Travel news overview

• Cruise
• 31/05/2023 07:06

Africa and Arabia to feature prominently on 2026 Silversea World Cruise

Silversea Cruises has unveiled details on its 140-day World Cruise 2026, ‘The Curious and the Sea’— its most diverse and immersive voyage yet, with Africa and Arabia playing a leading role as destinations.

Silver Dawn will depart Fort Lauderdale on January 6th, 2026, cruising to 70 destinations in 37 countries—the most ever o… read more

• Cruise
• 31/05/2023 07:04

Holland America 2025 Grand World Voyage to include 45-day Cape Town departure

Holland America Line has released the itineraries and opened bookings for two of its 2025 Grand Voyages, including the Pole-to-Pole and Grand World Voyage, which features a 45-day Cape Town leg.

Both cruises will depart Fort Lauderdale in January 2025 and marks the first time the cruise line has offered two Grand Voyages sailing ove… read more

• Rail
• 31/05/2023 07:03

Expertise of the International Union Of Railways (UIC) benefiting railway operators in Africa

Join our editor for an insightful "Coffee with the Editor" session featuring the team from the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC) – International Union of Railways, as we discuss their involvement and activities in the African region. We had the privilege of "meeting" Christian Chavanel, the coordinator for the Africa region and Rail … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 31/05/2023 07:02

How Tourism, AfCFTA can boost Nigeria's economy

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a significant development for the African continent and presents a tremendous opportunity for Nigeria to increase its trade volume, encourage tourism and boost its economy, Adeniyi Adebayo, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has said.

Mr Adebayo disclosed this while delive… read more

• Attractions
• 31/05/2023 07:00

Kruger National Park Calendar - July

Weather:

• warm to cool days
• cold nights & chilly mornings
• occasional winds
• occasional patches of hot weather
• almost no rain

Temperatures:

• between 9°C - 26°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
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• Flights
• 31/05/2023 06:59

TAAG Angola Airlines postpones its return to Ghana indefinitely

Last March, TAAG Angola Airlines suspended its Luanda - Accra route, promising to relaunch it in June. To date, however, the airline is citing the persistence of a number of operational constraints.

• Destinations
• 31/05/2023 06:58

Zambia, Zimbabwe sign MoU for Lower Zambezi-Mana Pools TFCA

Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of the Lower Zambezi-Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area.

Speaking on arrival at Rainbow Tower Hotel, the venue for the event, Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba said this marks the start of the two countries’ joint collaboration of the signin… read more

• Flights
• 31/05/2023 06:57

Asky expands fleet with a 13th Aircraft

Exciting interests in South Africa at IMEX Frankfurt

South Africa’s mission at this year’s IMEX Frankfurt is already promising great returns. During the three-day trade fair, the South Africa stand in Hall 8 at Messe Frankfurt, has been bustling with activity as hosted buyers engaged with the South African exhibitors discussing potential opportunities for hosting meetings, incentive… read more

• Cruise
• 29/05/2023 21:01

MSC Cruises makes history with industry’s first-ever net zero GHG emissions cruise

MSC Cruises has announced that its new cruise ship MSC Euribia will next week sail the industry’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise thanks to a mix of bio-LNG and careful itinerary planning.

The groundbreaking voyage will be made possible through the use of bio-LNG using a mass-balance system, the most eco-friendly way of deli… read more