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MSC Cruises‘ focus on testing rather than vaccinations will help it resume cruises in South Africa, while Norwegian Cruise Line’s current vaccine mandate is due to expire just before the new SA cruise season begins. Several cruise lines have itineraries scheduled from Cape Town for the coming 2021/22 season, but low vaccinate uptake in th… read more
Airlink announced it will resume flights between Johannesburg and George from August 11.
‘The suspension of services on the route by two other local airlines, provides an opportunity for Airlink to offer customers travelling between Gauteng and the Garden Route, our convenient, reliable and premium service,’ said Airlink CEO … read more
On 14 May, United Airlines re-launched its service to Accra after a 9-year absence. From Washington - home to the second largest population of Ghanaians in the United States - the carrier is showing satisfactory results and is already thinking of strengthening the route.
United Airlines will increase service to Accra fr… read more
As part of Emirates’ commitment to continuous innovation and an unmatched customer experience, the airline is providing passengers with various touchless innovations for a safe and seamless travel experience. To minimize touch amid the pandemic, Emirates has launched a series of contactless technology for passengers, including the … read more
Fuel continues to be a key cost element in the cost structure of airlines. In 2011, AFRAA set up a Fuel Steering Committee with the primary mission of finding ways to reduce the cost burden and also address issues relating to fuel quality, taxes and charges.
Initiated by the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA), the 'Fuel … read more
For the first time in over 275 days, data from SiteMinder’s World Hotel Index reveals that on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the volume of bookings to hotels in Germany again began exceeding the global average.
Following generally stable cases and a ramping vaccine campaign, German hotel bookings have risen rapidly in recen… read more
Uganda Airlines will commence international flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in September; the acting chief executive officer Jenifer Bamuturaki has revealed. She was speaking at an event organized by the Rotary E-club of Uganda Global on Sunday that attracted over 200 participants.
She revealed that the nat… read more
SOCIÉTÉ Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (SITA) has announced a new technology deployment offering passengers enhanced check-in and bag drop self-services with Ethiopian Airlines at Bole International Airport (ADD).
The deployment, which features SITA Smart Path Drop & Fly baggage solution, has been implemented i… read more
The hotel, just a few minutes walk from the Gautrain station and the high-end retail and shopping precinct, which includes Rosebank Mall, features 222 standard rooms and suites.
The hotel brings to life Radisson Red’s bold brand ethos with its eclectic art and the colourful accents of its interior design, including custom African-print… read more
Buyers from Ford Motor Company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sodexo, Paraxel, UBS, Capgemini and more are to speak at Business Travel Show Europe 2021, which takes place 30 September to 1 October in-person at ExCeL London with additional content available online.
This year’s conference will bring thousands of buyers and suppliers to… read more
Low rate of vaccination in South Africa a possible threat to 2021/22 season
Airlink to resume Joburg – George services 11 August
United Airlines to fly daily to Accra from December
Emirates reinforces its contactless journey capabilities for an even more seamless travel experience
AFRAA fuel programme: half a million dollars in fuel savings for 12 African companies
German hotel bookings lead Europe’s growth rate, are back to outpacing the global average
Uganda Airlines to commence Dubai flights in September
SITA deploys passenger self services tech at Bole International Airport, Ethiopia
Africa's second Radisson Red hotel opens in Joburg
Business Travel Show Europe announces 2021 agenda
