Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 11/02/2025 21:28

UN Tourism Opens Applications for 2025 Best Tourism Villages Initiative

UN Tourism has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative, reinforcing its commitment to promoting rural tourism as a driver of sustainable development and community inclusion. This global program highlights villages excelling in cultural and natural heritage preservation, … read more

• Flights
• 11/02/2025 21:26

Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Route to Hyderabad

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, has announced the launch of a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting June 16, 2025. This new route underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing connectivity … read more

• Flights
• 11/02/2025 21:24

British Airways Expands Airlink Codeshare to Botswana

British Airways (BA), the United Kingdom’s flag carrier, and South African regional airline Airlink have expanded their codeshare agreement to include destinations in Botswana, further enhancing connectivity between Europe, North America, and Southern Africa. The enhanced agreement, which has been gradually implemented since la… read more

• Flights
• 11/02/2025 21:22

Emirates Partners with Air Peace to Expand Nigerian Connectivity

Emirates Airlines has signed a strategic interline agreement with Air Peace, enabling enhanced connectivity for passengers traveling to and from Nigeria. This partnership expands Emirates’ footprint in Nigeria, giving travelers access to 13 additional cities with seamless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage conn… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Attractions
• 11/02/2025 21:20

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Temporary Shop Hour Changes in February 2025

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park management, under SANParks, has announced adjustments to shop operating hours at several rest camps this February due to scheduled monthly stocktaking. These changes will affect visitors staying at or passing through the Nossob, Mata Mata, and Twee Rivieren Rest Camps on specific dates.

On 18 February … read more

• Rail
• 11/02/2025 21:18

Guinea Rail

Guinea has embarked on an ambitious project to construct a 670 km railway, a transformative infrastructure initiative designed to transport iron ore and other minerals while improving travel for its citizens. The railway will connect the Simandou mines, one of the world’s largest untapped iron ore reserves, to a newly constr… read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2025 18:59

Emirates Expands in Egypt with New Emirates World Store in Cairo

Emirates Airlines has unveiled its latest Emirates World store in Cairo, Egypt, marking a significant expansion of its refreshed travel retail concept. Located at the luxurious 5A WaterWay complex, the store offers a premium, immersive experience for customers, blending smart technologies, expert travel con… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/02/2025 18:57

WTM Africa Launches China Ready® Workshop to Tap into Booming Chinese Travel Market

World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has unveiled its inaugural China Ready® Workshop, designed to equip African tourism businesses with the tools needed to attract and cater to the world’s largest outbound travel market. Partnering with CBISN, this exclusive one-day training will take place on 11 April 2025 at the Cape Town Int… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/02/2025 18:53

African Tourism Ministers Unite to Propel the Continent’s Global Appeal

African Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili for his unwavering support in advancing Africa’s tourism sector. This endorsement came during key bilateral meetings at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid, held alongside FITUR 2025 and the organization’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The discu… read more

• Attractions
• 09/02/2025 18:51

Renovations Underway at Karoo National Park:

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of renovations on several cottages in the Karoo National Park, a move aimed at enhancing visitor experiences. The project, part of ongoing maintenance efforts, will focus on two units at a time to ensure minimal disruption to guests. The renovations are expected… read more