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New ship Sun Princess to debut new dining options and culinary experiences: Princess Cruises’ upcoming new ship Sun Princess will offer 29 new and signature dining and lounge options when she debuts early next year. Princess Cruises said in a release that the ship will elevate the culinary excellence at sea with new options, that include Japanese, Irish, seafood, pizza, and a range of returning favourites.

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LAM - Mozambique Airlines has launched a new non-stop service to South Africa!: The flag carrier of Mozambique , LAM - Mozambique Airlines , has introduced new non-stop service to South Africa . With effect from today (29 September 2023), the airline is operating one weekly flight between Inhambane Airport (INH) in Inhambane and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg as well as two weekly flights on Wednesdays...

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United Nigeria secures an Airbus A320 from Bulgaria's Fly2Sky Airlines: United Nigeria currently operates an exclusive fleet of four Embraer ERJ145s. With the next winter season approaching, the private carrier is already boosting its capacity to cope with the expected increase in demand.

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Award means we are regaining trust: South Africa Airways: South African Airways (SAA) has indicated that the award it got at the Association of Zimbabwe Travel Agents (AZTA) annual awards recently is a statement of the success of its rebound efforts.

The airline secured the first runner-up position in the regional Airline category. Speaking after receiving the award, SAA country manager Julia Rewa...

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Zambia Airways introduces its first jet, a Boeing 737-800: Zambia Airways , a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines, is increasing its capacity. The Zambian national carrier took delivery of its first jet, a Boeing 737-800, on Wednesday 27 September.

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Malawi: Rainfall season and temperature outlook (October 2023 - April 2024): The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) in the Malawian Ministry of Natural Ressources and Climate Change has released the 2023/24 seasonal climate outlook (pdf) for Malawi . October to April marks the main rainfall season in the country. Historically, the main rains in Malawi commence from November, starting from the...

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CapeNature announces reopening dates for several nature reserves: CapeNature , the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape , had to close several of its nature reserves due to the severe weather conditions and flooding the Cape region recently experienced. Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Stony Point Nature Reserve and De Hoop Nature Reserve remain closed...

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Etihad conducted first flight from Abu Dhabi to Copenhagen: This new route aims to strengthen cultural and business ties between the two regions, offering convenient c***ections to Asia and Australia through Abu Dhabi. Notable attractions in Abu Dhabi, such as Abu Dhabi World, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, are highlighted for Danish travellers.

The first flight, EY062 oper...

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South African Tourism - Informal traders need support: South Africa is an attractive tourist destination for foreign travellers on the African continent. It ranks 27th out of 128 countries in the world when it comes to visitor arrivals. Its top attractions are its wildlife and immersive cultural experiences, where tourists engage with the traditions, history and way of life of communities in vibrant u...

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WTM London highlights importance of sustainability to mark World Tourism Day: The organisers of WTM London 2023 – the world’s most influential travel & tourism event – are celebrating World Tourism Day by shining a spotlight on sustainability in the sector.

World Tourism Day is an annual UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) initiative to highlight ways the sector can help countries make progress toward the Sustainab...

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Global Airlines to contract Hi Fly to accelerate Airbus A380 Entry into Service programme: Global Airlines aims to provide top-notch commercial flying services, and Hi Fly ’s expertise with the A380 will be instrumental in achieving this goal. Both companies share a passion for the A380 and its potential. While the immediate focus is on the first aircraft, the collaboration may expand to encompass broader initiatives in the future....

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WTD2023: Tour Operators Union of Ghana embraces the green investments revolution: On this World Tourism Day 2023, the Tour Operators Union of Ghana stands as a vocal advocate for the theme of the year: “Tourism and Green Investments.”

This theme is not just a celebration but a call to action, a vision for the future of tourism in Ghana that we passionately endorse. As representatives of the tourism industry, we advocate ...

