Travel news overview

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 07:49

South African Airways returns to Windhoek

South African Airways (SAA) is set to resume flights to Windhoek in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 01/12/2022 07:48

Namibia: New rhino poaching figures

According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, Namibia has lost at least … read more

• Beyond Africa
• 01/12/2022 07:47

Global traveller survey reveals international travel is back

As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opens its 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, a new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the pandemic.

According to the survey of more than 26,000 consumers from 25 countries, conducted by YouGov for WT… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/12/2022 07:44

Global tourism leaders discuss importance of government partnerships at the 22nd WTTC Global Summit

Global tourism leaders have highlighted the importance of government partnerships in creating a “safer, more resilient, and sustainable future” for the sector during the opening panel session on the first day of the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh.

The panel came after an opening speech by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism H.E.… read more

• Accomodation
• 01/12/2022 07:43

Hotelbeds predicts 2023 travel trends

The appetite for travel shows no signs of slowing down at Hotelbeds as the company is expecting growth of 30% above 2022 levels* over the next 12 months but new trends are emerging as consumers not only seek new experiences but also ways to make their trips easier and hassle-free.

“As we lead increasingly busy lives, we no longer ha… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/12/2022 05:33

Kasane set to host Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo

The Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is set for this year’s Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo (BTTE) scheduled to take place from the 29th of November to 3rd December 2022 in Kasane. The annual tourism expo provides an opportunity for the global tourism industry to meet on a one-on-one basis with their Botswana tourism industry c… read more

• Destinations
• 01/12/2022 05:31

Zambia targets 1.5 million tourists in newly launched Marketing campaign

The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) is targeting over 1.5 million international tourists as part of its 2023 marketing plan to accelerate recovery in the southern African nation.

The Agency, on Tuesday 29th November launched the 2023 Marketing Plan for Destination Zambia, which is an initiative to create integrated and holistic strategi… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/12/2022 05:30

Hindered during the pandemic, city tourism has come roaring back

Urban destinations are not only back, but they will drive the next decade of travel recovery, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council.

WTTC's Cities Economic Impact Report, released Wednesday at its Global Summit, analyzed 82 city destinations and found that prior to the pandemic, major cities accoun… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 29/11/2022 15:09

Nigeria issues travel advisory to citizens in U.S., Europe

Mr Mohammed said he was not issuing a travel advisory but merely giving a piece of advice to Nigerians who may be visiting these countries.

The Nigerian government on Monday issued a travel advisory to its citizens visiting the US and European countries.

Delivering his opening remarks at the ongoing Buhari administration score… read more

• Flights
• 29/11/2022 15:01

Qatar Airways to resume flights to Taif, Saudi Arabia starting 3 January 2023

Qatar Airways announced that it will resume services to Taif starting 3 January 2023 with three weekly flights. This is the airlines’ sixth destination in Saudi Arabia.

The resumption of services will enable passengers flying from and to Taif to benefit from the airline's extensive international network to across Asia, Africa… read more