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As more travellers start to emerge from their homes to shake off cabin fever, City Lodge Hotel Group has launched its Summer Campaign to help finances go further this festive season. After the success of its Weekend Special rates launched in August 2020, the group is now extending this rate to include all weekdays too. From 1 Decembe… read more
The Government of Mauritius is deeply committed to enhancing and expanding the image of Mauritius as a prime tourism, investment and export destination, around the world. The devastating global impact of COVID-19 has only increased the importance of the country’s international branding strategy. Ensuring its success, will be vital … read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resume issuance of visiting visas to Nigerian travellers from Wednesday, while its carrier, Emirates would recommence flight into the country from Thursday. A source close to UAE Government told our correspondent that Nigerians seeking to get entrance visa into the country could apply through its platforms.… read more
This follows the latest announcements and government requests formalising the reopening of the island of Nosy Be to international travellers since October 1, 2020.
“The reopening of Nosy Be is an important step forward for Air Austral. After several months of paralysis, this first relaunch marks the gradual … read more
Players and economic experts say it will take a multi-pronged approach and extended period to fully revive the two sectors. One of the strategies the industries are now adopting is working together to leverage on their respective strengths as they seek to climb out of the deep financial holes caused mainly by the measures instituted to cu… read more
Eurowings, the leisure arm of the Lufthansa Group, will launch a twice weekly Airbus A330 service from Frankfurt to Mombasa and on to Zanzibar, effective 31st of March 2021.
The announcement was made by Dr. Andre Schultz, Lufthansa’s General Manager Southern Africa and East Africa. The planned launch of th… read more
There is no question that the travel industry has been hit hard by the current pandemic. Places once packed to the gills with tourists now lie empty, and people are increasingly reluctant to travel given the risk of infection as well as quarantine requirements. However, all indications point to this travel freeze being temporary: the numb… read more
“These have been the best virtual tourism masterclasses that I have ever attended. Crystal-clear facts and a realistic outlook presented extremely well by personable presenters. The recordings are an absolute must-watch!” That’s the feedback from Gisela Piercey, Founder of African Twist Travel and attendee of Africa Travel Week’s (ATW)… read more
Kenya Airways will resume direct flights to New-York from Nairobi on October 29 with a slimmed down operation of two weekly flights after a six-month freeze due to Covid-19 restrictions. The carrier will initially operate flights on Wednesday and Sunday, down from a frequency of five before the global corona outbreak tha… read more
South Africa should act to preserve its insolvent national airline and seek to partner the carrier with Ethiopian Airlines Group, according to a study commissioned for ruling-party lawma… read more
City Lodge Hotel Group Has Your Weekend Sorted
Mauritius-LFC commercial partnership to streghten country branding
Emirates to recommence flight into Nigeria from today
Air Austral resumes flights to Nosy Be island in Madagascar
Kenyan hotels & local airlines partner to revive tourism
Eurowings announces Mombasa flights
The future of travel lies with deep learning
Africa Travel Week rolls out final phase of Meetings & Masterclasses
KQ to resume New York flights
South Africa air’s savior is in Ethiopia, study says
