Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 26/08/2024 21:10

Southern Africa remains a safe destination amid Mpox concerns

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). However, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance is eager to emphasise that Southern Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination for travellers.

The enclosed press release outlines the swift and coordin… read more

• Attractions
• 26/08/2024 21:10

Kruger: Update on the refurbishment of infrastructure and the progress of road maintenance

South African National Parks (SANPark) has released an update on the refurbishment of infrastructure and the progress of road maintenance at … read more

• Accomodation
• 26/08/2024 21:09

Meetingmax introduces integration with Sabre GDS for seamless group reservations

Meetingmax, an industry leader in event room block management software, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking integration with Sabre’s Global Distribution System… read more

• Flights
• 26/08/2024 06:37

Yobe Airport assures safety and security measures, seeks operational approval

The Yobe State Government wants the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to grant the recently commissioned Yobe Cargo International Airport a one-year permit for scheduled flights.

The airport, commissioned by former President Buhari in January 2023, has yet to see regular operations due to minor safety and securi… read more

• Attractions
• 25/08/2024 17:18

|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: South Africa's first-ever desert botanical garden has open

South Africa’s first-ever desert botanical garden has opened its doors at the Sen… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 25/08/2024 17:17

Botswana begins screening travellers for mpox at ports of entry

The Government of Botswana has implemented surveillance checks for the mpox virus at its main trade ports of entry on 19 August 2024. These are the countries main airports, Sir Seretse K… read more

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 25/08/2024 17:16

Turkish Airlines outlines network priorities

Turkish Airlines has updated its route development priorities, outlining 25 cities globally that it intends to add to its network.

The Star Alliance member has released its latest list of future destinations, which includes eight international points in Europe, four in the Americas, nine in the Middle East and Africa, and tw… read more

• Attractions
• 25/08/2024 17:13

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) announces dates of the Mpumalanga Parks Week 2024

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced the dates of the Mpumalanga Parks Week 2024. From 09 September 2024 to 13 September 2024, selected nature reserves around Mpumalanga will be free of charge to the p… read more

• Attractions
• 25/08/2024 17:07

Durban: Three beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has relea… read more

• Destinations
• 25/08/2024 17:06

Egypt seeks to attract 30 Million tourists in 2028

South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak said Egypt seeks to increase the number of tourists coming to the country to hit 30 million by 2028.

South Sinai will also contribute to increasing the number of tourists through improving services in the governorate and promoting for its tourist attractions, he added.

Tourism is very import… read more