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Despite having roots that date back to the 1970s, the current incarnation of Uganda Airlines is only three years old, having been founded in January 2018. Therefore, with the world its oyster, the flag carrier of Uganda has its eyes on new aircraft. The operator’s leadership wants these planes to bridge gaps between regional and long-haul routes… read more
Kenya has recorded a 40.8% growth in tourism numbers with 663,036
visitors in the period (January-October, 2021). Compared to the same
period last year of 470,971 arrivals. The US market recorded the highest
arrivals into Kenya with 108,072 visitors contributing 16.3% of the
total arrivals. Uganda was 2nd with 59,979 (9.0%), … read more
Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the former Executive Director of UN
Women, has been confirmed as the new Chairperson of the World Comm… read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will sail a Christmas and New Year cruise from Cape Town in 2023, part of a line-up of newly announced 2022 and 2023 festive voyages. Regent Seven Seas is planning to celebrate the holiday season in December 2022 and 2023 with voyages ranging between 14 and 67 nights in destinations including Oceania, Afric… read more
Dubai has banned all inbound and transit passenger flights from Kenya for the next 48 hours amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country. The new directive took effect today, December 20, 2021, at 9.30 am Kenyan time.
However, the suspension does not affect cargo freights and passenger flights from Dubai to Nairobi.
“Please be infor… read more
Sabre Corporation announced that it has appointed industry veteran Kurt Ekert President of Sabre, separating the roles of president and chief executive officer as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to build a leadership team for the future of Sabre. The appointment will take effect January 3, 2022. Ekert will oversee all aspects of the… read more
Qatar Executive announced it has taken delivery of a further three Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, reaffirming its position as the largest owner-operator of the ultramodern jet, with a total of 11 in its fleet. All three aircraft will operate on strategic ultra-long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.… read more
Cabinet has announced that it has approved plans to renovate infrastructure at the Great Zimbabwe World Heritage Site, in a bid to attract more tourists. The renovations will be undertaken under a cooperation project between the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) and the French Development Agency (AFD).
Great Z… read more
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed it will sail roundtrip from Port Everglades year-round, making the port only the second after Port Canaveral from which it does so. Disney Cruise Line signed a 15-year partnership for one ship to be homeported in Port Everglades year-round beginning in the fall, 2023.
Port Everglades is the ma… read more
EgyptAir flies to three destinations in North America. In the United States, the flag carrier of Egypt heads to New York JFK and Washington Dulles. Meanwhile, in Canada, the airline serves Toronto Pearson International. The continent is a top priority for the operator, and with this in mind, Simple Flying caught up with the company’s chai… read more
Mid-Range expansions: Uganda Airlines eyeing Airbus Narrowbodies
Kenya Tourism number records 40% increase
Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka takes over as Chair of World Committee on Tourism Ethics
Regent Seven Seas Cruises adds Cape Town to 2023 Christmas line-up
Dubai bans flights from Kenya for 48 hours
Sabre announces leadership changes to accelerate execution of its Strategy
Qatar Executive takes delivery of three Gulfstream G650ERs
Govt to renovate infrastructure at Great Zimbabwe
Disney Cruise Line makes Port Everglades its second year-round homeport
Transatlantic triumphs: How EgyptAir adapted its North American operations
