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TAAG to increase flights between Luanda and Madrid
The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to increase operations to Spain.
Effective 01 November 2022, the airline will i… read more
GTA engages events stakeholders ahead of "December in Gh"
As part of preparations toward this year’s “December in Gh” the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Beyond the Return Secretariat and Steering Committee have engaged various stakeholders to bring them up to speed on their readiness, while soliciting their support for a successful programme.
The forum which was held at the A… read more
Desire for cruise holidays surpasses 2019 levels
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the trade association for the global cruise industry, released new consumer sentiment data showing that the appetite for cruise travel is now greater than in 2019. In addition, the positive views of the industry’s sustainability focus - both environmental and sustainable tourism - has also in… read more
African Tourism United to transform sector for growth and opportunity
Tourism leaders from across Africa have come together to rethink the sector and its central role in driving growth and opportunity across the continent.
The 65th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa brought together around 25 Ministers of Tourism and high-level representatives from 35 countries as well as leaders from the pr… read more
Zimbabwe further relaxes regulations
Zimbabwe has further relaxed Covid-19 regulations. According to Statutory Instrument 169 of 2022, people … read more
Cape Town Tourism reminds visitors to remian vigilant this festive season
As South Africa prepares for its peak tourism season, the City of Cape Town’s official Destination Marketing Organisation, Cape Town Tourism, reminds travellers to exercise a continued level of vigilance, as they would when visiting any other major city in the world.
“We are anticipating a bumper festive season, especially with Cape Town b… read more
MSC Sinfonia will cruise to Mossel Bay and Namibia for 2022/23 Cape Town season
MSC Sinfonia will join MSC Orchestra in cruising from South Africa during the 2022/23 cruise season, but while Orchestra will be based primarily in Durban, Sinfonia will sail exclusively from Cape Town.
MSC Sinfonia’s season in Cape Town will feature 22 roundtrip cruises of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 nights. The week-long cruise is the… read more
Kruger National Park: Travellers urged to enter through alternative gates to Numbi Gate
South African National Parks (SANParks) is urging travellers to use other entrance gates into Kruger National Park than … read more
Zambia scraps visa requirements for visiting foreigners
The tourism industry offers many opportunities to invest in Africa's rich local communities, generate economic activity, and create employment opportunities for women and young people.
Africa's unique history and natural wonders are gaining attention amid the local and global increase in cultural, heritage and development tourism. Several … read more
Air Peace Returns To Johannesburg Sunday
Barely two months after the suspension of the Lagos+Johannesburg route, Air Peace is set to return to the city.
The airline in a statement by Mr Stanley Olisa, its Spokesman said that Air Peace would recommence the service on Sunday, October 9, 2022. The statement said: “This is to inform the flying public that our Johannesbu… read more
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