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SIA launches world’s longest flight

Singapore Airlines has launched the world’s longest commercial flight, between Singapore and New York. The first new non-stop

Fastjet launches Maputo-Quelimane

Fastjet Mozambique has added a new route to its network, between Maputo and Quelimane.The airline will initially connect the

Accor enters Mozambique

AccorHotels is set to make its debut in Mozambique in a move that expands its presence in south-eastern Africa.The group has

President Hotel unveils refurb

The President Hotel in Cape Town (South Africa) has unveiled its recently-completed refurbishment. It includes a new kids play

E-hailing enters Polokwane

Taxify has launched operations in Polokwane, and is the first ride-hailing service to connect passengers with drivers in this city to

Hilton unveils ‘Big Five’ initiative

Hilton has announced an initial investment of $1 million to drive sustainable travel and tourism in Africa at the Africa Hotel

BON adds third East African property

BON Hotels has extended its Ethiopian presence by adding BON Hotel German Square in Addis Ababa – the group’s third

Radisson expands African portfolio

Radisson Hotels will be adding over 1,300 rooms to its portfolio in Africa, with the announcement of eight new hotel signings at

Pullman comes to Ghana

AccorHotels has signed an agreement for the development of the Pullman Accra Airport City, the country’s first Pullman-branded

Hilton’s African footprint to more than double

Hilton is on track to more than double in size in the next five years with the opening of Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio

Airlink introduces more business class routes

Airlink’s direct services between Cape Town and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), as well as Johannesburg and Walvis Bay (Namibia), now

Marriott unveils African expansion plans

Marriott International has announced a host of new signings at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya.The new