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On Wednesday 27 April, Bestfly Worldwide received its first Embraer E-190 jet aircraft from ACIA Aero Leasing, painted in the colours of Bestfly Cabo Verde, where it will be registered.
Bestfly already operates three ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft leased from the same lessor.
“The airline will take advantage of the versatility … read more
While undergoing difficult circumstances, the tourism sector continues to be resilient, says Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.
"I know I have said numerous times before, but I will say it again, the tourism sector is incredibly resilient, and us being here today is testament to that," Sisulu said.
Speaking at the Africa Travel Indaba … read more
With the country striving to move into full economic recovery mode and Gauteng province which account to just over 30% of South Africa’s GDP and just under 8% of Africa’s GDP is set to play a crucial role in leading this much-needed recovery. Tourism is at the heart of this recovery with the African continent now positioned as the … read more
After being cooped up for a long time, travel will finally bounce back this year. People have a renewed sense of wanderlust and a deep fear of missing out. Older people, in particular, want to travel more this year because they want to see their loved ones after spending the past years stuck in their homes; they feel that they have fewer years l… read more
From tomorrow (3 May), passengers and cabin crew onboard Brussels Airlines flights will no longer have to wear a face mask on board. This is reported by the airline itself. “The aircraft has always been a place with very low risk of contamination thanks to the advanced air filter systems. Now that the mouth mask is gone, we are taking another st… read more
Weather:
- days usually warm, sometimes hot
- generally wind free
- cold evenings
- rarely rain falls
Temperatures:
- between 9°C - 26°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
- visit our
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Silversea Cruises has announced additional design details for its new cruise ship Silver Nova, the first in a new class of at least two ships.
Silver Nova will feature what the cruise line calls a “revolutionary asymmetrical design”, with a forward-facing pool area on the bow and a panoramic sky bar at the stern.
The ship will… read more
The name of an MSC cruise ship sailing from Cape Town in 2024 as part of its World Cruise has caused a stir on Twitter in South Africa due to its name.
MSC Poesia will cruise from Cape Town in 2024, as part of a longer 121-day World Cruise, but her name bears unfortunate similarity to an Afrikaans obscenity.
South Afric… read more
PLAYERS in the tourism industry have welcomed the ongoing airports rehabilitation programme by the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) saying this will complement efforts to grow the tourism sector to a US$3 billion industry by 2023, through improved connectivity across domestic destinations.
This comes after growing calls for t… read more
The Turkish cruise company Ay Cruise is planning to launch new cruise itineraries from Istanbul in Turkey to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, so that passengers can undertake the Umrah pilgrimage by ship.
The new Istanbul-Jeddah cruise itineraries will be launched in 2023, providing greater access to Istanbul for cruise passengers in the Muslim Wor… read more
Bestfly Cabo Verde receives first Embraer E-190 aircraft
Africa Travel Indaba gets underway
Gauteng Tourism to showcase #SportingGP prowess at Africa Travel Indaba in Durban
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Face masks no longer required on Brussels Airlines flights from 3 May
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Silversea reveals forward facing pool and panoramic bar aboard Silver Nova
South Africans have fun with name of cruise ship sailing from Cape Town
Domestic Airports Rehab Forecast to Boost Tourism
