Travel news overview

• Cruise
• 21/05/2021 21:01

Princess Cruises introduces Dine My Way for convenient and contactless dining

Princess Cruises has unveiled Dine My Way, another flexible MedallionClass enhancement that makes it easy for guests to pre-plan and tailor their dining experiences, and pairs with the revolutionary OceanNow  on demand service to offer the ultimate in onboard dining flexibility and convenience.

Dine My Way gives guests t… read more

• Flights
• 21/05/2021 04:54

Accepting vaccinated passengers should be best practice

The latest data collected by IATA, including its Timatic service, shows that more than 20 countries have wholly or partially lifted restrictions for vaccinated travellers.

IATA supports unrestricted access to travel for vaccinated travellers. In cases where vaccination is not possible, access to quarantine-free travel shoul… read more

• Flights
• 21/05/2021 04:49

Green Africa starts ticket sales on May 25th with “gFlyer Specials”

Green Africa, is set to commence ticket sales via its website – greenafrica.com ahead of flight operations following pre-sales approvals from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

Two ATR 72-600 aircraft (with registrations 5N-GAE and 5N-GAA) have been received with a third aircraft (5N-GAD) expected soon. Subsequentl… read more

• Accomodation
• 21/05/2021 04:48

Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja

Marriott Hotels, the signature of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced its debut in Nigeria with the opening of the highly anticipated Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja. The hotel reflects the newest global design vision for Marriott Hotels, featuring sophisticated and intuitively designed spaces for today's mo… read more

• Flights
• 21/05/2021 04:48

Chadia Airlines temporarily suspends operations

In service since 2018, Tchadia Airlines has succeeded in revitalizing air traffic in the country. But the joint venture between Ethiopian Airlines and the state of Chad is now facing a capacity shortage that is hampering its growth plans.

Chadia Airlines has temporarily suspended operations since May 15. And for good reason, its… read more

• Destinations
• 21/05/2021 04:48

Egypt to reinstate entry visa fee

Egyptian ports in the Red Sea, South Sinai, Luxor and Aswan have started collecting entry visa fees to the country amounting to $25 (about R350) per passenger, according to Egypt Independent.

The publication reported on Wednesday that the decision followed the end of the exemption period announced by the cabinet. According to Egypt … read more

• Flights
• 21/05/2021 04:48

Virgin’s SA flights still off the board

Virgin Atlantic has again extended the suspension of its South African flights. The Johannesburg flights are currently scheduled to resume on June 2 and the Cape Town flights on June 5.

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• Miscellaneous
• 21/05/2021 04:47

Africa Travel Week shines a spotlight on animal welfare and tourism

Africa Travel Week has thrown its full support behind the recent announcement by South Africa Environmental Affairs Minister Barbara Creecy putting an end to captive lion breeding.

This follows the findings of a High-Level Panel (HLP) which submitted recommendations on policies, regulatory measures, practices and policy po… read more

• Attractions
• 21/05/2021 04:47

Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to select museums on Africa Day

Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to select museums in Cape Town on Africa Day(25 May 2021). This includes the Iziko… read more

• Flights
• 21/05/2021 04:46

Kenya: 748 Air Services adds Kisumu to its home network

Mainly specializing in aircraft charter and charter flights, 748 Air Services is gradually entering the scheduled flight market, with the opening of domestic routes. The latest is the one connecting Nairobi to Kisumu, a corridor where 4 competitors are already deployed.

748 Air Services inaugurated this Thursday, May 20… read more