Travel news overview

• Flights
• 01/05/2021 17:42

Dana Air and Ibom Air sign interline agreement

This is quite rare among African domestic carriers.

In Nigeria, Dana Air and Ibom Air have entered into an interline agreement that will enhance connectivity as well as the customer experience for passengers traveling with the two airlines. The announcement was… read more

• Flights
• 01/05/2021 17:42

Uganda Airlines also to JNB - network growing

After the 2020 blackout, Uganda Airlines has gradually rebuilt its regional network.

Now consolidated, the airline will conquer new markets in accordance with its growth plan. Hence, Uganda Airlines has announced the opening of a new route to Johannesburg. From May 31, the Ugandan national carrier will offer 4 fli… read more

• Flights
• 01/05/2021 07:22

Turkish Airlines returns to the Seychelles

Turkish Airlines has returned to Seychelles since Friday April 23.

Since then, the Turkish national carrier has offered 2 weekly flights (Tuesdays and Fridays) between Istanbul (Turkey) and Victoria Island, with a day change scheduled from July 12 (Tuesdays and Saturdays). The route is operated by a 289-seater Airbus A3… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/05/2021 06:49

ATM 2021 to host more than 60 International countries

A total of 62 countries will be represented on the exhibition floor this year at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, which takes place in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May.

Now in its 28th Year, the region’s largest travel and tourism showcase has attracted key exhibitors … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/05/2021 06:40

Airlines Association of Southern Africa says SADC countries need to speed up vaccination process

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) governments to accelerate vaccination programmes.

AASA, an organisation that represents many airlines in the SADC region, said the fast-tracking of the vaccination programmes would offer “urgent financial relief” to the… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 30/04/2021 07:57

The return of travel – Skyscanner publishes global trends report

Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has released an in-depth report exploring the new and emerging trends in travel in 2021. Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons – The Return of Travel’, the report analyses three years of search and booking data to shine a light on how travellers are planning for the new normal ahead of the peak holiday se… read more

• Cruise
• 30/04/2021 07:28

Oceania Cruises to restart operations in August

"The entire Oceania Cruises team is excited to now shift our focus to safely restarting operations and ultimately welcoming back our guests to begin exploring the world once again," stated Bob Binder, president and chief executive officer of Oceania Cruises.
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• Destinations
• 30/04/2021 07:26

Zambia/Botswana: The Kazungula Bridge to be commissioned in May 2021

The Kazungula Bridge, a 923-metre-long and 18.5-metre-wide road and rail bridge that connects Zambia and … read more

• Flights
• 30/04/2021 07:25

Mack Air extends service to Vic Falls

MACK Air, a Botswana-based airline, will be making its maiden flight into Victoria Falls from Kasane this Saturday as it launches daily scheduled flights aimed at providing seamless and scenic experience to tourists between the two neighbouring countries. Mack Air becomes the first airline to offer international scheduled flights b… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 30/04/2021 07:24

Tawiri carries out researches in reserves to boost Tourism

TANZANIA Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) is carrying out researches in four national reserves in the southern zone to boost tourism. The researchers are part of the implementation of the Resilient Natural Management for Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project aimed at boosting tourism and people's incomes.

TAWIRI Director General D… read more