Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 10/10/2023 08:57

Turkish Tour Operators thrilled by Uganda's tourist attractions

A group of 20 guests from the Republic of Turkiye are currently on familiarisation trip to Uganda to visit the country's tourist attractions.

The 20 who are led by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB) are part of the trip coordinated by Uganda's Ambassador to Turkiye, Nusura Tiperu in collaboration with the Foreign Affairs M… read more

• Attractions
• 10/10/2023 08:56

Kruger National Park Calendar - November

Weather:

• early summer
• very hot days and warm evenings
• rain - rainfall usually double that of October

Temperatures:

• between 16°C - 32°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
• visit our

• Flights
• 10/10/2023 07:31

Etihad expands at Brussels Airport and other European destinations

Etihad Airways is increasing its flight capacity at Brussels Airport. Starting in mid-December, Etihad will operate daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Brussels, up from five times a week.

Etihad will add two extra weekly flights to Brussels from December 20, bringing the frequency back to pre-pandemic levels.

Etihad is… read more

• Destinations
• 10/10/2023 07:31

Namibia’s push for US Travel Market

Having recorded an encouraging international tourist arrivals as at June of 2023, the Namibia’s national tourism promotion agency is stepping up its activation in key source markets.

The Namibia Tourism Board is impressed with the US market and sees a great potential for the southern African country.

Joining onshow solution’s… read more

• Destinations
• 10/10/2023 07:31

Namibia: Windhoek Okahandja road project 87% complete

The CEO of the Namibian Roads Authority (RA), Conrad Lutombi, announced at a media briefing on the progress of the multi-billion-dollar Windhoek <> … read more

• Flights
• 10/10/2023 07:28

Air Peace attests having wherewithal for International Operations

West Africa’s biggest carrier, Air Peace has cleared the air about its international operations, disclosing that it is in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) clearing house and has the right equipment and personnel to operate international service.

Spokesman of the airline, Stanley Olisa was reacting to a recent interview gr… read more

• Destinations
• 10/10/2023 07:25

Angola lifts tourist visa requirement for travellers from 98 countries

Angola has waived tourist visa requirements for citizens from several countries in a bid to boost local tourism. According to Presidential Decree No. 189/23 (29 September 2023), the country has passed a resolution to allow travellers fr… read more

• Flights
• 10/10/2023 07:22

Seychelles introduces new cruise village for next cruise ship season

Tackling unlicensed service providers and finding activities to entertain cruise ship tourists were among issues discussed by tourism officials and operators for the upcoming cruise ship season from October 2023 to May 2024, at a meeting held on Friday at the Docklands Auditorium in the capital Victoria.

Tourism Seychelles, the marketing a… read more

• Cruise
• 10/10/2023 07:22

South Africa ‘only scratching the surface’ when it comes to cruise tourism?

As the next cruise season approaches, the Western Cape is keen on capitalizing on the untapped potential of cruise tourism, an industry which, according to local officials, has only begun to show its value to the region’s economy.

This is despite a recent report that showed the most recent cruise season was the biggest on record in terms o… read more

• Cruise
• 02/10/2023 07:15

New ship Sun Princess to debut new dining options and culinary experiences

Princess Cruises’ upcoming new ship Sun Princess will offer 29 new and signature dining and lounge options when she debuts early next year. Princess Cruises said in a release that the ship will elevate the culinary excellence at sea with new options, that include Japanese, Irish, seafood, pizza, and a range of returning favourites.

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