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RwandAir back to the skies
The national flag carrier, RwandAir has finally resumed commercial flights after months of suspension due to the novel coronavirus. "We are back in the sky!" the airline said on August 1, as it operated the first flight to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. "Our flight WB304 from Kigali to Dubai took off a moment ago," RwandAir said in a tweet.… read more
Which African Countries Are Reopening for Tourism?
If you may have been wondering which African countries are reopening for tourism, this is for you! Many African nations are starting to reopen airports, remove curfews, and slowly resume international tourism.
Most countries in Africa have been very strict on containing the spread of the virus, with most of them going into complete lockdow… read more
Anantara first resort on the Seychelles
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces it will debut in the Seychelles this September with the upcoming rebrand of the iconic Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, one of the country’s most exclusive and stylish properties. Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas will represent the luxury brand’s launch in the archipelago, complementing its… read more
Ghana: Kakum National Park reopens for tourism activities
After several months of closure induced by the coronavirus pandemic, the board of trustees of the Ghana Heritage Conservation Trust (GHCT) and the Management of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission of Ghana have agreed to reopen the Kakum National Park to the public as from 1st of August 2020.
Accord… read more
Largest airplane ever landed In Saint Helena
On July 30th, a Titan Airways Boeing 757 successfully landed in Saint Helena. The aircraft is the largest passenger jet to visit the island and was an exciting day for Saint Helena Airport.
Titan Airways flew the Boeing 757 as part of a repatriation mission. The flight is bringing citizens back to the UK from Saint Hel… read more
WTM London reveals plans for 2020
WTM London– the event where Ideas Arrive – and Travel Forward – the travel and hospitality technology event co-located with WTM London – are working closely with partners and experts to ensure a safe and successful experience at ExCeL London (2-4 November 2020).
Detailed plans are being made for every aspect of the shows, whi… read more
Arik Air returns to Benin, Jos and Owerri & Asaba
Arik Air is continuing its phased restart of domestic flight operations post COVID-19 lockdown with resumption of services to four additional airports of Benin, Jos, Owerri and Asaba. Flights to Benin, Jos and Owerri Airports will resume on Monday, August 3, 2020 while flights to Asaba Airport will resume on August… read more
Ibom Air welcomes 5th CRJ900 aircraft, assures Paxs safety with HEPA filters
After delays occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic, Ibom Air is pleased to finally receive it’s fifth Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, the second of the two additional aircraft purchased in December 2019. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BXO, arrived Lagos from Calgary, Canada at 00.05 am local time, Saturday morning, 01 A… read more
The fourteen most affected cruise ships
The financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the cruise industry has been staggering, and now it’s starting to permanently change the make-up of the global fleet, with more than a dozen cruise ships facing an uncertain future.
Namibia to reopen for international tourism today
According to the latest statement on Namibia’s Covid-19 national response by President Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the country’s “targeted international tourism revival initiative”, which was supposed to start on 15 July 2020, has now been approved to commence on 03 August 2020. As of 03 August 2020, international tourists arriving in … read more
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