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Dana Air to connect Asaba and Lagos
Dana Air has introduced flight services from its base at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos to Asaba International Airport in Delta State. The airline said that the commencement of the route was part of its strategic route expansion drive, adding that the airline would also increase frequencies on other destinations soon.… read more
Kenya only wants vaccinated travellers
The tightening should come into effect at the beginning of the Christmas holidays.
Kenya wants to be the first country in Africa to introduce access restrictions for unvaccinated people. The Ministry of Health announced this on Sunday. The final vote is still missing, but if it is up to the government and health authorit… read more
SAA back into Mauritius, plans for Nigeria in
After more than a year of restructuring, South African Airways (SAA) resumed operations last September with a strategy of operating only profitable routes.
After almost two years of absence (since December 2019), South African Airways (SAA) resumed flights to Mauritius on Sunday 21 November 2021. For a start, the So… read more
WTTC: African Travel & Tourism sector to recover by nearly a third
Latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the African Travel & Tourism sector is set to experience a year or year growth of just 27.7% this year, below the global average. WTTC says travel restrictions imposed by key source markets such as the UK, which saw countries such as South Africa,… read more
Best Morocco desert tour
There are lots of amazing places to visit in Morocco. Sahara Desert tour should be on the top of your list. The Sahara desert is the largest of the African deserts and spans 12 countries, including Morocco. If you ever get a chance to visit this magical country that would be a great experience.
When people think about the Sahara Des… read more
Radisson Hotel Group debuts its third brand in Morocco
Radisson Hotel Group and REALITES Groupe, announced the signing of Lincoln Casablanca, a Radisson Collection Hotel. This historic signing, debuting Radisson Hotel Group’s third brand in Morocco, Radisson Collection, also marks the Group’s ninth hotel signing in Morocco this year, bringing its portfolio in the country to 11 hotels in… read more
TakeTwo announces PSNGR1 as digital booking tool on the TMC’s technology roadmap
As a first-of-its-kind platform for the travel industry, PSNGR1 (pronounced passenger one) enables users to book all travel via one profile and interface, making booking processes smarter, more personalised, streamlined, and cost-effective for all industry stakeholders. Key to the platform’s facility and efficiency is TripBoards, which en… read more
SAA is adjusting its flight schedules
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it is adjusting its flight schedules to accommodate passenger requirements.
The airline will remove from the schedule its daily return service OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in … read more
Brand Africa to recognize and rank the 'Best Places in Africa' for Tourism
Brand Africa today launched "Brand Africa | Africa's Best Places," the pan-African initiative to recognize and rank the best places for tourism, investment and citizen mobilisation in Africa. The goal of the initiative is to inspire pride, raise the standards and grow the competitiveness of African places - countries, cities and destinati… read more
Dubai enters cruise refit and refurb market in major boon for cruise sector
Dubai has now undertaken refit and refurbishment work on three cruise ships, as well as managing the total overhaul and conversion of the former Cunard Line flagship QE2 into a floating hotel. With a steadily growing portfolio of cruise ship dry-dock services, Dubai Drydocks, the city’s primary shipyard, is making the UAE a more convenien… read more
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