Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic, both members of the SkyTeam alliance, have unveiled a strategic codeshare partnership. Virgin Atlantic will place its code on Kenya Airways’ London flights, providing passengers with seamless access to Kenya Airways’ extensive network of destinations in Africa and beyond. Kenya Airways will place its code on Virgin Atlantic flights to…
June Chepkemei, former Acting MD of the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), has been named the new CEO of the Kenya Tourism Board. Chepkemei will hold the position for the next three years, succeeding John Chirchir who has been at the helm of the tourism board in acting capacity since November 2022. Her appointment was confirmed via a…
The Lighthouse Precinct project in the Cape Agulhas National Park – a R54.9 million (€2.6m) investment by the Department of Tourism – is about 73% complete and is on track to open in June. This was announced by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, following her progress visit to the project yesterday (Tuesday, March 26). She…
New York Stock Exchange-listed hospitality company, Hilton, has opened its newest property, Canopy by Hilton Seychelles – marking the boutique lifestyle brand’s debut in the Indian Ocean. Situated in the south of Mahé, Canopy by Hilton Seychelles is the brand’s first resort property in the world. Located just a short drive from the Jardin du Roi (Spice…
Chem Chem is constantly working to improve its guest experience across its lodge and tented camps. With this in mind, Chem Chem has some exciting upgrades coming to its properties over the next few months, from a brand-new pool at Little Chem Chem to air conditioners in all Chem Chem Lodge’s tented suites. Download our…
Auric Air Services Ltd, a Tanzania-based regional air operator flying both scheduled and charter services across East Africa has entered into a MOU with Surf Air Mobility Inc, a leading regional air mobility platform to upgrade up to 12 of Auric Air’s Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft with Surf Air’s proprietary electrified powertrain technology once certified. Surf Air now…
Sierra Leone is the perfect place to celebrate in authentic West African style during these exuberant annual events: Lantern Festival One of Sierra Leone’s most popular events — which coincides with the country’s independence anniversary in April — the Lantern Festival has great historic and religious significance. Freetown’s normally flamboyant self becomes even more colorful…
We couldn’t be more proud to share that both the Cape Grace Hotel, A Fairmont Managed Hotel and Vivari Hotel & Spa by Mantis have won first place at the 2024 Luxe Awards. After an extensive refashioning of the iconic Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel in Cape Town, we have been named as the…