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Holland America Line simplifies COVID-19 procedures
Holland America Line is updating its “Travel Well” COVID-19 protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing that meet public health goals while recognizing the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation. These changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after Sept. 6, 2022.
New airline to launch in Lesotho
Lesotho-based airline operator, Mohahlaula Airlines, has announced plans to launch a local Lesotho airline within the next year. The operation will initially service the Maseru-Johannesburg route with plans to extend to other destinations in South Africa also in the pipeline.
Mohahlaula Airlines is one of two Lesotho c… read more
Namaqua National Park: Rather late than usual flower season 2022
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the flower season in the Namaqua National Park in … read more
Cape Town: The Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome is temporarily closed
Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, the most advanced digital planetarium on the African continent, is currently not functional and will be closed temporarily until further notice. We'll keep you posted!
The Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, located side-by-si… read more
Air Algérie returns to 6 African routes, targets 3 new countries including South Africa
On 10 August 2022, Air Algérie, the Algerian national airline, obtained the OK from the ministry in charge, to reopen several corridors closed since March 2020, as part of the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air Algérie's African network is gradually being rebuiltwith the re-launch of several routes.… read more
Emirates and AEGEAN announce a codeshare partnership
Emirates passengers to access eight new Greek cities via Athens From October 2022, the joint network to include eight additional European regional points
Emirates is activating a new codeshare partnership today with AEGEAN, allowing its customers to benefit from increased connectivity to eight domestic Greek points via… read more
Dates confirmed for Indaba 2023
In a communique sent today by the organisers of Africa's Travel Indaba the dates have now been confirmed for the 2023 edition of the show and this will run from 09 - 11 May 2023 with an additional BONDay (Business Opportunity Networking) being held on 08 May 2023
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve: Entry gates to the Swadini Resort to temporarily close
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that the entry gates to the Swadini Resort, which is landlocked by the … read more
Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests and welcomes all unvaccinated
Carnival Cruise Line announced protocol updates that meet public health goals but recognize the evolving nature of COVID-19. With these changes, America’s Cruise Line is making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, a… read more
Cloudbeds Publishes ‘Big Book of OTAs’ unveils top performing distribution channels
Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering reservations for lodging businesses around the globe, revealed data on top performing distribution channels in a free guide released today titled, “The Big Book of OTAs: A Hotelier’s Guide to Top Distribution Channels.”
Among the key findings, Cloudbeds found that l… read more
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