Mozambique's most popular beaches are closed again
According to the US Embassy in Maputo, some of the most popular beaches in … read more
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Ethiopia: A country of amazing transformation, festivals, tourism sites
The country is unique in many ways: it has 13 calendar months; has the best coffee in the world, colourful religious festivals and tourism sites, biggest airline in Africa. Besides, the first human fossils were discovered in that country.
Ethiopia may not boast of having natural resources like oil, gold or platinum, but the country has age… read more
Desert & Delta Safaris increases its portfolio with the acquisition of Nxamaseri Island Lodge
Desert & Delta Safaris announce a new addition to its luxury lodge portfolio. The company which is based, owned and operated in Botswana, has purchased Nxamaseri Island Lodge, increasing its stunning range of lodges and camps to a total of nine. The addition of Nxamaseri Island Lodge truly complements the existing eight lodges … read more
UK removes 14 countries in Southern & East Africa from the Covid-19 travel "red list"
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has announced that the Covid-19 travel "red list" will reduce to 7 countries (Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela) and proof of vaccination will be recognised from 37 new countries and territories (including three countries from Southern and East Africa) from 1… read more
United Airlines names Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe as Country Sales Manager for Nigeria and Ghana
United Airlines has appointed Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe as Country Sales Manager for Nigeria and Ghana.
Oluwatomi will be supported by Logistikzentrum Limited, United’s new Sales Representative in Nigeria, as the airline prepares for the start of its new service from Lagos to Washington D.C. on 1 December 2021 (subject to go… read more
WTTC research reveals Travel & Tourism’s slow recovery is hitting jobs and growth worldwide
LONDON, UK - The Travel & Tourism sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one third in 2021, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says the recovery of the se… read more
Malawi opens its borders to all international travellers
The Malawi Ministry of Health confirmed that the country has reopened their borders to all international travellers, with remaining travel restrictions and quarantine requirements lifted.
Malawi initially closed its borders in June 2021 to limit the impact of the third wave of Covid-19 infections. Travellers can now enter the count… read more
Zambia: The "new" Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) in Ndola is now fully operationa
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced that yesterday (06 October 2021) was the last day for commercial flights at the "old" Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) in Ndola in the … read more
The 7 Natural Wonders of Nigeria to be announced at Akwaaba African Travel Market in November
The 17th Edition of the leading travel and tourism expo in West Africa, Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held on the 29th and 30th of November in Lagos, Nigeria.
The event will serve as the venue for the unveiling of the shortlist for the 7 Natural Wonders of Nigeria.
The search for the Seven Wonders of Nigeria was launch… read more
British Airways re-introduces Airbus A380 in its fleet
British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and DubaiThe airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by DecemberThe airline will also be bringing forward … read more
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