Travel news overview

• Flights
• 19/05/2021 16:14

RwandAir to focus on African routes in new recovery strategy

RwandAir  plans to  focus on  regional routes in order to optimize its  operational cost and boost its financial performance. This was disclosed  by Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the airline’s Chief Executive, during an  interview with The New Times on Monday. Makolo was speaking at the margins of the … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 19/05/2021 14:33

Namibia set to host UNWTO Brand Africa Conference in June

Namibia will host the United Nations World Tourism Organization Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa for the Swift Recovery of the Tourism Sector from the 14 to 16 June in Windhoek. The United Nations World Tourism Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Elcia Grandcourt, has been present in Namibia this past week undertaking a pl… read more

• Travel-tech
• 19/05/2021 06:21

Meet Ethiopia’s ten year-old coding champion

Much has been written about the importance of advancing digital literacy on the African continent, especially among its younger citizens. With more than half of the world’s under-25s expected to live in Africa by 2050, mobilising and inspiring this youthful population to be active participants of the global digital economy is central to the cont… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 19/05/2021 06:09

Kruger National Park is anticipating a lot more fires this winter season

South African National Parks (SANParks) is anticipating a lot more fires in Kruger National Park during this wint… read more

• Attractions
• 18/05/2021 19:30

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has launched private cable car offering

Cape Town's Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has launched a private cable car service. This new offering is ideal for those wishing to have an extra level of social distancing and privacy when hosting their event, special occas… read more

• Flights
• 18/05/2021 16:27

British Airways' Return to boost Vic Falls Tourism

The restoration of British Airways' flights to Victoria Falls after more than a year of service suspension is a big endorsement to the country's tourism sector and Zimbabwe's investment profile, industry players have said.

A special reception was conducted last Thursday when the global airline service landed at Victoria Falls Intern… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 18/05/2021 16:27

Namibia records a drastic drop in cases of illegal poaching

The Chief Public Relations Officer at Namibia's Ministry of Enviroment and Tourism (MET), Romeo Muyunda, has announced that … read more

• Flights
• Travel-tech
• 18/05/2021 13:29

Camair-Co migrates from SITA to the Kiu reservation system

By relaunching its scheduled flights in October 2020, Camair-Co has set itself the objectives of reducing its operational costs while improving its customer experience. This is the perspective of the recently signed multi-year contract with Uruguayan company Kiu.

• Travel-tech
• 18/05/2021 05:14

5 African travel influencers you need to follow on Instagram

As we stoke the wanderlust with travel restrictions easing and the tourism sector slowly coming alive, don't fret about your next destination or sho't left break. There are plenty of Instagram accounts to follow, especially if you want to explore African during Africa Month or later. A little inspiration goes a long way. As such, we have selecte… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 18/05/2021 05:14

Wildlife lovers around the world have chosen a New Big 5

The 5 animals in the New Big 5 are the tip of the iceberg in the crisis facing the world’s wildlife. The goal of the New Big 5 project is to raise awareness about the many different species facing problems, from pangolins, orangutans, and rhinos to little-known, under-appreciated species.

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