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As the Phocuswright Conference gets underway this week in the US, Hotelbeds has revealed how it used the COVID-enforced downtime to focus on customer services innovations and improvements in the region to help partners through the tough days and to prepare for recovery.
Speaking on the first day of the Conference, where Hotelbeds is also s… read more
At the Dubai Airshow 2021, Emirates announced that it will retrofit 105 of its modern wide-body aircraft with its Premium Economy product, in addition to other cabin enhancements.
The 18-month retrofit programme, scheduled to begin at the end of 2022, will be entirely conducted at Emirates’ state-of-the-art Engineering Centre… read more
Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton celebrated its opening, marking the
debut of the Hyatt House brand in Africa, while expanding the brand’s
footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of
Hyatt members. Owned by an affiliate of Millat Properties, Hyatt House
Johannesburg Sandton is conveniently located in the … read more
Mack Air, the first private commercial operator in Botswana to be granted an International Scheduled Service License, has annou… read more
Mainly specialised in aircraft charters and charter flights, the Kenyan private carrier 748 Air Services is gradually entering the scheduled flight market.
The Nebu entered service on the Nile River in October, adding to the existing 10-vessel fleet of Central Holidays and parent company Sakarra Group International.
Designed for the North American market, the ship features four classes of suites: 33 standard suites with French balconies measuring 301 square feet; two 452-square-… read more
Award winning soul singer Gemma Griffiths and Nutty O will headline next year's edition of the Victoria Falls Carnival scheduled for April. The carnival returns next year for its 10th edition, with organisers moving it from December to April 2022.
The event will have headline performances like South African based Zimbabwean artiste Sha Sha… read more
As part of its strategic route expansion drive, one of Nigeria’s leading carriers, Dana Air, has introduced flights from Lagos to Asaba. According to the spokesman of Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air will also commence Asaba, Abuja flights and increase frequencies on other destinations soon.
”We are expect… read more
Low-cost airline Mango will not resume flights as set out in its original business rescue plan and will have to retrench more employees than anticipated following a meeting of its creditors on Monday.
In a statement following the meeting, Mango business rescue practitioner (BRP) Sipho Sono said that South African Airways (SAA), Mang… read more
The Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) recently commissioned new check-in counters in the expanded check-in hall while the arrivals hall also has two brand new baggage reclaim carousels.
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) marketing officer Dan Kamati in a statement issued yesterday, said the operationalising of these servi… read more
Hotelbeds bets on customer-centricity as key to success in the new world of travel
Emirates announces major retrofit programme for 105 aircraft
Hyatt House brand debut in Africa with Johannesburg Sandton opening
Mack Air to launch daily flights between Victoria Falls and Hwange
748 Air Services takes delivery of two Dash8-400s within a month
Launch of the Nebu marks another new luxury river ship on the Nile
Vic Falls Carnival springs back next year
Dana spread its wings to Asaba, commence Lagos-Asaba to increase frequencies to more routes
Mango not going to take off at the moment
Hosea Kutako airport commissions new Check-in counters
