Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 18/09/2023 07:04

3rd East Africa Regional Tourism Expo launched

It is Kenya’s turn to host the 3rd edition of the East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) slated for November as the country roots for regional tourism.

While unveiling the event at KICC set for November 20th -22nd 2023, Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza at the same time announced tha… read more

• Accomodation
• 18/09/2023 07:01

New data shows investment returning to global tourism sector

The report, which is based on data from fDi Markets, fDi Intelligence's proprietary database of greenfield FDI projects, as well as international tourism data from UNWTO, provides a broad overview of the ongoing investment cycle in the tourism sector, breaking down investment figures by region, segments and companies. Key findings incl… read more

• Attractions
• 15/09/2023 21:44

Namibia: Free entry to heritage sites during the "Namibian Heritage Week 2023"!

Namibia is celebrating the Namibian Heritage Week 2023 from 18 September 2023 to 24 September 2023. During these seven days, entrance will be waived for… read more

• Flights
• 15/09/2023 21:43

United Nigeria receives approval for North America, Europe, Middle East flights

The United Nigeria Airlines has received approval to operate flights into six international destinations in North America, Europe and the Middle East with flight services to the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ireland.

According to the Federal Ministry of Aviatio… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 15/09/2023 21:42

New airport completes first phase of certification

he new Luanda International Airport Dr. António Agostinho Neto (AIAAN) completed this week the first phase of the certification process, after the publication of aeronautical data and information in the world civil aviation circuit.

The move follows a landing and take-off process of aircraft, called "Flight Check", carried out … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 15/09/2023 21:34

Passenger Demand Continues Strong in July – IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets.

Total traffic in July 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 26.2% compared to July 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 95.6% of pre-COVID levels.

Domestic tr… read more

• Flights
• 15/09/2023 21:28

CPT's Tourism numbers exceed pre-pandemic levels as visitors stream in from abroad

Between January and April 2023, Cape Town International Airport saw a sharp recovery in international arrivals, with UK passenger arrivals up 104% on April 2019, the Netherlands up 116%, and the US up sharply to 155%

The Western Cape's skies are not only almost 70% busier than last year, but international arrivals at Cape Town Inter… read more

• Rail
• 15/09/2023 21:21

Tanzania Railways Corporation Seeks Expertise For Business Transformation

The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is taking a forward-thinking approach to revolutionize its operations and position itself as a leader in the transportation sector. In a recent tender announcement, the corporation has expressed interest in partnering with qualified consultants to draft a comprehensive Business Transformation… read more

• Flights
• 15/09/2023 21:20

Nile Air connects Cologne/Bonn airport ith Cairo

Nile Airis launching direct flights from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Cairo starting on October 15, 2023. The airline will operate the route twice a week, connecting the Rhineland region to Egypt’s capital, Cairo. This new partnership is seen as an asset for the airport, providing passengers with direct access to Cairo… read more

• Flights
• 15/09/2023 21:16

Two Boeing 737-400s operated by Comair have been given a second

After 79 years of existence, 74 of which were profitable, Comair was put into liquidation in June 2022. The final demise of the South African private operator was decided last May with the sale of its assets, including several Boeing family aircraft.