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South Africa & Namibia named among the top five best African countries to visit with kids
South Africa and Namibia have recently been named… read more
Cape Town departure among three new legs added to 2025 Fred Olsen World Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has added three new segments to its 106-night 2025 World Cruise aboard Bolette, including a 21-night ‘Scenic Vistas and Diverse Cultures of Africa’ cruise, departing Cape Town on April 1st.
Bolette will sail the World Cruise from Southampton on January 6th, visiting more than 30 destinations in E… read more
These three beaches in Southern Africa are among "The Best Beaches in the World"
Luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has recently released its annual selection of "The Best Beaches in the World".
Three beaches in Southern Africa have been recognised among a list of 34 beaches worldwide. These beaches are … read more
MSC Cruises announces flash sale for upcoming MSC Musica season in South Africa
MSC Cruises has announced a three-day flash sale for MSC Musica’s upcoming summer cruise season in South Africa out of Durban and Cape Town.
The flash sale, offering significant fare reductions, applies two just two cruises out of Durban during the season, which runs from November, 2024 to March, 2025.
Passengers can na… read more
Crystal Cruises offers Wellness Retreat on 2024 Cape Town-bound cruise
Luxury line Crystal Cruises is offering two special wellness-centric sailings this December, offering guests a serene retreat in the Mediterranean and Africa.
The first wellness retreat sets sail on December 1st from Barcelona to Tema, Ghana, with the second departing December 14th from Tema for Cape Town, South Africa.
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FlyNamibia to expand its regional routes
Namibia’s only airline, FlyNamibia, told Tourism Update that its expansion plans were well under way, having specifically targeted Victoria Falls and Maun as new routes with significant growth potential.
The airline launched its new thrice-weekly service from Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to Maun Int… read more
Seabourn reveals new pre- and post-cruise South Africa tours for 2024 Grand Africa voyage
Seabourn has introduced a selection of new pre-, mid- and post-cruise “Seabourn Journeys” available to guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage, with five South African-based tours available.
Seabourn Journeys provide in-depth, land-based cruise extensions that go beyond single-day excursions and offer guests a chance to linger… read more
AviaDev will help improve tourism and connectivity for Namibia and Africa
Bisey Uirab, the Chief Executive Officer of Namibia Airports Company has expressed his elation at the successful hosting of AviaDev Africa 2024 and the potential benefits the event would bring to Namibia and Africa’s tourism and connectivity
“We as the Namibia Airports Company and indeed as the aviation industry in Namibia are ve… read more
Namibia announces new visa requirements for 31 countries effective April 2025
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced a significant update to its visa policy for international visitors. Starting from April 1, 2025, nationals from 31 countries will be required to obtain a visa upon arrival in Namibia.
The objective of this new policy is to foster equitable … read more
Women, gender parity and the Tourism puzzle in Namibia
Those of us in the West like to think of ourselves as the centre of the progressive world. On a recent flight to Namibia where I was invited to give a keynote at the African Hospitality Investment Conference, a story riveted me and captured my attention because it had an ending that I didn’t expect. It was the recent Gender gap report f… read more
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