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‘New SAA’ to get partner as it prepares to exit business rescue
Government has identified three equity partners for South African Airways (SAA) and will make a decision on which one to pick in the next month or so, says Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan. In an interview with … read more
Wild Life and Pure Nature: Kempinski expands international portfolio with two Safari Lodges
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire are only a few highlights attracting travellers to visit the African country of Tanzania, where more than a third of the landscape is under conservation protection. With its 22 national parks, this year round destination guarantees wilderness seekers a st… read more
Lufthansa has suspended flights between Fankfurt Cape Town
Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, has temporarily suspended its direct service between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in … read more
Airlink launches direct service between Cape Town and Walvis Bay
The new route is Airlink’s third between South Africa and Namibia, with other services linking Cape Town and Windhoek in addition to flights from Johannesburg to Windhoek and Walvis Bay.
“This new service is ideal for business and leisure travellers with the port city of Walvis Bay being an important economic hub and gateway … read more
Aviation industry pivotal to economic growth
The aviation industry has been among the hardest hit by COVID-19. But the same industry brought to a halt by this global pandemic has the potential to take the world past it. Owing to its connectedness and interdependencies with other sectors, the aviation sector could prove to be a pivotal area for economic recovery.
While it is easy t… read more
How the hospitality industry could transform, even in the wake of a pandemic
By 2050, hotels will need to reduce emissions per key by 90% to be in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. Public and political pressure on the sector is rising to implement drastic changes in coming years. Many hotel and restaurant chains are responding, but the path to a clean hospitality industry remains a long one. However, the current pan… read more
Alice Magombo is Malawi’s new Director of Tourism
Malawi’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife has announced Ms. Alice Magombo as the new Director of the Department of Tourism.
She replaces Isaac Katopola who was the last head of the department. Alice has risen through the ranks in the Dept prior to her appointment she served as Head of Licensing and Standards… read more
SA to reopen 20 land border crossings
South Africa will reopen 20 land border crossings to allow normal travel, lifting restrictions which formed part of wide-ranging measures to slow the spread of surging coronavirus infections, Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said Saturday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Jan.11 that 20 land border posts coming in… read more
Mozambique: blessed with turquoise waters and vibrant heritage
With its long, dune-fringed beaches and turquoise waters, Mozambique’s eastern coastline along the Indian Ocean is over 1,000 km long, attracting the attention of scuba divers, fishermen, sailors and beach lovers.
Other than its marine riches, Mozambique shines through its vibrant cultural heritage, evident in its art, music and foo… read more
Emirates extends flight suspension from Nigeria to Dubai till March 10
Emirates, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier has in line with its government directives, extended its suspension of passenger services from Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) to Dubai until 10 March 2021.
This is coming barely four days after the initial suspension slated to last till February 28, 2021 all based of that cou… read more
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