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The Serena Hotels’ Camp portfolio in Kenya that includes, Sweetwaters Serena Camp and Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp have retained their Gold Eco-Rating Certification by the Eco-Tourism Society of Kenya since year 2013 and 2015 respectively. The Certification program is recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council since 2016 and is a… read more
The prohibition of all non-essential travel in and out of Gauteng, very little to no demand for business travel and international travel bans resulted in Comair temporarily suspending all scheduled flights from Monday, 5 July 2021.
The intention was to recommence operations from 30 July 2021. Given the uncertainty of the expect… read more
About 95% of the members of the SAA Pilots' Association (SAAPA) voted in favour of an in-principle settlement agreement offered by South African Airways (SAA), according to SAAPA chairperson Captain Grant Back.
"The in-principle agreement is now being put into proper legal context and language. In terms of the agreement, SAAPA members, who… read more
When it comes to the number of passengers handled, as well as overall fleet size, Ethiopian Airlines is the largest carrier in Africa. The Star Alliance member has nearly 130 aircraft in its fleet, with more on the way. This massive fleet is also fairly diverse, with a decent mix of widebodies and narrowbodies. Let’s take a look at how Ethiopian… read more
U.S. airline’s pre-pandemic schedule resumes as new flight joins existing Atlanta operation
Delta Air Lines returned its operations at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport to pre-pandemic levels with the resumption of its nonstop service between the capital and New York-JFK four times a week.
The flight f… read more
With most international borders closed, there are still countries which are welcoming South African travellers.
If you’re planning a trip without breaking the bank, the good news is that these below destinations are now cheaper to travel to compared to pre-pandemic years. According to Cheapflights, locals can explore their continent f… read more
Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle travel brand focused on delivering irresistible cruise vacations, revealed three all-new pre-summer voyages setting sail from Portsmouth, England in 2022. On the heels of the recent unveiling of the ‘Summer Soiree Series’ for its inaugural ship, Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady will officially m… read more
The two carriers have joined forces to offer RwandAir Dream Miles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club loyalty members access to each other’s destinations with the opportunity to ‘earn and burn’ points across their reciprocal route networks.
Under the new deal, RwandAir Dream Miles members will be able to fly to more than 140 Qatar… read more
THE Mikumi National Park near Morogoro, Tanzania, was established in 1964. It covers an area of 3,230 km2 is the fourth largest in the country. The park is crossed by Tanzania's A-7 highway. Mikumi National Park borders Selous Game Reserve on the south, the two areas forming a unique ecosystem.
Two other natural areas bordering… read more
Seychelles saw a six-fold growth in visitor arrivals from the first quarter to the second, a surge that a top government official called encouraging.
According to figures published by the National Bureau of Statistics this week, 43,659 visitors arrived in Seychelles during the second quarter of 2021, compared with 6,785 in the first quarte… read more
Kenya: Serena Hotels Camps retain Eco-Tourism Gold certification
Comair to voluntarily extend suspension of services
Air is cleared as about 95% of SAA pilots vote in favour of settlement agreement
The Ethiopian Airlines fleet In 2021
Return of Delta’s Lagos-New York service increases choice of U.S. destinations
5 countries that are open to SA travellers and easy on the pocket
Virgin Voyages reveals new plans for UK debut of Valiant Lady
RwandAir Dream miles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club launch loyalty partnership
Did You Know - Mikumi National Park
Good Tourism News - Seychelles Sees 6-Fold Rise in Visitor Arrivals in 2nd Quarter
