Travel news overview

• Beyond Africa
• 04/10/2021 21:45

Vaccines and reopen borders driving tourism’s recovery

International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world.

According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021,… read more

• Opinion
• 04/10/2021 21:44

Opinion: Tourism investment challenges and realities during COVID-19

It’s not news to anyone, that prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism was one of the most prominent economic sectors worldwide. And figures such as a 4% of growth, 1.5 million visitors per year, $1.3 trillion dollars because of tourism investments, or the fact that one out of 10 jobs globally were related to the tourism s… read more

• Destinations
• 04/10/2021 21:00

Senegal resurrects project to build an international airport at Tobor in Casamance

The project to build an international airport in Tobor, a town in the department of Bignona in Casamance, on the border with Gambia, which was conceived in the 1990s, has resurfaced.

• Beyond Africa
• 04/10/2021 05:28

Air New Zealand to introduce ‘no jab, no fly’ for international travellers

Air New Zealand is asking customers to get ready for international travel by getting vaccinated. From 1 February 2022, the airline will require customers travelling anywhere on its international network to be fully vaccinated.

“We’re getting ready to reconnect with the world and letting customers know what they need to do to be read… read more

• Cruise
• 04/10/2021 05:26

South Africa 2021/22 cruise season gets the go-ahead from authorities

South Africa has moved to adjusted Alert Level 1 ahead of the 2021/22 summer cruise season, meaning that cruise ships will be allowed to cruise to and from Cape Town and Durban.

South Africa’s cruise season for the coming 2021/22 summer has been given the go-ahead at the last minute, suggesting the country may be able to salvage som… read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:10

Disoriented, the employees rely on the Head of State

Since its divorce with Air Austral in July 2020, Air Madagascar is looking for a new strategic partner, able to inject new cash into its coffers. In the meantime, the health crisis has pushed the Malagasy public carrier even further down, now on the verge of bankruptcy.

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:06

Etihad launches flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Zanzibar

Etihad Airways today announced three new quarantine-free destinations for the coming winter season. This November, the airline will begin flying to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, and the beautiful Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar. The new additions to Etihad’s network mean the UAE’s national carrier will be operating t… read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:05

AERO Contractors takes delivery of two Airbus 320

The management of Aero contractors, one of Nigeria’s oldest aviation company on Thursday welcomed two brand new Airbus 320 from Heston airline based in Lithuania.

Captain Mahmood Abdullahi, the company’s CEO expressed excitement at a brief ceremony organized to receive the new Aircrafts in Abuja, adding that the Aero Contractors, ha… read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:03

Ethiopian Airlines honoured with multiple prestigious awards at SKYTRAX 2021 World Airline Awards

• Cruise
• 04/10/2021 05:02

P&O Cruises reveals reimagined SkyDome aboard new ship Arvia

P& O Cruises has revealed renderings of the SkyDome aboard its new LNG-powered mega-ship Arvia, a sister ship to Iona. The SkyDome aboard Arvia will be similar to that aboard her sister ship Iona, but will feature the cruise line’s first retractable glass roof.

“Every aspect of the Arvia has been designed to bring … read more