Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 09/09/2021 15:18

Travel expert slams lingual-aeropolitics in W/Africa; calls for travel card use in sub-region

For West Africa’s air transport market to truly boom and open new vista of opportunities for Nigerian airlines, francophone countries in the sub-region have been charged to respect the Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASAs) and travel protocols as well as desist from trying to strangle perceived competition.

This charge is coming… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/09/2021 15:18

SITA takes steps to reduce carbon emissions

SITA has reduced its overall emissions of greenhouse gases by 48% between 2019 and 2020. SITA’s UN recognised carbon neutrality Planet+ program has been key to lowering the company’s emissions with initiatives designed to create sustainable and energy-efficient workplaces and reduce internal business travel.

SITA also compensates 100% of a… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/09/2021 15:18

Nigerian airlines employees & job satisfaction: Between remuneration and job enjoyment

AIRLINES, a major player in the aviation industry, are one of the most complex organizations to manage because of the capital-intensive nature, the slim profit margin, safety, technicality, professionalism, and the risk associated with the business.

Therefore attainment of a high-level performance through improving product… read more

• Destinations
• 09/09/2021 15:17

Nairobi Action Plan for Africa Tourism recovery calls for initiation of appropriate actions

Ministers responsible for Tourism in Africa have been challenged to take the lead and initiate appropriate actions in their respective countries.

The call was made at the recent Tourism Recovery Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted by the Ministries of Tourism and Wildlife of the… read more

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 09/09/2021 05:43

Qatar Airways to enter Kazakhstan market

The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan has confirmed that Qatar Airways plans to begin flying to the country in October. According to the government body, the carrier will launch a Doha (… read more

• Flights
• 09/09/2021 05:43

Emirates expands operations in South Africa

This is the airline's largest weekly schedule to South Africa since the start of the pandemic, which aims to bring more competitive choices for customers wishing to visit Dubai, and through Dubai to the airline's network of over 120 global destinations.

The ramp up of operations will see double daily flights to Johannesburg, inclu… read more

• Destinations
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 09/09/2021 05:42

Sanparks launches Reality TV Series

The South African National Parks (SANParks) will launch a 13-week reality TV series on 7 October 2021 at 21:30 on Mzansi Magic DSTV channel 161.

To be hosted by actress Rami Chuene and renowned life coach Romeo Mabasa, the series, Away for Repair, will showcase the heartfelt stories of ordinary people taking much-needed time … read more

• Accomodation
• 09/09/2021 05:42

The RIU chain reopens two hotels in Cape Verde

RIU is reopening its luxury 5-star Riu Palace Boavista hotel today after a closure that lasted more than one year. This is good news for the chain, its employees and the guests, as this means resuming its activity on this paradise destination. On Friday, it will be joined by the Riu Funana hotel, the second establishment to open on… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/09/2021 05:40

African tourism leaders identify investments as key to sustainable recovery

The African Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Cabo Verde to strengthen their cooperation and advance plans for recovery and sustainable growth.

The 64th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) saw 23 countries represented on the island of Sal, with 21 Ministers of Tourism joining five… read more

• Flights
• 09/09/2021 05:40

Uganda Airlines to fly to Dubai from October with A330neo

Last month, Uganda Airlines added its A330-800neo fleet to its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), which now allows it to build its transcontinental network.

Uganda Airlines will operate its inaugural flight to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in October, the airline announced on its Twitter account on Wednesday. This is its … read more