In a strategic move set to
reshape regional travel, Airlink, South
Africa’s prominent regional carrier, and Air
Austral, the leading French airline based on Réunion
Island, have announced a new Special Prorate Agreement
(SPA) commencing 15 October 2025. This partnership marks a
signi… read more
MSC
Cruises has announced a major development for the
sub-Saharan cruise market: the MSC Armonia
will make her South African debut for the 2026/27 winter season,
replacing her sister ship, MSC Opera, which will serve Durban during the
2025/26 season. This move highlights the evolving importance of
So… read more
Air
Austral is moving toward a pivotal shift in its fleet
strategy after months of internal debate, with the company’s leadership
now determined to phase out its three Airbus
A220 aircraft. This significant decision comes in
response to persistent technical challenges that have plagued the
airline’s … read more
The Four Seasons
Resort Mauritius at Anahita is making a striking return
to the Indian Ocean’s luxury hospitality scene following an extensive
seven-month enhancement project. Nestled on the lush east coast of
Mauritius, with the dramatic Bambou
Mountain and a shimmering turquoise lagoon as its
backd… read more
As the anticipation for late
2025 and early 2026 escalates among adventure seekers and leisure
explorers, the latest guidance from the Thirty-First
Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum
(SARCOF-31) is setting the agenda for the region’s
upcoming tourism season. For Africa’s dynamic travel industry, this
for… read more
MSC Cruises has unveiled a
sweeping revision to its highly anticipated 2026 World
Cruise, extending the journey by nearly two weeks and
rerouting the final segment to avoid the Red Sea. This decision,
prompted by ongoing instability in the region, is part of a broader
industry trend that sees major cruise operators byp… read more
In
a remarkable display of logistical coordination and national pride,
TACV – Cabo Verde Airlines has successfully
operated a special 14-hour charter flight
with a stopover in Luanda, Angola, destined for the island nation of
Mauritius. This unique operation, conducted on September 3, underscores
the… read more
The
City of uMhlathuze has staged a landmark
moment for African tourism and investment by hosting the
Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA 2025)
for the first time at the Thembele Conference Centre in Richards Bay.
This gathering, which officially opened on 28 August, has drawn a
dynamic mix of glob… read more
Qatar
Airways has definitively emerged as the leading contender
for a strategic stake in Air Mauritius, marking a
watershed moment for the Indian Ocean’s aviation landscape and sending
ripples across Africa’s travel sector. While the deal is yet to be
finalized, advanced discussions are underway and both sides h… read more
Air
Mauritius has emerged from a challenging period to report a promising
start to the fiscal year 2025/26, signaling a significant turnaround for
the island nation’s flagship carrier. The airline transported 403,127
passengers in the first quarter, marking a modest yet meaningful 0.8%
increase compared to the same period last year. Th… read more
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Airlink and Air Austral Forge New Bilateral Partnership to Boost Southern Africa–Indian Ocean Connec
MSC Armonia to Sail South African Waters in 2026/27, Expanding Regional Cruise Choices
Four Seasons Mauritius Unveils Transformed Villas, Overwater Spa, and Local Gastronomy for 2025
Southern Africa’s 2025-2026 Climate Outlook Signals Strategic Opportunity for Sub-Saharan Operators
Cabo Verde Airlines Operates 14-Hour Charter to Mauritius for National Football Team’s Return
Richards Bay Unveils Bold Tourism Investment Pipeline at TIFA 2025
Qatar Airways Poised to Transform Air Mauritius: What’s at Stake for African Aviation?
