Travel news overview

• Opinion
• 01/08/2021 20:36

Discovering cultural tours, the tamer side of Africa

In a post-Covid world, the draw of Africa's vast open spaces, natural beauty and spectacular wildlife has been incredible. People who were locked down in their houses for longer than they ever thought possible are now craving the freedom of the natural wilderness.

However, as travelers are looking for longer and more meaningful stay… read more

• Accomodation
• 01/08/2021 20:36

Nelson Mandela's home is now a luxury hotel

The former home of Nelson Mandela, located in the heart of Houghton, Johannesburg, is set to open as a luxury hotel on Aug. 1. Sanctuary Mandela is a nine-room, upmarket, boutique hotel that was where the South African revolutionary-turned-president lived after his release from prison in 1990. It was here that he hosted dignitaries… read more

• Flights
• 30/07/2021 04:50

Emirates extends suspension of flights from Nigeria to UAE

Emirates Airline has extended the suspension of its flights from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates to at least August 7. The initial suspension of flights was scheduled to end on July 31.

Suspension of flights from South Africa to UAE will also remain in place until the same date. “Affected flight bookings have been cancell… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 30/07/2021 04:40

Zimbabwe reintroduces black rhinos to 2nd largest national park

Zimbabwe is re-introducing black rhinos to its second-largest game reserve, Gonarezhou National Park, the first time that the wildlife sanctuary will be home to the critically endangered species in nearly 30 years.

The initiative is part of measures to restore and promote biodiversity through the reintroduction of locally ex… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 30/07/2021 04:40

Tourism Sector seeks support in Mid-Term budget

TOURISM industry leaders expect the 2021 mid-term fiscal policy review, which will be presented in Parliament today, to buttress the sector's recovery from the Covid-19 impact. Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, will present the mid-term policy review where he is expected to evaluate the performance of the budget … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 30/07/2021 04:39

LAAC honors Ethiopian Airlines with “The COVID-19 Most Innovative Carrier” Award

NIGERIAN aviation journalists have honoured Ethiopian, the only non Nigerian Award winner at the 25th Annual League of Airport and Aviation Correspondence (LAAC) Conference held on 28 July 2021 at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel.

The other winners include Air Peace as the Most humanitarian Airline for the evacuations done durin… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 30/07/2021 04:38

Charity how many elephants is backed by Africa Travel Week

#everydayisworldfemalerangerday

World Female Ranger Day (WFRD) is a global awareness day aimed to celebrate female anti-poaching rangers worldwide. Launched for the first time on Wednesday 23… read more

• Destinations
• 30/07/2021 04:38

South Africa: Emirates again extends the route suspension

According to Emirates' travel update, the airline has further extended its South Africa route suspension.

In line with… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 30/07/2021 04:38

South Africa's Giltedge Group unifies its travel brands

The South Africa-based Giltedge Group has consolidated all its travel brands under one umbrella. The group has a renewed focus, integrating its travel offerings previously operated as separate divisions into one Giltedge, co-owned by its directors, Sean Kritzinger and Murray Gardiner, and Accor.

This is the important next step in the journ… read more

• Flights
• 29/07/2021 16:30

Marseille to Mauritius this winter thanks to Corsair

The french carrier Corsair announced the launch of a twice-a-week service between MRS and MRU starting W21.