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The war of words between Emirates and the Nigerian government continues. This week, the government confirmed that Emirates remains banned from flying to Nigeria, calling the UAE’s travel ban “discriminatory.” This ongoing exchange means Emirates has not been flying to Nigeria since late March, hurting business and preventing thousands fro… read more
Luxury cruise line Silversea will sail twice from Aqaba, Jordan, the gateway to iconic Petra, on a cruise bound for India in 2021, and Greece in 2022. Silversea’s 2021 and 2022 cruises from Aqaba in Jordan are the only two departures scheduled from the city at the time of writing and offer grand voyages to the east or the Mediterra… read more
Zimbabwe has become the first country to exempt all member states of
the Southern African Development Community (SADC) from visa
requirements.
SADC is a regional economic community whose goal is
to further regional socio-economic cooperation and integration as well
as political and security cooperation among 16 countr… read more
Edging turquoise Indian Ocean waters and with tropical gardens beautifully woven throughout the property, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is set to further elevate its exotic sanctuary with the announcement of a significant restaurant and bar renovation, to be unveiled in October 2021.
Boasting a current total of… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the aviation industry’s agenda on diversity and inclusion. In fact, it has been an opportunity to redouble our efforts to improve our performance. Improving our gender balance… read more
Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has launched the Fahari Innovation Hub, a centre for innovation that acts as a springboard for new ideas and data-driven innovations to accelerate impact-driven solutions that address some of the societal and business challenges.
Kenya Airways said the Fahari Innovation Hub is part of its strateg… read more
Polani Travel Group (PTG), one of the leading travel companies in the UK ‘visiting friends and relations’ (VFR) market segment, has signed a new multi-year agreement with Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry. The agreement will see PTG continue to use Sabre’s innovative technology a… read more
With South Africa facing an intense third wave of COVID-19 infections, and the country remaining firmly on the red list of most countries’ travel restrictions, the dozen international cruises scheduled from Cape Town for late 2021 look increasingly likely to be cancelled. There are 12 cruises from Cape Town scheduled for November a… read more
Data released by online travel planning platform Vacaay reveals that United Kingdom (UK) travellers would most like to visit Langebaan Beach.
This is good news for South Africa’s tourism sector, which is taking strain under the current lockdown restrictions, coupled with a severe lack of international tourists due to t… read more
Air France is continuing to adapt its network and increase services to “leisure” destinations. For the 2021 winter season (October 2021- March 2022), the airline will be offering its customers new services to sunny destinations around the world, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Africa: Zanzibar
As of October 18,… read more
Emirates banned by Nigeria again: What’s going on?
Silversea announces east and west-bound Aqaba cruises for 2021 and 2022
Zimbabwe becomes first nation to exempt SADC countries from visa requirements
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita news
Nominations open for 2021 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Kenya Airways launches Fahari Innovation Hub
Polani Travel Group extends 15-year relationship with Sabre to support ambitious growth plans
South Africa’s international Cape Town cruises in 2021 looking increasingly unlikely
in theory, UK travellers want to travel to Langebaan
Air France announces service to Zanzibar
