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The Maldives has recorded over 100,000 tourist arrivals to the Indian Ocean destination in 2021, during the same month it has launched the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the country.
On 17 February 2021, a total of 147,744 tourist arrivals were recorded in the Maldives, and according to the Ministry of Tourism, 29,591 of these … read more
Seychelles is partly on target to achieve its objective of vaccinating 70 percent of its local population in order to reopen its doors to visitors from anywhere in the world mid March, said a top health official.
As of February 17, close to 41 840 people have received their first dose of vaccine which represents 60 percent of the 70… read more
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Air Peace, Mrs. Toyin Olajide has said the new Embraer E95-E2, which was recently delivered from Brazil, were uniquely configured to offer superior travel experience to Air Peace's customers.
Olajide, who made this known in an interview, explained why the airline chose the E195-E2 aircraft… read more
City Lodge Hotel Group’s Courtyard Hotel Rosebank has refurbished its bedrooms and reopened at the beginning of the year to accommodate its first group of guests since its temporary suspension of services at the start of lockdown. With fresh furniture, furnishings and air-conditioning units, the hotel is keen to welcome back guests… read more
Local airline operators, startups inclusive, are fast embracing smaller and medium-range aircraft in a manner that will upset the dynamics of domestic air travel.
In contrast to the popular 120-plus Boeing737-seater airplanes, smaller 50-seaters are fast becoming regulars at airport aprons nationwide.
Though the latter … read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for global airfreight markets showed that global demand for air cargo decreased by 10.6 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019. This was the largest drop in year-on-year (YoY) demand since IATA started to monitor cargo performance in 1990, outpacing the six per cent fall in global … read more
Few trips booked in February, March and April The pandemic is still taking its toll on the travel industry, and for most of us travel is still a distant dream. LuggageHero's data shows that 70% of respondents worldwide have not booked any trips in February, March or April, 2021.
Unlike the UK and the EU, where 76% and 72% res… read more
The pandemic has led to a radical change in the workplace reality for millions of people who have started working from home. This new reality is affecting travel search patterns, with weekends gaining prominence. According to Mabrian, during 2019, the majority of global flight searches were concentrated on business days, especially… read more
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), which manages South Africa's National Botanical and Zoological Gardens,… read more
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has revealed that it was approached by the operator, South African Airways (SAA), with a request for an exemption relating to a flight to Brussels.
SACAA said it thoroughly considered the operator’s request for the said exemption, and directed the operator to provide f… read more
The Maldives records over 100,000 tourist arrivals for 2021
Seychelles eyes partly reopening to all tourists as of March
Air Peace Promises Superior Travel Experience
City Lodge Hotel Group reopens Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
Operators adopt smaller airplanes for survival
African airlines gain despite global slump in demand
Remote working has an impact on travel search trends
Cape Town: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden implements dual pricing
South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) grants exemption for SAA flight to Brussels
