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Namibia: NWR Offers Hospitality Training
The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Limited Khorixas Rest camp in the Kunene and Gross Barmen Resort in the Otjozondjupa are now offering five Namibia Training Authority (NTA) registered national vocational certificates in hospitality and tourism.
The courses are: Accommodation services and food and beverages service… read more
Qatar Airways Holidays unveils special travel packages for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™
The ‘Build Your Own’ package feature enables fans to customise their journey based on their preferences and instantly double their Qmiles
Qatar Airways Holidays has launched extensive travel packages for the inaugural FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ welcoming global football fans to enjoy the finest Qatari hospitality a… read more
Qatar Airways sees huge prospects for operations in Ghana-
Qatar Airways, has reiterated its commitment to the Ghanaian market as it sees growth and expansion prospects. Addressing the media in Accra on Monday, Vice President-Africa, Commercial Department at Qatar Airways, Hendrick Du Preez said after just a year of operating in Ghana, the airline saw huge prospects as far as demand was concerned… read more
Conservation of elephants in Kenya receives boost
The conservation of Elephants in Kenya has received a major boost after the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife announced that it had mobilised 16.5 million shillings towards this initiative against the target of 100 million within the financial year 2021 – 2022.
This announcement was made during the inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo Namin… read more
The Global Recovery Insights 2021 report published: the road to recovery
UFI and Explori released the third part of the Global Recovery Insights 2021 report, conducted by live events research specialists, Explori, in partnership with UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and supported by SISO, the Society for Independent Show Organizers.
This latest in the Global Recovery Insights series of qua… read more
USA: Delta Air Lines to increase flights to South Africa
Major US airline Delta Air Lines is planning to expand its services to South Africa. According to news reports, the airline is set to increase flight frequencies … read more
Uniworld's new Nile ship is inspired by Egyptian barges
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' latest Super Ship, the 42-suite S.S. Sphinx, set sail on Egypt's Nile River in late September.
Working with local artisans, Uniworld sourced Egyptian communities during the building process for everything from craftsmen to artwork and upholstery.
Inspired by ancient Egyptian barges, the sun dec… read more
Five top tips for travelling with medicines abroad
There’s no doubt that catching a plane can be a little stressful. Not only do you have to make sure your luggage weighs the right amount, you have to ensure no liquids exceed 100 millilitres, and you also need to arrive on time to get through security and catch your flight.
For someone who has a medical condition, the extra stress of being… read more
FlySafair wants longer weekends to promote travel – and aims to move public holidays
South Africa’s low-cost airline, FlySafair, wants the Public Holidays Act to change by moving midweek off-days to Monday or Friday. Long weekends promote travel and this change, the airline says, will aid in the tourism sector’s recovery efforts.
South Africans travel more over three-day weekends. FlySafair reported that its… read more
Princess Vlei in Cape Town declared a provincial heritage site
A new provincial Heritage Site plaque was unveiled at the Princess Vlei
Eco Park on Tuesday, cementing the wetland as part of the area’s
provincial heritage.
Princess Vlei occupies a significant cultural and ecological position, where the area is a transitionary zone between Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and Dune Strandveld, … read more
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