Updated level 1 lockdown regulations for air travel
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Binter Canarias returns to Marrakech, intensifies Dakar
With currently three destinations on the African continent, Binter intends to strengthen its connectivity to Morocco and Senegal.
From 5 December, Binter will reopen its route between the Canary Islands and Marrakech in Morocco after several months of suspension due to the health crisis. In a press release pu… read more
Costa Toscana reaches penultimate construction milestone with sea trials
Costa Toscana has successfully passed all her sea trials and is now almost ready for delivery, with a second coin ceremony held onboard this week to mark her completion.
The second coin ceremony follows the completion of sea trials and means the ship is now all but ready to be handed over to Costa Cruises. When work first started on… read more
Madagascar reopens to US tourists, ending a year-long ban
One of the world’s most unique destinations, Madagascar has just begun welcoming back U.S. tourists as of October 23.
An exotic island nation situated off the coast of East Africa, Madagas… read more
European passenger traffic recovery gathers pace
The reopening of the transatlantic market to European travelers, as well as a progressive easing of travel restrictions to Asia, will see passenger traffic across Europe’s airports surge in 2022, according to the findings of a report released by ACI Europe on the eve of its Annual Congress and General Assem… read more
Zanzibar fishing, Tourism thrill Ndayishimiye
BURUNDI President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has acknowledged efforts being taken by Tanzania and Zanzibar governments to promote economic, social and political transformations, saying his country has a lot to learn in its endeavour towards achieving development goals.
The Head of State made the remarks during his talks with Zanzibar P… read more
Poaching crisis: Botswana moves all rhinos out of Okavango Delta!
According to a media statement by Dr Kabelo J. Senyatso, the director at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in … read more
NANTA unveils Award, jingle, begins count down
”We crown the Best” is the focal media jingle of the prestigious National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) Eminent Persons Award, slated for November 12 in Abuja.
Mrs Susan Akporiaye, President NANTA, disclosed that the Award overall mission is to celebrate industry achievers and role models, nothing that this year’s E… read more
MSC Cruises South Africa confirms Durban Cruise Terminal almost complete
MSC Cruises South Africa, the local subsidiary of MSC Cruises, has confirmed that the Durban Cruise Terminal is in the final stages of completion.
The R300-million cruise terminal is expected to significantly boost the local cruise sector and will be up and running during MSC Orchestra’s coming cruise season out of Durban.
In … read more
1st Tourist Flight Arrives With 136 Passengers
Following a two year tourism suspension globally as a result of Covid-19, tourism in The Gambia has now started as the country receives its first tourist flight for the 2021-2022 winter season on Friday - the Gambia Experience - being the first flight from the UK onboard 136 passengers.
The aircraft upon arrival was received by offi… read more
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