Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 24/04/2022 19:27

MSC Cruises steps up to help Durban following record-breaking storm

MSC Cruises, as part of the wider MSC Foundation operated by parent company MSC Group (Mediterranean Shipping Company) has stepped up to assist the Durban community following last week’s record-breaking flooding. Durban and the wider province of Kwa-Zulu Natal was hit with five months’ worth of rain in the space of 48 hours last week, cau… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 24/04/2022 19:26

UNWTO calls on start-ups to join “Awake Tourism Challenge”

UNWTO has launched the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”. The competition will identify innovators who are advancing solutions to 6 different challenges, as well contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

For the 2022 challenge, UNWTO will … read more

• Destinations
• 22/04/2022 21:01

Uganda unveils New Tourism Brand at WTM Africa

The newly unveiled #ExploreUganda destination brand was on full display at this year’s World Travel Market Africa event held in Cape Town in South Africa, bringing together leading travel industry players from around the world.
This is the second international tourism event where Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is showcasing its new Des… read more

• Flights
• 21/04/2022 20:17

Qatar Airways and IndiGo reactivate strategic cooperation

Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, and IndiGo, India's largest airline, announce the reactivation of their strategic cooperation following the lifting of the suspension on international scheduled flights by the Indian government.

Qatar Airways is currently operating 190 flights per week to and from 12 destinations in… read more

• Cruise
• 21/04/2022 20:16

Holland America Line celebrates 149th anniversary and prepares naming ceremony in Rotterdam

Holland America Line is commemorating its 149th anniversary as it moves closer to its 150th milestone next year. To mark the occasion, the day will be celebrated on board with grand desserts, special champagne toasts and festivities for guests and team members.

In addition to the 149th anniversary, the cruise line will continue the … read more

• Flights
• 21/04/2022 20:15

Emirates beefs up Dubai-Algiers route

Emirates Airline will be doubling the frequency of flights it operates betw… read more

• Flights
• 21/04/2022 20:14

Air Senegal increase capcity out of Marseille Provence this summer

Fly Air Sénégal  increasing their presence between  Aéroport Marseille Provence  and  Aéroport Dakar Blaise Diagne  this summer, flying now 4 weekly flights, starting end of June.

Flights operated by A321 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

• Miscellaneous
• 21/04/2022 20:13

How to plan the perfect travel holiday: A comprehensive travel guide

Is there anything better than the anticipation of a holiday? The planning stages are always so much fun – you get to research your chosen destination, figure out what to pack, and start dreaming about all the fantastic things you’re going to see and do. If you’re looking for some help in planning the perfect travel holiday, look no further! This… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 21/04/2022 20:11

Finnair removes the face mask requirement on flights where it is not an authority requirement

Many countries are removing Covid-19-related restrictions due to the increasing vaccination coverage and the mild form of the recent virus variants. In line with this, Finnair is now lifting the requirement to wear a face mask on board all flights.

As of 25 April, customers and crew are no longer required to wear a face mask onboard Finnai… read more

• Cruise
• 21/04/2022 20:09

Razor leads Africa Sabre Awards with five wins

South African firm Razor, owned by M& C Saatchi Group leads with five trophies, including a Diamond Sabre Award for Superior Achievement in Reputation Management (Grand Prix) for its 'Reputation in the can' campaign for Tiger Brands Limited, and three certificates of excellence. The agency is also on the Platinum Sabre shortlist.

R… read more