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Flight delays at King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public that King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London in … read more
Durban: Six beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has… read more
South Africa needs coordinated strategy for long-term impact of temporary cruise boom
South Africa has a unique opportunity to capitalise on the surge in maritime traffic, particularly cruise ship traffic, along the Cape Sea Route, the shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Indian Oceans around the Cape of Good Hope. As more vessels avoid the Red Sea due to geopolitical instability, the Cape Route is emerging as a vital alter… read more
NANTA Petitions NCAA Over Sale Of Tickets In Foreign Currencies
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has petitioned the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over sales of air tickets in foreign currencies by some foreign airlines in Nigeria.
This is as the airlines in the Nigerian aviation industry have been told to comply with Part 19 of the Nigeria Civil Aviat… read more
Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in the Middle East & Africa Region
Marriott International announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East& Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, including 29 projects in its signed pipeline and 12 open properties.
In the past two years, the global hospitality leader has signed 19 agreeme… read more
CemAir introduces a new seasonal service to George
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to introduce a new seasonal service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and George Airport (GRJ) in … read more
New Era of Travel: Direct Flights from Bratislava to Mauritius
The gem of the Indian Ocean is now within reach directly from Bratislava. Today marks a historic milestone for Slovak aviation and tourism as Čedok Travel Agency, in partnership with prestigious airline Neos, carried out the first-ever Dreamliner flight from Bratislava to the exotic island of Mauritius.
This significant step … read more
ET Receives Prestigious Four-Star Global Airline Award
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, has been recognized as the recipient of the prestigious Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.
This honour highlights the airline’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service to its passengers across more than 140 international destin… read more
The Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 brings together global experts
The Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 in Seville highlighted global trends that are reshaping travel, from AI and sustainability to inclusivity and climate adaptation.
The fifth edition of the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS2024), held in Seville, Spain, from October 23-25, brought together global and national tourism industry le… read more
Appalling Flight Delays and Cancellations in NIgeria?
The skyrocketing flight delays and cancellations among the Nigerian airlines is a source of concern for air travellers, stakeholders and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Countless times, frustrated air passengers have become irate following flight delays and cancellations by some of the Nigerian airlines.
On … read more
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