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Gauteng-Limpopo Rail Link project: In September 2023, the Limpopo Provincial Government held its Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, where several significant matters were discussed, and crucial decisions were made. Here is a highlight specifically relating to the proposed Gauteng-Limpopo Rail Link Project:

A memorandum on the proposed Gauteng-Limpopo rail link project was pre...

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AFRAA: Burundi undertakes to facilitate the repatriation of blocked airline revenues: Aviation is a capital-intensive business. Cash flow is essential to the sustainability of airline operations. Today, however, it is estimated that $1.5 billion of airline revenues are blocked in several African countries, including Burundi.

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ZTA targets buyers from established markets for Sanganai/Hlanganani: The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has extended invitations to buyers from established source markets to grace the 16th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo scheduled for the 12th to the 14 of October.

Sanganai/Hlanganani has largely been hosted in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair exhibition park since 2015...

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South African Airways set to introduce scheduled flights to its 12th destination in Africa: South Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA) , has announced the launch of scheduled flights to its 12th destination in Africa.

The airline will operate a new service to Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire. Effective 14 November 2023, South African Airways will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between OR T...

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Table Mountain: SANParks released an update on the impact of the current severe weather: The management of Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) in Cape Town has released an update (25 September 2023) on the impact of the severe weather conditions and flooding the Cape region is currently experiencing. Numerous pine trees in the Lower Tokai plantation were uprooted and fell as a result of the inclement weather. An inspection will be con...

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Namibia approves feasibility study for Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo extension: Namibia has granted approval for the final feasibility study of the Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo extension of the Trans-Zambezi Railway.

Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has revealed that the government is now actively exploring funding options for this ambitious project. The envisioned railway will establish crucial c***e...

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Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive closed until further notice

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Precision Air to introduce new aviation subjects: PRECISION Air plans to introduce three new courses at its training centre including pilot simulators training in efforts to produce more competent professionals to benefit the aviation sector and the economy.

Human Resources and Administration Manager of Precision Air, Bruno Daniel noted this over the weekend in Dar es Salaam at the 7th gra...

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Chinese concessionaire to run TAZARA Railway in 2024: In a significant development for the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) , it has been revealed that a Chinese concessionaire is poised to take control of the railway as early as the first quarter of 2024. The announcement came from Frank Tayali, the Zambian Minister of Transport and Logistics, who accompanied President Hakainde Hichilema o...

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Travel & Tourism to see major resurgence due to Chinese travellers: The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ) , today shed light on the substantial resurgence of China’s Travel & Tourism sector.

According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research , China’s Travel & Tourism sector is predicted to contribute $1.48TN to the national economy by the end of 2023, up over 150% from 2022, when the sector contribu...

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Sustainability is a focal point at Great Plains' latest safari camp: Great Plains has launched Sitatunga Private Island , a safari camp located in Botswana's Okavango Delta . The camp, built predominantly from recycled materials, blends sustainability with luxury.

Built on a raised railway sleeper private deck, using the wood from old railway tracks, Sitatunga Private Island can host up to eight guests in tw...

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Ibom Air sets course for Accra on October 17, its first regional destination: 4 years after the start of its commercial activities, Ibom Air is in first place for its deployment outside the borders of Nigeria. Of the six regional destinations under consideration, the airline owned by Akwa Ibom State has finally set its sights on Accra as its first regional route.

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NCAA suspends non-licensed aircraft fuelers, expired license holders’ operations around airports: Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended all non licensed aircraft fuelers and expired license holders’ operations around Nigerian airports.

The NCAA said this at the inauguration of the joint NCAA Audit Committee of all Aviation Fuel Activities in Nigeria

Director General Civil Aviation, Captain Musa Nuhu who said this...

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South Africa and Mauritius now without Air Belgium, which is leaving the scheduled flights market: Air Belgium recently declared that it was ending its scheduled passenger services in order to concentrate on the freight and ACMI sector. This decision, which aims to orientate its activities towards the B-to-B (business-to-business) market, will result in the disorganization of its African network.

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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours due to stocktaking: The Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, announced in the SANParks - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group that stocktaking needs to be performed at all shops in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park . The operating hours of the shops in Nossob Rest Camp , Mata-Mata Rest Camp and...

