Travel news overview

• Travel-tech
• 23/02/2022 07:19

Sabre Corporation and Cathay Pacific Airways announces new agreement

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways, to e… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 23/02/2022 07:19

Tourism raises its voice for Peace

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, people, as well as our whole societies and economies, have suffered enough. We cannot afford for this to continue. We must rebuild and look to the future with hope, not fear.

Peace and mutual understanding are essential ingredients for recovery. Now is the time to work together, and for d… read more

• Cruise
• 23/02/2022 07:17

Holland America Line to participate in CDC’s updated program for cruise ships

Holland America Line confirmed it will participate in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated program for cruise ships operating in U.S. waters. The line will continue to operate vaccinated cruises, with two key changes to onboard protocols for guests beginning March 1:

Masks on board will be recommended bu… read more

• 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