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Air Belgium appoints APG as its online GSA in Southern Africa
Air Belgium has chosen APG as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in South Africa and Namibia to further support their new routes to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with sales development activities, wide ranging marketing support, as well as reservation and … read more
CapeNature has announced dates for the annual "CapeNature Access Week"
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more
Kuwaiti lessor ALAFCO places an A320-200 with Berniq Airways, the third in the fleet
Berniq Airways, based in Benghazi, started commercial operations on 4 March 2021. To further develop its international network, the Libyan carrier has focused its strategy on a homogeneous fleet.
Why United Nigeria Airlines operations were disrupted
United Nigeria Airlines has stated that there were some disruptions in its scheduled flight operations, due to a suspected security breach at the Muritala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Lagos.
Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, the airline ‘s head of corporate communications, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos. Uchegbu said some flights will… read more
Africa’s hospitality sector set to soar
As the South African and broader African hospitality market continues to recover post-Covid-19; investment and development activity is set to ramp up as the sector evolves post its biggest ever crisis, comments notes industry expert Wayne Troughton, the CEO of HTI Consulting.
“There are various themes and trends that are hot … read more
South Africa’s remarkable Tourism recovery figures revealed
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu has today disclosed the rainbow nation’s impressive tourism recovery figures to… read more
Neos returns to Mauritius after a 6-year absence
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian tour operator Alpitour S.p.A, Neos has been offering low-cost flights to major holiday destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas since 2002.
Neos will return to Mauritius on 20 December 2022. From that date, the Italian carrier will offer 1 weekly flight (Tuesday) bet… read more
Chimpanzee watching experience on primate safari in Uganda
Chimpanzees are species of great ape native to the forest and savannah of tropical Africa. Also known as chimps, chimpanzees are believed to have a closest DNA which is almost 98% to humans. They relatively stay in groups of 10 to 100 with one dominant male as a leader. Adult female chimp weighs between 30 to 50kgs at a height of 2 to 4 feet whi… read more
Asky Airlines increases baggage allowances
Pan African Carrier Asky Airlines is set to increase baggage allowance for passengers in all classes from September 1, 2022.
The new arrangement will see increased baggage allowance from 40kg to 46kg for economy passengers and from 50kg to 64kg for business passengers.
The Lome-based airline will also extend the… read more
Holland America Line's 2022 'Culinary Cruises' welcome celebrity chefs from its Culinary Council bac
Foodies and culinary novices alike, who are ready for a gastronomic adventure can set sail on a Holland America Line "Culinary Cruise" in 2022 with a member from the line's Culinary Council. The celebrity chefs will share their expertise and secrets on everything from the correct way to make a sushi roll and how to perfectly temper… read more
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