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Conakry’s Ahmed Sékou Touré International
Airport has taken a significant step towards
environmental sustainability by earning Level 1 accreditation in the
prestigious Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)
program on March 12, 2025. This milestone highlights the
airport’s growing commitment to mitigating … read more
The management of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park (SANParks) has announced temporary changes to the
operating hours of park shops on select dates in March 2025. These
adjustments are being made to accommodate monthly stocktaking, ensuring
better inventory management and service efficiency for
visitors.
Visitor… read more
Time Out, the globally renowned culture and entertainment
magazine, has unveiled its much-anticipated list of the
world’s 20 best cities for food in 2025.
Among the standout destinations, Cape Town, South Africa, has earned a
prestigious spot, ranking fourth globally and securing its title as the
best city for food in … read more
South African regional airline
Airlink has announced significant
enhancements to its Nairobi and Lusaka routes, further solidifying its
position as a key player in African aviation. Starting 30
March 2025, the airline will introduce three weekly
night-time return flights between OR Tambo Intern… read more
A new player in Nigeria’s travel industry, Travel
Inn Booking Portal, has officially launched in Lagos,
bringing innovative offerings and a strong commitment to sustainable
tourism. The platform, which promises to simplify travel arrangements
for air passengers and tourists, has already attracted attention for its
uniq… read more
In a move to elevate travel experiences for passengers flying
to Saudi Arabia, Emirates has announced
plans to deploy its newly retrofitted Boeing 777
aircraft on its second and third daily flights between
Dubai and Riyadh. Starting on March 30 and May 7, 2025, respectively,
this upgrade will make Riya… read more
Pangolin. Africa, a leading non-profit dedicated to the conservation of pangolins, recently launched the Pangolert number: +27 (0)72 726 4654 – a vital tool for reporting pangolin sightings and alerting authorities to illegal trafficking in Africa.
Pangolins have been the most heavily trafficked mammal for over a decade. An e… read more
In a bid to strengthen Kenya’s position as a leading tourist
destination, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB)
and national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ)
have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at increasing tourist
arrivals from North America by 11% by the end of the financial year.
This collaboration u… read more
Max Air, one of Nigeria’s prominent airlines, is set to return
to the skies on March 21, 2025, following a
two-month suspension of operations. This comes after a tyre burst
incident at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
(MAKIA), Kano, involving one of its Boeing 737-400
aircraft in January. The su… read more
Qatar Airways, crowned the
World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024, is
strengthening its position as a global connectivity leader with
expanded flight frequencies to several key destinations. This move,
timed perfectly ahead of the peak summer travel season, will provide
passengers with greater flexibi… read more
Conakry Airport Achieves Level 1 in Carbon Accreditation, Eyes Eco-Friendly Expansion
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Adjusts Shop Hours for March 2025 Due to Stocktaking
Cape Town Shines as Africa’s Culinary Gem in Time Out’s 2025 Food Rankings
Airlink Expands Nairobi and Lusaka Routes with New Flights
Travel Inn Launches Booking Portal with Exclusive Services and Green Tourism Focus
Emirates Expands Premium Boeing 777 Fleet on Riyadh Routes
Pangolin.Africa Promotes the Pangolert Number to Protect the Pangolin
KTB and Kenya Airways Partner to Boost North American Tourism to Kenya
Max Air to Resume Flights After Safety Audit and Operational Upgrades
Qatar Airways Expands Flights to Key Destinations, Enhancing Global Connectivity
