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Millions of people will gain access to climate-friendly rail, says Niko Warbanoff, CEO of the DB E.C.O. Group Profits generated will be invested in German rail
The Egyptian government has awarded the contract to operate the country's first high-speed rail network to Deutsche Bahn and the Egyptian company Elsewedy Electric (EE). The three p… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it is increasing surveillance at Kruger National Park entry g… read more
The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that it is currently upgrading recreational facilites and the infrastructure at Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park in … read more
There is a shortage of cargo to and from Kenya, which affects the export of the country's products. To address this shortfall, the government plans to build an airport exclusively for cargo.
Cunard Line has announced a delay to the introduction of its newest cruise ship, Queen Anne, with the 3000-passenger ship now due to enter service in May, 2024 instead of at the beginning of the year.
Cunard Line, part of the Carnival Corporation group, said numerous challenges in shipbuilding had caused the delay, including … read more
Virgin Atlantic re-launched its direct flights between Cape Town and London Heathrow on November 5, not a moment too soon for the hordes of December holidaymakers wanting to travel in both directions between the two points.
Liezl Gericke, Virgin’s Head: Africa, Middle East and India, talks to Travel Newsabout the fligh… read more
The ITB Berlin Convention 2023 is taking shape. From 7 to 9 March 2023 at the leading convention of the international tourism industry, the focus of ITB Berlin will be on proven quality and numerous innovations. Next year’s convention will also focus on solutions surrounding digitalisation, sustainability and resilience, and for attendees… read more
Typically, when a hotel is booked by a travel agent the actual payment is made by the traveler at the property after they have completed their stay. Today’s ‘post-pay’ model means travelers must be present at check-in to register card details and then again at check-out to make the payment. Business travelers often need to use their own personal… read more
Accor has signed a management agreement with Kasada to operate the Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa managed by Accor, located 80 kms South of Dakar, on the seaside port of Saly, the largest seaside resort in West Africa, between the sea and the sacred forest.
The property features 166 rooms, starting from 28sqm, a 750sqm spa a… read more
The Government of the Kingdom of eSwatini has announced that it has suspended all Covid-19 entry restrictions. Effective immediately, travellers intending to visit the country no longer require to produce a proof of full vaccination and a Covid-19 … read more
DB International Operations wins contract to operate and maintain Egypt's new High-Speed network
South African National Parks (SANParks) beefs up security at Kruger National Park
Namibia introduces entry fees for Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park
Kenya plans to build an all-cargo airport
Queen Anne delivery pushed back to May 2024 amid ongoing shipyard delays
Virgin Atlantic jets back into CPT
The ITB Berlin Convention is repositioning itself
Booking.com and Amadeus partnership is set to streamline the payment process between travel agencies
Accor and Kasada expand portfolio in Senegal
eSwatini srcaps all Covid-19 entry requirements
