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Currently, Radisson Hotel Group has nearly 100 hotels and 16,000 rooms in operation and under development in Africa. In the last two years only, the Group opened over 16 hotels in the region and secured over 25 new hotels, representing more than 4,800 additional rooms to its portfolio. Earlier this year, Radisson Hotel Group announced tha… read more
From the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum in Taghazout Bay, Morocco, Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 30 hotels and more than 5,000 rooms by the end of 2024… read more
With the health crisis behind it, Air Côte d'Ivoire has resumed its expansion strategy. The Ivorian state-owned airline is eyeing several new routes, including Casablanca, and is betting on strengthening its fleet.
Air Côte d'Ivoire is now planning to open a direct route between Abidjan and Casablanca from January 2023. This serv… read more
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have announced a visa ban slapped on Gambians and 20 other nationalities seeking to visit Dubai with immediate effect.
"This is to inform you that we will not be posting 30 days visa applications for these nationalities effective today October, 18, 2022," the notice read in part. O… read more
The German cruise line Phoenix Reisen will cruise a grand voyage up the coast of West Africa from Cape Town in 2023. The vintage cruise liner Artania will depart Cape Town on February 26th, 2023 bound for Dakar, the bustling capital of Senegal.
The nearly-30-year old cruise ship offers a relaxed, laid-back cruise exper… read more
Holland America Line is joining the line-up of cruise lines sailing from Cape Town, South Africa in 2023, with Zuiderdam set to cruise up the West African coast. The 85,000 gross ton, 1,964-passenger Zuiderdam will depart Cape Town on March 14th, 2023 bound for Amsterdam in The Netherlands.
The 35-night grand voyage will v… read more
Seabourn will be sending Seabourn Sojourn to South Africa in 2023 to sail a one-off 30-night cruise from the ‘Mother City’ to Barcelona in Spain. Seabourn Sojourn will depart Cape Town on April 27th, 2023, bound initially for the West Coast of Africa, before heading out into the Atlantic to visit the islands of Cape Verde and the C… read more
Air Senegal has taken a new turn since the arrival of the Director General, Alioune Badara Fall, last July. In contrast to the strong expansion it has experienced in recent years, the new management has opted to optimise the network, focusing on profitable and high value-added routes.
As of 31 October 2022, Air S… read more
2022 has been a significant year that has marked the robust revival of Africa's tourism industry which was almost gobbled up in the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council latest Economic Impact Report (EIR), the African Travel and Tourism sector's GDP is estimated to grow at an average… read more
A 48-hour strike by air traffic controllers in West and Central Africa has been suspended, their union said on Saturday.
The strike, which started on Friday, has disrupted flights across the
region and left hundreds of passengers stranded at airports on
Saturday. The Union of Air Traffic Controllers’ Unions (USYCAA), which called
t… read more
Radisson Hotel Group continues to strengthen its presence in Africa
Marriott International continues growth across Africa
Air Côte d'Ivoire wants to serve Morocco from January 2023
UAE bans 20 African countries including Gambia from 30-day visas
Phoenix Reisen to cruise West Africa voyage from Cape Town in 2023
Holland America offering 35-night grand voyage to Amsterdam from SA in 2023
Seabourn Sojourn to hopscotch up Atlantic on 2023 Cape Town cruise
Air Senegal leaves Benin, Cameroon and Gabon, closes New York - Baltimore route
Tapping the Tourism potential of West Africa's hidden gem
Air traffic controllers suspend strike in West and Central Africa
