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River cruises have been a popular way to explore Europe from a different angle for quite some time, but it's not something people necessarily associate with an Africa vacation. However, river cruises are gaining popularity on the continent as an "out-of-the-box" way to experience a safari.
The Zambezi Queen Collection, a memb… read more
Singita has announced the opening of an art gallery space at Singita Kruger National Park in July 2022. This follows the group's first art gallery space at Singita Sabi Sand earlier this year.
The company says the collection of pieces on display demonstrates contemporary African artwork and collectables, highlighting the crea… read more
Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travellers more choices, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world.
This new codeshare agreement means travellers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing c… read more
Al-Hashar Tourism and Travels LLC, one of the most established travel agency in Oman, has selected Amadeus technology to offer its customers a range of new technology-driven solutions. The multi-year partnership with Amadeus will deliver increased productivity, optimized customer service, and time-saving reporting solutions.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of the Millat Group for the Winston Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg, to join the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel. The hotel will be available on Hyatt’s booking channels in the upcoming weeks. Following an extensiv… read more
Until now, only Air France, the French state-owned airline, has connected France to Benin. The Beninese authorities have decided to break this monopoly in order to guarantee competitive prices and strengthen the connection between their territory and the European country.
Corsair will connect Paris (Orly) to Cotonou fr… read more
Since mid-2021, Congo Airways has been operating at reduced capacity, with only two active aircraft in its own fleet. The interim management of the Congolese national carrier has since been working to remedy this situation.
As its order for new aircraft with Embraer stalls, it has opted for aircraft leases to continue operations.
The Great Plains Foundation, a conservation and community charity, has introduced a rewilding initiative in Zimbabwe's Zambezi Valley.
Project Rewild Zambezi will see almost 3,000 animals relocated from Zimbabwe's Save Valley Conservancy to Great Plains' 280,000-acre private Sapi Reserve. This initiative will he… read more
St. Helena will rescind its quarantine requirements for visitors on Aug. 8. This decision follows a decision in May that reduced the quarantine requirement from 10 days to seven for those visiting the small volcanic island located about 1,200 miles off Africa's southwest coast.
The government of St. Helena said a communications plan… read more
Stakeholders and Selected Auditors in the Republic of Congo have
undergone a training program in the classification of hotel systems in
the country’s capital Brazzaville.
The program which was the second session held was to help auditors
gain insights and also acquaint themselves with the operations of hotel
classification… read more
A different perspective on safaris from Zambezi Queen
Singita opening an art gallery in Kruger National Park
Qatar Airways and Airlink sign codeshare agreement
Al-Hashar Travel adopts Amadeus technology to enhance its customer offering
Hyatt announces plans to bring its luxury Park Hyatt brand to Johannesburg
Corsair makes Benin its 4th destination in Africa
Congo Airways adds a new leased Airbus A320-200 to its fleet
Great Plains Foundation undertakes rewilding effort in Zimbabwe
African island of St. Helena is ending its quarantine requirement
UNWTO supports Republic of Congo in Hotel Classification System
