Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 09/12/2021 19:52

Blind Zambezi man turns sleepy village into tourism mecca

All people face hardship but for many, the thought of losing their sight is a horrifying prospect. Melvin Masule was 31 years old when he suddenly lost his eyesight. Having faced immense difficulties for 16 years as a result of vision loss, his accomplishments are extraordinary for a man of his condition, and he continues to look after himself a… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 09/12/2021 19:11

Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya, set to open in 2024

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the opening of the first Mantis property in Kenya. The Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge is set to become a highlight property for the brand and the group, offering direct acc… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/12/2021 19:11

Lufthansa Group airlines and TripActions shape the future of corporate travel

The Lufthansa Group, one of the world’s leading airline groups and industry pioneer in the area of New Distribution Capability (NDC), and TripActions, the only all-in-one travel, corporate card, and expense solution, announced an enhanced strategic partnership to shape the future of corporate travel. Jointly, a customer-driven solu… read more

• Destinations
• 09/12/2021 19:08

Five African destinations make UNWTO’s Tourism Villages list

Five African destinations have been selected as part of the novel world tourism organization’s Best Tourism Villages project. In total 44 destinations were celebrated at the just held 24th UNWTO General Assembly in Madrid, Spain.

The five African countries are Morocco, Rwanda, Kenya, Mauritius and Ethiopia.

Le Morne-Mauriti… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/12/2021 19:06

Ethiopian starts Car Hire, Transfer Serviceand partners with CarTrawler

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has partnered with CarTrawler, the leading provider of online car rental distribution systems, launching car hire and transfer services for its passengers globally. The partnership enables Ethiopian to offer seamless transport service to passengers throughout their journeys.

Tewolde Ge… read more

• Attractions
• 09/12/2021 19:04

V&A Waterfront festive exhibition heroes African creativity and community

The hand-created decorations form part of the V& A Waterfront’s overarching Joy from Africa to the World project, based on a vision that kicked off two years ago to reimagine a festive season that celebrates the creativity of the African continent while honouring its commitme… read more

• Flights
• 09/12/2021 19:03

African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA

A new wave of infection of COVID19 is ongoing in Europe and Oceania. Partial lockdowns and various restrictions measures are established in countries like Austria, Netherland, Belgium, etc.

Moreover, a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified by South African scientists has prompted a fresh round of trave… read more

• Cruise
• 08/12/2021 05:04

MSC Cruises slashes prices on South African itinerary for December

MSC Cruises has significantly reduced the fares on an upcoming cruise in December out of Durban aboard MSC Orchestra. The four-day cruise aboard MSC Orchestra is now being offered for as low as R750 per person sharing, but currently only applies to the December 13th, 2021 sailing.

Even balcony cabins aboard the December 13th … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 08/12/2021 05:04

Zimparks Ropes in Private Players to boost domestic tourism

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) has partnered with private players in an effort to promote domestic tourism and also to ensure that locals enjoy previously unaffordable activities. Zimparks has partnered with a helicopter company MJ Air, luxury coach company City Link Coaches and Rainbow Tourism Group to of… read more

• Destinations
• 08/12/2021 05:04

Mauritius removed from France's 'Scarlet' List

The Mauritian tourism family welcomes the decision by the French government to remove Mauritius from its list of "scarlet" destinations, just a few days after its classification as part of this list.

We wish to thank the French Ambassador, Her Excellency Florence Caussé-Tissier, whose intervention was instrumental, for… read more