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Travel
professionals arranging road journeys across South
Africa face an immediate operational challenge as fuel
shortages spread through multiple provinces just hours before historic
price increases take effect. With the Easter holiday
period approaching and thousands of motorists preparing
for long… read more
Travel
professionals advising clients heading to South Africa's
coastline this Easter long weekend should be aware of a
significant natural event that will affect beach conditions for several
days. The National Sea Rescue Institute has
issued an advisory alerting the public to a full moon spring tide
… read more
A
significant chapter in South African cruising is drawing to a close as
MSC Opera enters the final weeks of its
regional deployment. The vessel arrived in Cape Town this week following
a scenic three-night repositioning voyage from Durban, marking the
transition from an Indian Ocean-focused programme to a concluding s… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines has firmly rejected allegations that it uses
Airline Debit Memos as punitive revenue tools, responding to claims from
Nigerian travel agencies that collectively lose approximately
one billion Naira annually to such charges.
The dispute highlights growing tensions between internationa… read more
As
exhibition season gains momentum across South Africa, a familiar debate
has resurfaced. Some industry voices question whether physical
gatherings still hold value in an age dominated by artificial
intelligence, sophisticated online platforms and digital marketing
tools. Yet the overwhelming response at major events such as
… read more
A
renewed focus on air connectivity between Mozambique and
Kenya has emerged following high-level diplomatic
engagement in Nairobi. During his first official visit to the Kenyan
capital since taking office, Mozambican President Daniel
Chapo expressed a strong desire to see regular direct
flights oper… read more
Air
Peace will resume scheduled flights connecting Lagos
with the Caribbean nations of Antigua and
Barbuda and Barbados
beginning in May 2026, restoring one of the few direct air bridges
linking Africa with the Caribbean region. The resumption carries
profound significance for diaspo… read more
Travel
agencies operating in Nigeria have
reportedly suffered combined losses exceeding one billion
Naira during 2025 due to Airline Debit Memos, according
to industry sources. The staggering figure has intensified calls for
regulatory intervention and clearer guidelines governing the
relationship be… read more
South
African National Parks has issued an urgent advisory
confirming that both diesel and unleaded petrol are currently
unavailable inside Augrabies Falls National
Park. The complete fuel outage, announced on 28 March
2026, represents the most severe supply disruption currently affecting
any SANPark… read more
Air
Seychelles has adjusted its temporary long-haul service
to Paris by introducing a Hi-Fly Airbus
A330 to operate the route, replacing the Etihad Airways
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that had been serving the connection since its
March launch. The aircraft change reflects ongoing operational
adjustments… read more
Fuel Shortages and Record Price Hikes Create Urgent Challenge for SA Road Travellers
Easter Travellers Warned as Spring Tide Brings Stronger Currents to SA Beaches
MSC Opera Concludes Southern African Tenure as Cape Town Programme Draws to a Close
Ethiopian Airlines Defends Billing Practices as Nigerian Agencies Report Major Losses
Physical Trade Shows Prove Their Worth as African Tourism Embraces Digital-Human Hybrid Model
Mozambique and Kenya Push for Direct Maputo-Nairobi Flights to Boost Regional Trade
Air Peace Restores Historic Africa-Caribbean Air Link With Lagos Services From May
Nigerian Travel Agencies Report Billion Naira Losses From Airline Debit Memos
Augrabies Falls Park Reports Complete Fuel Outage Affecting All Vehicle Types
Air Seychelles Switches to Hi-Fly A330 for Paris Route Amid Middle East Disruptions
