Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will add Antananarivo, Madagascar to its network from March 28, 2017. Madagascar will join the ever-expanding Ethiopian network of 95 worldwide destinations.Et…
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Air Seychelles sets a new passenger record
The National Airline of the Seychelles was able to increase passenger’s number from 522,873 in 2015 to more than 550,000 in 2016. The airline’s total passenger figure for 2016 was set to r…
Further upgrades for Zimbabwe’s airports
The Zimbabwean government is negotiating a US$150 million loan with a Chinese investor to upgrade Harare International Airport.The Sunday Mail reported that Transport and Infrastructural Development M…
Another operator to phase out elephant rides
Safari Par Excellence and Zambezi Elephant Trails have decided to phase out elephant-back safaris. It is anticipated that by the end of December 2017, Zambezi Elephant Trails will no longer offer the …
Zambia calls for co-operation to achieve regional hub status
SA Tourism has published tenders seeking trade relations representation as well as a public relations and activations agency in Europe.On Friday, SA Tourism invited interested parties to submit propos…
Tour operators anticipate another bumper year
While local tour operators are expecting increased arrivals in 2017, the overseas trade suggest that price increases may deter tourists to certain destinations.Local DMCs have a positive outlook for t…
People on the move: Satsa appoints new chief operating officer
Satsa has appointed Hannelie Du Toit as Chief Operating Officer.“Last year ended in a state of flux, and we were very grateful to bring in Petra Onel on an interim basis to see us through this t…
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Zimbabwe lodge
New flights will transfer guests from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport to Buffalo Range in the Zimbabwe Lowveld. The service is available for a minimum of two passengers staying at …
New features for Sabi Sabi lodge
Earth Lodge in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve recently added new soft furnishings, lighting and relaxation areas.The bar area has new comfortable chairs and a chandelier while the outdoor furnitur…
Western Cape lodge destroyed in fire
Bezweni Lodge on the slopes of the Helderberg mountains, has reportedly been destroyed by a fire. The fire broke out on January 3 and strong south-easterly winds fanned the flames.The fire was about 8…