partnership signed last month, for an initial period of 3 years, with Irish company Inflight Dublin which has deployed its "Everhub" solution.
With this platform, ASKY passengers can now enjoy a variety of attractive features and content including Hollywood movies, popular TV shows, local African progr… read more
Food tourism remains a relatively undiscovered business potential, with Mr Ndunguru, a pioneering investor in this area, struggling to formalise his digital business and be licensed observed. His business, marketed as Jiranileo, is a platform where he organises private and group meals eaten with local hosts from across Africa.
"We help peo… read more
As British Airways restarts direct flights to Cape Town, the travel industry hopes to save some of the critical 2021 summer tourist season. Before Covid-19, nearly 200,000 Brits visited the Western Cape every year, spending an average R24,000 each. With SA of… read more
The expansion of the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service continues to gather steam. The construction of the Mukuru railway station is the latest chapter of the initiative.
Targeting commuters from Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Mukuru Kwa Reuben, Industrial Area and Embakasi North, the station is designed to serve over 2,000 passengers a day a… read more
Aviation experts have traced the cause of flight delays and cancelation besides weather and VIP movement to inadequate aircraft, which leads to hiccups caused by overutilisation of equipment. The development, they stressed, would become more acute as Yuletide season approaches when travellers demand the highest number of seats in d… read more
Wonder of the Seas has finally left the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard and is on her way to Marseilles in France, where she will receive the final touches before delivery to Royal Caribbean. Although some final fit and finish work still needs to be done on the ship, Royal Caribbean has accepted delivery of her from the shipyard… read more
On November 2nd and November 4th, a Hi Fly Airbus A340-300 operated two trips to Antarctica from Cape Town, South Africa. While details of the quadjet’s mission are scarce, it is believed that the aircraft was flown in to bring more fuel and supplies directly to research camps located on the southern continent.
Flight details… read more
For David and Maggie Kopp, Kenya is their second home. For 20 consecutive years, the couple from the United Kingdom have been visiting the country to sample wildlife in the Maasai Mara and pristine sandy beaches on the Kenyan Coast.
Not even the Covid-19 pandemic could deter them from travelling to their little paradise - Travellers Beach … read more
Celebrity Cruises has official named and christened its new Edge-class cruise ship Celebrity Apex, several months after taking delivery, due to the disruption caused by the pandemic. Celebrity Apex was christened in Ft. Lauderdale’s Port Everglades by her Godmother, Reshma Saujani, Celebrity Cruises executives and local tourism and… read more
Climate Emergency is a bigger threat than Covid- UNWTO Secretary General
ASKY has introduced the WIFI wireless entertainment system on all its aircraft
Pioneer of Food Tourism explains policy barriers
Cape Town welcomes returning airlines
A new station for Mukuru Kwa Njenga/Reuben
Experts trace cause of flight delays & cancellations
Latest Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ship Wonder of the Seas leaves shipyard
Hi Fly’s Airbus A340 flies down to Antarctica
Kenyan hotels shines at Global Tourism Awards
Celebrity Apex christened in Port Canaveral ahead of inaugural Caribbean season
