Travel news overview

• Flights
• 11/05/2023 21:59

'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Regional Tours begin

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has begun its regional tourist visits as part of efforts to promote the 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Campaign and encourage domestic tourism.

The team has over the last two weeks visited Aburi Gardens, Bunso Eco Park, and Akwamu Fie … read more

• Rail
• 11/05/2023 21:59

Transforming Nigeria's Railway System for a sustainable future

In the recently launched Agenda 2050, the Nigerian government recognizes the pivotal role of a functional railway system in achieving sustainable socio-economic development. Despite the decline in the performance of the Nigerian railway system due to policy neglect and competition from road transport, the government has made significant i… read more

• Flights
• 10/05/2023 07:06

SAA announces fleet expansion (one Airbus A330 and 5 A320s) to relaunch long-haul routes

South African Airways (SAA) announces that it has been given the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet to pave the way for the national carrier to relaunch international routes and increase seat capacity for its regional and domestic destinations.

Interim CEO, Professor John Lamola, says the airline’… read more

• Flights
• 10/05/2023 07:05

Cronos Airlines Benin takes off

Cronos Airlines Benin officially started its commercial operations on Thursday 4 May 2023. From its base in Cotonou, the new startup, a subsidiary of the Equatorial Guinean group of the same name, is showing its regional ambitions.

• Miscellaneous
• 10/05/2023 07:01

5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit moves to Swakopmund

The 5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge is set to take place from May 31 to June 2, 2023, in Swakopmund, Namibia, hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism. Swakopmund is a coastal city west of the capital, Windhoek, known for its beautiful sandy beaches.

In collaboration with the UNWTO and… read more

• Flights
• 10/05/2023 07:01

All-Embraer operator Rano Air launches operations with Kano - Abuja flight

Rano Air obtained its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) on 14 April 2023. With this precious sesame in hand, the launch of commercial activities of the new private operator, which becomes Nigeria's 12th active scheduled airline, was expected.

• Miscellaneous
• 10/05/2023 06:59

Nigeria launches USD 51 million renovation of Katsina International Airport

In order to improve connectivity between the various regions of Nigeria, the government of President Muhamadu Buhari has made the construction and renovation of airports its main focus. The latest major project of his administration is the renovation and expansion of the Katsina International Airport in the northwest of the country.

• Flights
• 10/05/2023 06:58

Eswatini Air makes Durban its second destination in South Africa

Eswatini Air launched its commercial operations on 26 March 2023. A start-up, in four stages, which will see the opening of three routes in South Africa by June. After Johannesburg, Durban will be added to the destination map of the young carrier, which operates Embraer aircraft.

• Miscellaneous
• 10/05/2023 06:56

Africa's Travel Indaba kicks off in Durban

All roads lead to Durban this week, as the 2023 edition of Africa's Travel Indaba (ATI)-- the continent's premier tourism trade show -- gets underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.

Africa's Travel Indaba 2023, which takes place from Monday to Thursday, aims to reach pre-COVID-19 participation levels.… read more

• Destinations
• 10/05/2023 06:54

Seychelles showcases diverse tourism products at 2023 Arabian Travel Market

The 115-island destination was extensively represented on the international media platform for four days at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from May 1st to 4th 2023.

The delegation was led by the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Sherin Francis and was accompanied by Mrs Bernadette Willemin, the Direc… read more