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Fastjet supports local tourism industry
New travel and destination features are being added to the fas… read more
Spirit of cooperation is heavily needed
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the global aviation industry, but one region which has been particularity hard hit is Latin America.
Firstly, many airlines in the region were struggling to make a profit even before the COVID-19 crisis. 2019 was a loss-making year and the original forecast for 2020 showed a per passe… read more
Roomkey suspends operations
UWA suspends boat trips on Murchison falls
Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has temporarily suspended tourist boat trips to some part of Murchison Falls National Park in Nwoya and Masindi districts after River Nile burst its banks.
In a press statement issued on Monday morning, UWA says the rising water level has submerged the landing points for ferries on both sides of the fal… read more
Eurowings resumes flights to Windhoek
Eurowings in late-June 2020 plans to resume long-haul service, initially operating Frankfurt – Windhoek route, on 30JUN20. The airline’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft will operate this route 3 times weekly.
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Namibian President thinks Air Namibia’s should be liquidated
In his State of the Nation Address on June 4th, Hage Geingob, the Namibian President, called for the liquidation of the country’s flag carrier. According to his remarks, the airline has not been turning a profit and must be liquidated instead of being given additional bailouts. This comes as the airline industry as a whole is facin… read more
Aruu Falls, the Natural Jewel of Northern Uganda
Located in Angagura Sub-county in the Northern Uganda District of Pader are the Aruu Falls, the natural jewel of Northern Uganda.
The falls are 45kms from Gulu Town, making it accessible for very many tourists going to other tourism destinations like Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park.
About the F… read more
Kenya’s single use plastic ban brings success
Kenya’s decision to ban single use plastic products in all protected areas — beaches, national parks, conservation areas and forests — took effect June 5. This was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta in an address at the opening plenary of Day 3 of the Women Deliver Conference in Canada last year.
The ban comes just two years afte… read more
Meyer-Werft previews Royal Caribbean’s new Odyssey of the Seas still under construction
The German shipyard Meyer-Werft has released new pictures of Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas, its second Quantum Ultra-class ship, under construction.
While Meyer-Werft was forced to reduce worker capacity at the yard and implement social distancing on siteearlier in the year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, work continued on … read more
Where Do Millionaires Stay While on Holiday in Africa?
When money isn’t a limit to picking the finest African holiday, where would you stay? Gorgeous views, original art, fine furnishings, discreet service and only the very best in food, design and location. We looked east and west, north and south to find the ultra luxurious places where only the rich can afford to stay. Here’s our take on where mi… read more
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