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FlyNamibia joins IATA as 311th active member: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the world's leading airline organization, with 311 members representing 83% of global air traffic. With this status, IATA membership is a major achievement for every carrier.

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The Hospitality Industry in the Era of Web3: A Transition Towards Digital Transformation: The emergence of Web3 technologies has ushered in a transformative wave across various industries, with luxury brands taking the lead in adopting these innovations. According to a recent study conducted by CoinGecko, 37% of apparel and luxury goods brands have already initiated strategies in the Web3 realm. As decentralized platforms, blockchain t...

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African safari camps step up their wellness offerings: Wellness has become an important focus throughout the global travel and tourism industry. Just over a fifth (21%) of global travelers are currently travelling for health- and wellness- driven reasons, according to the 2022 Travel Trends research by luxury travel network Virtuoso, conducted jointly with YouGov.

The trend has not gone unnotic...

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Tourist Arrivals Exceed Target of Two Million: Tourist arrivals have exceeded the set target of two million since the opening of the frontiers following the COVID-19 pandemic from October 2021 to September 2023.

The Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism, Mr Louis Steven Obeegadoo, provided the information, this afternoon, during a press co...

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Why are safaris so expensive?: Travel to popular African safari destinations from the U.S. is skyrocketing, according to recent data released by both U.S. travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com, and SA Tourism. The numbers revealed that policy sales for destinations known for safari tourism more than tripled from 2020 to 2022, with South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania emergi...

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The Cellars-Hohenort unveils its new interiors: The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa (Constantia, Cape Town) has unveiled the new design and interiors of its restaurant and public spaces, following an extensive re-design of The Conservatory Restaurant and Terrace, as well as the Lounge and Bar area.

The hotel’s public areas have been transformed into welcoming, modern spaces that pay homage ...

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Royal Caribbean completes biofuel testing in fleetwide decarbonisation effort: Royal Caribbean Group has announced the completion of over 12 consecutive weeks of biofuel testing in Europe as it seeks to significantly cut emissions across its fleet. Royal Caribbean has pursued the use of biofuels to cut its carbon footprint, while MSC Cruises recently sailed the world’s first zero emissions cruise using a blend of bio-LNG....

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FlyNamibia launches a new service to South Africa: Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia is set to introduce a new service to South Africa . The airline, which is now a franchisee of South African regional airline Airlink , will launch flights between Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town . Effective 29 October 2023,...

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Level 1 accreditation for the Seychelles International Airport: The ACI Airport Customer Experience Accreditation is the first and only program in the airport industry which guides the airport ecosystem in becoming customer-centric and ultimately improving overall airport experience. The objective of the Accreditation is to help airports improve their practices, promote a direct positiv...

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Table Mountain National Park: Tap water unsafe to drink at several locations: South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public not to consume tap water at the several sites in the Cape of Good Hope Section of Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town until further notice.

This includes the Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre , the Buffels Bay picnic site and the Bordjiesdrif picnic site . This is due to gro...

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Namibia launches a new online tourist visa application service: The " e-services " website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is working again

The Namibian Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security , Dr. Albert Kawana, announced on the occasion of the commemoration of International Identity Day on 22 September 2023, that Namibia has launched an onli...

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Luxury safari camp opens at Unesco site in Zimbabwe: Molori Safari , a safari company from South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve, has expanded its footprint with the launch of Molori Mashuma in Mana Pools, a Unesco World Heritage Site in Zimbabwe. The camp is part of the Rora Private Collection, offers travelers a unique African safari experience in a Unesco World Heritage site.

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Atzaro unveils plans for a luxury safari camp in the Okavango Delta: The hotel company Atzaro has revealed plans for its upcoming Atzaro Okavango camp, slated to open in March.

Located within a 425-square-mile, private concession in northern Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, the camp will offer 12 suites, with two designated as private-use villas. Suites are equipped with plunge pools, op...

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