Ethiopian Airlines soared back to the top of the African aviation scene as they reclaimed the prestigious title of ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards, which took place in Dubai for Africa and the Indian Ocean regions. In a stunning comeback, Africa’s largest airline managed to regain the title it had held…
Lilongwe Wildlife Centre has been selected as the winner of the GFAS 2023 Outstanding International Sanctuary Award. The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is one of the leading global bodies for accrediting ethical sanctuaries. Lilongwe Wildlife Centre has been accredited by GFAS since 2015 and was selected from over 200 other GFAS-certified sanctuaries for the…
More than two dozen suppliers and destinations – from South Africa to Saudi Arabia – took part in Goway’s Africa & Middle East event, the first since 2019. Moira Smith, Goway’s VP, Africa and Asia, connected with Travelweek to talk about what’s new. Moira Smith, Goway’s VP, Africa and Asia, connected with Travelweek to talk…
Heritage Hotels has introduced their newest property, Mara Elatia Camp, in a new webinar. Mara Elatia Camp is a new and exciting addition to the Heritage Hotels brand in Kenya. This luxury camp is set on the interlocking hills of the Mara triangle and offers impressive panoramic views, indulgent amenities, and easy accessibility. Mara Elatia…
THE government of Zambia has approved an almost 25% increase in the budget allocated for tourism in 2024, with a focus on the development of tourism infrastructure, marketing, wildlife management and development of tourism products. Presenting the 2024 National Budget at the end of September, Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwanesaid government had…
Uganda Airlines has launched flights between Entebbe and Lagos, with the inaugural flight touching down in Nigeria last week. The flight will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, using a 258-seat Airbus A330-800neo. “Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy while Uganda’s central location on the continent makes it the ideal connection hub between East, West, North…
SAA and SunExpress – a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines – entered into a damp lease agreement that will allow SAA to operate a schedule using two SunExpress aircraft for six months, commencing this month. The first of the two aircraft was received on October 11. The SAA lease covers the provision of…
The African Development Bank has provided US$53 million to develop a cutting-edge aviation training facility in Rwanda. The facility, the Centre of Excellence for Aviation (CEAS), scheduled to open in 2025, is designed to accommodate 500 students annually. It will offer pilot training, maintenance instruction, air traffic control expertise and drone piloting proficiency, reports airspace-africa.com. In anticipation of…
Selati Bridge – where the Kruger Shalati Train on The Bridge is located – marked 100 years today (October 25) since the first tourists entered Kruger National Park by rail. The rich history of Kruger Shalati began in 1886 with the discovery of gold in the Selati River basin, drawing a surge of fortune seekers…
THE World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has endorsed the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) as a new member, raising the profile of the country tourism high. TATO, is Tanzania’s leading members-only group advocating for over 300 private expert tour operators in Tanzania, the home of the number one safari destination in the world. “I’ve the…