Travel news overview

• Rail
• 05/02/2021 15:56

The Blue Train resumes full service

The Blue Train has announced that it will be resuming its full operations after a temporary shutdown due to the COVID-19 second wave alert in December 2020, and a partial offering in January 2021 in light of the country’s COVID-19 risk-adjusted strategy. Journeys planned for 2021 are set to continue accordingly, with a few adjustme… read more

• Flights
• 05/02/2021 07:12

Tribute to "father of African airport wildlife management"

He was in charge of the airport wildlife management section of one of the biggest airport operators in Africa, the Kenya Airports Authority.

Airport wildlife risks feature high on the list of safety management in Africa, certainly also for aviation operators. Wildlife strikes often don’t have catastrophic consequences but a… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/02/2021 07:11

Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda among countries set to receive COVID-19 vaccine by end of February

Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda are all slated to receive COVID-19 vaccines before the end of February. In a report released on Wednesday by COVAX and the World Health Organization, Ethiopia will receive nearly nine million doses, the largest number of doses,  as per the WHO Emergency Use Listing… read more

• Destinations
• 05/02/2021 07:10

Western Cape: Five new farms in the Cape Winelands awarded Conservation Champion status

WWF South Africa has announced that five new farms in the Cape Winelands in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 05/02/2021 07:10

Zimbabwe: Gonarezhou National Park reopens at the end of February 2021!

Gonarezhou National Park in south-eastern … read more

• Flights
• 05/02/2021 07:10

New planes, new dawn in air travel business

Indigenous carrier, Air Peace airline, lately touched down one of its 13 brand new E2 family aircraft, the first ever on the African soil. Aviation enthusiasts said it arrived with a cabin-full of positives for the local industry, airlines operation and international travel business.

Thirteen-hour GMT, penultimate Thurs… read more

• Destinations
• 04/02/2021 20:31

Victoria Falls residents fume as water taps dry

Victoria Falls management on Wednesday was forced to supply water to high density suburb residents using bowsers after an electric fault on the main powerline from Hwange led to a closure on the city's main pump station on Zambezi River. The two high density suburbs of Mkhosana and Chinotimba have been without water since Sunday.

On… read more

• Destinations
• 04/02/2021 20:31

GTA Issues Directive for Hospitality Sector

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has issued directives to players in the hospitality industry to adhere to Covid-19 protocols in the wake of the upsurge of Covid-19 cases.

The directives indicate key guidelines that should be followed by the sector, as well as key centres that should be closed. According to a communique issued by t… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/02/2021 20:31

Will the COVID Vaccine Signal a Return to ‘Normality’ for Business Travel?

Business travel took a massive hit in 2020 as COVID-19 led to travel restrictions, border closures and lockdowns. Many companies introduced complete travel bans for their employees, while others opted for essential travel only – with layers of approval in place and an increased focus on duty of care.

“As the vaccine becomes m… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/02/2021 20:31

49% say desire to travel impacts willingness to take COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly half of Americans (49%) say their desire to travel impacts their willingness to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a new study from The Points Guy. This includes 26% who say it has a major impact on their inclination to be vaccinated. This response was provided most by millennials, ages 24-40, (33%) and those earning… read more