Travel news overview

• Accomodation
• 24/09/2022 08:41

Regenerative Travel Is the Next Phase of Responsible Tourism

From far-flung expeditions to deep fireside chats… read more

• Travel-tech
• 24/09/2022 08:40

How the metaverse could revolutionize the travel industry

The metaverse is flourishing, but the technology is still in the early phases of being adopted in mainstream society. Very few people understand it fully; the majority have heard of it but are not sure what it is or how it works, and others are unaware of it altogether.

But it is worth considering at this early stage how it m… read more

• Accomodation
• 24/09/2022 08:38

Hotel property forum comes to Jo’burg

Radisson Hotel Group is to sponsor the 2022 API (Africa Property Investment) Hospitality Forum, taking place on September 22 in Johannesburg.

A media release from Radisson says the event will be attended by industry leaders and stakeholders who will provide a fresh perspective and new insights into the South African and African h… read more

• Flights
• 21/09/2022 20:24

Misrata Int'l Airport opens its new terminal, Medsky Airways takes off

With the return of peace in Libya, the watchword is now reconstruction. In recent years, the country has launched several projects, particularly in the field of airport infrastructure.

Misrata International Airport is getting a facelift. On Saturday 17 September, the hub that serves eastern Libya inaugurated its brand new … read more

• Flights
• 21/09/2022 20:17

Abuja selects Ethiopian Airlines as a partner for its future national airline

Abuja is actively working to set up its new flagship airline, Nigeria Air, which has been in gestation since 2018. President Buhari's administration wants to see it in the air before the end of his term in 2023.

Ethiopian Airlines (ETH) would be the technical partner of Nigeria Air. This was at least revealed… read more

• Flights
• 21/09/2022 20:14

Gabon Aero Solutions obtains its CTA, the CEO sets the tone of its ambitions

Gabon Aero Solutions (GAS) is interested in the competitive market for helicopter transportation services for oil and gas companies operating in Gabon.

The Central African country is backed by a large energy market that requires dynamic logistical support.

• Travel-tech
• 21/09/2022 20:12

How is technology used in tourism?

Companies in the tourism industry see how customers change their habits, behaviors and preferences. Traditional ways of connecting with customers are no longer as effective as they used to be. This is not only due to the effects of Covid-19, but also to the impact of technology on tourism.

Travelers are using digital tools that adapt to th… read more

• Destinations
• 21/09/2022 20:11

Luxury Ecotourism - Seychelles Opens Doors for Investment Into High-End Lodge On Silhouette Island

The Seychelles Islands Development Company (IDC) has called for investors to put forth their expressions of interest in the development of a small luxury eco-tourism establishment at Grand Barbe on Silhouette Island, the third largest island of the Seychelles archipelago.

The investment could total up to $12.5 million, accord… read more

• Cruise
• 21/09/2022 20:11

Princess Cruises unveils its largest Next Generation ship – Sun Princess

Princess Cruises has revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that is the brand’s largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests. The new Sun Princess boasts stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms and next level stateroom accommodations while remaining … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 21/09/2022 20:11

New rhino population estimates released

According to a report to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) African and Asian Rhino Specialist Groups, the total rhino population worldwi… read more