An Eye on West Africa
The times are changing in the hotel industry in West Africa. Looks like we’re back in a growth phase again, driven by improving economies...
Iftar service for Emirates passengers this Ramadan
Emirates’ signature Iftar service for customers during Ramadan is expected to commence on May 27 to coincide with the start of the holy month.
These...
Turkish Airlines starts flights to Freetown
Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.
The service between Freetown’s Lungi International Airport and Istanbul Atatürk International Airport operates...
Hotel check: Radisson Blu, Nairobi Upper Hill
BACKGROUND: The five-star Radisson Blu Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel opened in 2015 with 271 rooms and has been described as a modern salute to...
Amadeus to Offer Hertz’s Full Inventory
Amadeus has signed a new agreement with The Hertz Corporation to provide travel agencies and travellers around the world with access to Hertz’s full...
BA offers more seats to SA
British Airways is operating its busiest schedule ever to South Africa this summer, offering up to 33 flights a week over peak periods.
As usual,...
Radisson launches new brand
Radisson Hotel Group announces the launch of a new brand, Radisson Individuals. Radisson Individuals is a conversion brand that offers independent hotels and local,...
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OVERVIEW
Previously called Pietersburg, the town officially became a city in 1992 and in February 2005 the South African government declared the official name of...
Air Seychelles expands codeshare
Air Seychelles has expanded its codeshare partnership with Alitalia for air connections to Madagascar and South Africa.
Under the agreement, Alitalia will place its AZ...
Comair suspends flights
In line with the directive from President Cyril Ramaphosa, Comair is suspending all its British Airways (operated by Comair) and kulula.com flights, effective 26...
Third daily flight between Addis and Johannesburg
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it is launching a third flight between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa from the 1st of April.
The airline added Cape...
Emirates unveils new business class seats
Emirates has unveiled a brand new business class cabin and configuration on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, with new wider seats laid out in a 2-2-2...