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Mozambique is gradually easing restrictive measures!
Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi announced in a televised address to the nation on 26 May 2021 the gradual easing of the restrictive… read more
Mauritius prepares to reopen borders, but South African travellers’ fate hangs in the balance
Mauritius is expected to reopen borders by mid-2021. However, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) said the country was unsure when its borders will open to South African travellers. According to MTPA, consultations have intensified among tourism partners in Mauritius to open borders to international travel around mid-2021.… read more
Algeria resumes international flights
Algeria has partially reopened its air borders from 1 June for the first time in over 15 months of the Covid crisis. Many members of France's large Algerian diaspora are desperate to return home but, with only two flights each week, run by state-run Air Algérie, many are frustrated and angry.
Air Algérie confirmed on Saturday… read more
Tourism Board Depletes Cash Reserves
The Namibia Tourism Board is depleting its cash reserves as the industry continues to suffer blows with the ever changing travel restrictions, said chief executive officer Digu //Naobeb.
//Naobeb, who was speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, said they have been self-sustainable since 2016 with tourism booming, however, these gl… read more
Air Seychelles to resume flights to SA and Maldives in June
Air Seychelles will resume direct services from Johannesburg to the Seychelles and Maldives this June, offering trave… read more
South Africa returns to stricter lockdown
In an effort to counter the increase in the number of Covid-19 infections in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the c… read more
Antigen Rapid Diagnostic tests will no longer be accepted for entry into Namibia
Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 28th Covid-19 briefing on the nation… read more
Ethiopia - a Destination with a rich variety of attractions
"Ethiopia has a lot to offer to tourists: from the Blue Nile falls to world-class archaeological sites and warm and welcoming people. Ethiopian Airlines, which also has daily flights between Addis Ababa and Brussels, is marshaling massive operations worldwide with excellent services to incoming and outgoing tourists, says an article appea… read more
Zambia has introduced new entry restrictions
The Government of Zambia has introduced new guidelines for all travellers visiting the country. The new travel restrictions became effective on 24 Ma… read more
Events industry inspires Zimbabwe tourism revival
ZIMBABWE'S tourism industry is pinning its hopes on meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) to spearhead a revival after a year characterised by the coronavirus (covid-19).
Victoria Falls is warming up to the trend up as organisations start to roll out these in the resort town, bringing hope to the industry changing… read more
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