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Thanda Island, off the Indian Ocean coast of Tanzania, has introduced an underwater mermaid sculpture that doubles as a tool in the private island's ongoing marine conservation work, which includes growing and preserving the vulnerable coral reef that surrounds the island.
Created by Antigone Meda, island manager and "Head of… read more
A Department of Employment and Labour workplace inspection blitz on the hospitality sector, has uncovered widespread legislation non-compliance by some employers in the Western Cape's Garden Route.
The grim picture was painted by the department's Advocate Caroline Kwetepane during a webinar on labour law compliance in the hospitality secto… read more
WestAf, Algeria’s first low-cost airline, plans to fly from Oran to Alicante and Barcelona (Spain) and Montpellier and Toulouse (France), in addition to domestic services.
The airline has a fleet of 5 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s and would offer domestic flights from Algiers and Oran to destinations such as Béchar, Constantina,… read more
Players in the Nigerian aviation industry have called for the closure of Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), Port Harcourt over deplorable safety-critical infrastructure.
Participants at the second day of the ‘Industry Engagement on the Review of Accident Reports’ organised by the Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) insis… read more
Travelers looking to get back to sea on their favorite Holland America Line ship can anticipate a restart date of May 2022 for Volendam and Zaandam. The ships will join Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam and Zuiderdam, which have returned to service or are slated to restart cruising by November 2021.
Holland A… read more
Namibian privately-owned passenger airline FlyWestair has launched a new service to Namibia's Zambezi Region. The airline is no… read more
In the next few years, Turkey and Angola want to see their bilateral trade reach an annual volume of 500 million dollars, compared to the current 176 million. Both countries see their national airlines as effective levers for achieving this goal.
From 27 October, Turkish Airlines will open a direct route between Istanbul in Turke… read more
A new eco-conscious resort, The Homestead, is set to launch in early 2022 in the Big Five Nambiti Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
The Homestead will debut with 12 luxury suites, each featuring individual infinity-edge pools. Six of the suites can either be connected to one another for groups travelling together.
T… read more
Air Senegal will begin U.S. service on Sept. 2. The carrier will fly twice weekly between Dakar and Baltimore, with a stop at New York JFK.
The state-owned airline launched operations in 2018 and has replaced the defunct Senegal Airlines.
Air Senegal will service New York and Baltimore with an Airbus A330-900neo configu… read more
Mantis, a leading conservation-focused hotel group, has announced the opening of a new mobile camp in Tanzania: The Siringit Migration Camp by Mantis. The mobile camp will move every few months to follow the wildebeest, zebra, Thomson's gazelles and the predators the Great Migration attracts within the Serengeti National Park.
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Thanda Island's new mermaid will help build up reefs
Spotlight On Western Cape Hospitality Sector
Algeria’s first low-cost WestAf plans to fly from Oran to 4 destinations in Spain and France
Poor infrastructure: Aviation stakeholders canvass closure of Port Harcourt Airport
Holland America Line announces May 2022 return-to-service dates for Volendam and Zaandam
FlyWestair has launched flights between Windhoek Katima Mulilo!
Turkish Airlines sets course for Angola
Homestead luxury ecoresort opening in South Africa
Air Senegal will fly to the New York and Baltimore/Washington areas
Mantis opens new Serengeti mobile camp
