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Two
vessels from the TUI Cruises fleet are
currently sailing around southern Africa as the German cruise operator
restores normal operations following weeks of disruption in the Arabian
Gulf region. Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff
5 have departed the Gulf and are now repositioning
towards Europe, with … read more
International
connectivity to Zimbabwe is set to
strengthen significantly as Etihad Airways
prepares to launch scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Harare. The
UAE national carrier has confirmed that flights will commence on
24 March 2027, operating three times weekly
and forming… read more
South
Africa's beloved Mother City has secured another prestigious
international recognition, this time emerging as the
world's leading mountain destination for
2026. The announcement places Cape Town ahead of
celebrated European retreats such as Chamonix in France, Zakopane in
Poland, and Bergen in Norway, marking a… read more
The
African travel and hospitality community is once again invited to put
forward its most distinguished professionals and groundbreaking
initiatives as the 8th Africa Tourism Leadership
Awards officially accepts nominations. This celebrated
recognition programme honours individuals, organisations, and
destinations t… read more
With
less than three weeks remaining before doors open, anticipation is
mounting across the African travel trade for the continent's most
influential leisure tourism gathering. Africa's Travel
Indaba 2026 will occupy centre stage from
11 to 14 May at the Inkosi
Albert Luthuli International Co… read more
In
a significant development for West African aviation,
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has
intervened to prevent a potentially devastating shutdown of domestic
flight operations. The presidential action follows weeks of mounting
pressure from local carriers struggling under the weight of soaring jet
fuel costs, a cha… read more
Namibia's
air connectivity with Europe is set to strengthen
considerably this year, as the Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air
prepares to increase its direct service between Zürich and Windhoek. The
airline, which operates under the broader Lufthansa
Group umbrella, will upgrade its current twice-week… read more
The
narrative of South African Airways
returning to financial health has encountered a significant challenge
following scrutiny from the nation's top fiscal watchdog. Despite the
carrier's recent declarations of achieving profitability after years of
crippling losses, the Auditor General of South
Africa… read more
South
African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has delivered
an emphatic message to the travel industry, declaring that tourism must
be recognised not merely as a leisure sector but as a fundamental
component of the nation's economic policy framework. Speaking during a
webinar alongside eThekwini Mayor and representa… read more
Hapag-Lloyd
Cruises has announced the return of its distinctive
onboard programme combining live classical music performances with
guided meditation sessions for a South Africa-bound sailing in late
2027. The twelve-day voyage aboard MS
Europa will depart Santa Cruz on 6 November 2027 and
conclude in… read more
Cape Town Serves as Crew Hub as TUI Vessels Reroute to Mediterranean via Africa
Etihad Airways Confirms Abu Dhabi-Harare Service from March 2027
Cape Town Beats Alpine Giants to Claim World's Top Mountain Escape Title
Nominations Now Open for 8th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Limpopo
Africa's Travel Indaba Returns to Durban in May as Continental Tourism Momentum Builds
Nigeria Averts Airline Crisis With Presidential Debt Relief and Tax Review Committee
Edelweiss Air Boosts Zürich-Windhoek Route with Third Weekly Flight from July 2026
Auditor General Casts Doubt Over South African Airways Profit Recovery Claims
Hapag-Lloyd Revives Classical Music and Meditation Programme on Cape Town Voyage
