Travel news overview

• Accomodation
• 01/09/2023 05:43

Mhondoro Lodge creates luxury Overland Safaris

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the Waterberg region of South Africa launched an Overland Safaris product, curated specifically for groups of up to 14 guests. These tailor-made adventures take guests to Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. While three itineraries are currently available between May and September, a special Nam… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:29

Dana Air recruits and trains more Nigerian pilots & engineers

As part of its strategic expansion of flights and fleet in the coming months, Dana Air has also recruited and trained more eminently qualified Nigerian Pilots, Engineers and Flight Dispatchers.

Speaking on the recruitment drive, the Chief Operating Officer of the airline Ememobong Etette said,”about 9 Nigerian pilots, over 10 Engine… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:28

Max Air assures commitment to Safety, commends NCAA on recent audit

Max Air, has assured it will remain committed to safe operation which is its number one priority since inception.

An Executive Director of the airline, Barr. Shehu Wada in a chat with aviation correspondents says, “What we sell is safety and we pride ourselves by our sincerity and commitment to safe and secure operation which we hav… read more

• Attractions
• 23/08/2023 21:48

Namibia to upgrade gravel roads in Etosha National Park

The Executive Director of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Teofilus Nghitila, announced at the launch of the annual tourism statistical report for 2022 that the Government of … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 23/08/2023 21:47

Nigeria gets standalone Tourism Ministry as stakeholders commend new President

• Flights
• 23/08/2023 21:27

CemAir sets course for Kasane, its 2nd destination in Botswana

CemAir started its international flights in March 2021. With the reopening of regional markets, the South African private carrier is continuing to expand its network.

• Flights
• 23/08/2023 21:25

Ethiopian Airlines increases Korea to Africa services

Ethiopian Airlines Group will increase its weekly passenger flights to Seoul, Republic of Korea, to six, effective October 28, 2023. The airline says it “will deploy the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the route.”

According to the airline, “The increase in the frequency follows fruitful discussions between the aeronautical… read more

• Accomodation
• Travel-tech
• 23/08/2023 21:24

Your relationship with OTAs doesn’t have to be toxic

In an ideal world, OTAs and hoteliers would operate on level footing. In this world, in exchange for their commission, OTAs would use their massive online presence to deliver new guests to hoteliers. Emphasis on NEW. Then hoteliers would own the guest relationship and continue building on it.

Instead, OTAs are like that matchmakin… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 23/08/2023 21:23

AfCFTA and Africa Tourism Partners join forces to launch Forum on Tourism

Botswana is gearing to host the inaugural AfCFTA Forum on Tourism, Creatives, and Cultural Industries. The launch will take place during the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards scheduled for 04 to 06 October 2023 at the Gaborone International Conference Centre. The emergence of creative tourism reflects the growing integration b… read more

• Rail
• 23/08/2023 21:23

TAZARA - With sufficient equipment, we can do a lot better

TAZARA operates with a limited fleet of locomotives, averaging 12 per day. This is far short of the 27 locomotives required for the company to reach the break-even volume of 600,000 tons per annum. After allocations, only eight locomotives are available for freight traffic, each capable of moving a maximum of 30,000 tons per year at 100% … read more