Travel news overview

• Flights
• 06/02/2023 20:29

Air Burkina takes delivery of a 15 year old leased ATR72

Since 2022, Air Burkina's service network has been considerably reduced due to a lack of airworthy aircraft. With only one active aircraft in its own fleet, the national flag of Burkina Faso, which is in the process of being privatised, is now relying on charters to recover.

• Attractions
• 06/02/2023 20:27

Closure of Clarence Drive in Cape Town: Steenbras Nature Reserve remains open

The City of Cape Town has informed the public that the Steenbras Nature Reserve and the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail are open to the public despite the roadworks along a section of the Clarence… read more

• Destinations
• Attractions
• 05/02/2023 20:24

Cape Town: Boardwalk maintenance at Maclear's Beacon

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that boardwalk maintenance currently underway at Maclear's Beacon on top of Table Mountain in the Tabl… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/02/2023 20:24

2023 Meetings Africa launched with new look and feel

In the build-up to the 17th edition of Meetings Africa, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) last week launched and unveiled this strategic show’s new look.

Meetings Africa, a gathering of Africa’s various stakeholders in the Meeting Incentives Conferences/Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) sector of the burgeoning tourism industry… read more

• Flights
• 05/02/2023 20:22

TAAG cancels Windhoek-Luanda return flight on safety grounds

TAAG flight DT574 on Windhoek-Luanda route Tuesday (31) was canceled for security reasons and correct application of legislation in the civil aviation sector.

In a press note, TAAG said in its return trip from Windhoek, the team detected that the navigation lights (located on the wings of the aircraft) were not corresponding.… read more

• Accomodation
• 05/02/2023 20:21

Sheraton Abuja Hotel changes name

The disclosure marks the first corporate action by Capital Hotels since it was acquired by 22 Hospitality Limited in late September.

Sheraton Abuja Hotel will henceforth be known as Abuja Continental Hotel, its owners, Capital Hotels Plc, announced the name change in a regulatory filing seen by PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday.

• Flights
• 05/02/2023 20:06

Kenya Airways withdraws from Thailand, starts direct flights to Guangzhou

Driven by demand trends, Kenya Airways is readjusting its flights to East Asia. The Thai market, which has been served for almost 20 years, is mainly impacted.

• Flights
• 05/02/2023 20:05

Ibom Air to begin commercial flight to seven African countries

Ibom Air, which launched its maiden flight in June 2019, is rated as one of the most successful airlines in Nigeria. Ibom Air, a commercial airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, is set to begin regional flights to seven African countries in April.

The group Manager, Marketing and Communication for Ibom Air, … read more

• Flights
• 05/02/2023 20:04

Nigeria Air expects AOC by mid-February - Minister

In Abuja, people are busy every day to finally get the new national carrier, in which Ethiopian Airlines is a shareholder, off the ground. A flagship project of the Buhari administration, Nigeria Air should take to the skies in the first quarter of 2023. The Federal Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, is reassuring despite the collective c… read more

• Rail
• 05/02/2023 00:00

Lagos commences test run Of the Blue Line Train

The Lagos State Government has begun testing the Blue Line Train, which runs from Marina Station to Mile 2 Train Station. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LMRT) is an ambitious urban rail project designed to revolutionize transportation in the state, and it is an offshoot of the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan, which seeks… read more