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Singapore Airlines takes delivery of Boeing 787-10

The aircraft – the first of 49 787-10s that SIA has on firm order - was formally delivered at a ceremony on 25 March...

Accor to open hotel in Senegal

AccorHotels has signed agreements for the Mövenpick Hotel Dakar (Senegal). Opening in early 2021, the 462-key hotel will be

PMR merges with Valor

PMR Hospitality Partners, a South African-based full-service hospitality management and advisory company, is merging with

Tsogo Sun’s new Zambian property

Tsogo Sun has announced the opening of the Garden Court Kitwe, located just outside Kitwe in Zambia’s copper region – an hour’s drive from Ndola International Airport.

Virgin Atlantic helps those with hidden disabilities

Virgin Atlantic has launched its Hidden Disabilities scheme across its network. Offered to passengers at no extra cost, the scheme ensures the airline provides extra assistance to those who may need it, without them having to ask. A specially-designed symbol,

Avis expands in KwaZulu Natal

Avis has increased its presence in the South African province of KwaZulu Natal, with the announcement of the opening of a new branch in...

Travel agent vs travel tech

Although you’re probably interacting with a lot of travel technology – from apps and booking tools to online payment solutions – the real reason...

Marriott opens Accra hotel

Marriott Hotels has announced its debut in West Africa, with the opening of the Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitality Limited, the hotel is...

Global State Of The Market study reveals when businesses expect to resume corporate travel

The majority of organisations will take a phased approach to resuming domestic and international business travel over the next 12 months according to the...

BA improves premium economy

British Airways is making improvements to its premium economy cabin, World Traveller Plus, as part of the airline’s $8.4 billion investment plan. Changes to the cabin, which will be rolled out over the coming months, will include new furnishings, an enhanced service and an improved dining experience. 

SAA expands codeshare with Air Seychelles

South African Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles to New York effective 1 November. SAA will be the operating carrier on the...

Air Seychelles launches new daily JHB service

Air Seychelles has launched a new daily service between the Seychelles and Johannesburg. The flight is operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft featuring 16 business...