flyadeal has announced an order for 30 A320neo aircraft from Airbus.The low-cost carrier, which is owned by Saudi Arabia-based Saudia, also added options for a further 20 A320neo family aircraft.At…
Wilderness Safaris reopens camp in Okavango Delta
After undergoing a complete renovation, Wilderness Safaris’ Jao Camp has reopened in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.In addition to five tented suites, Jao has revealed two new exclusive vill…
Boeing offers $100 million to 737 Max crash families
Boeing has offered US$100 million (£80 million) to the families and communities of those killed in two 737 Max accidents.The aircraft type remains grounded following the crashes of Ethiopian …
Using tech to guard Africa’s wildlife
Southern and East African nations are turning to technology to preserve their most valuable tourism asset, wildlife.Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is trialling a technology solution to record inci…
SA Tourism to embark on third Nordic roadshow
South African Tourism is intensifying its efforts to grow arrivals from the Nordic region and is inviting South African tourism business owners to partner with it.Applications for SA Tourism’…
Masai Mara new booking portal
Last Minute Mara is a new travel platform that enables travellers to book all-inclusive package deals to lodges in Kenya’s Maasai Mara for travel within 30 days at affordable prices.The platf…
Zimbabwe commits to grow tourism
Zimbabwe has committed to grow tourism in its national parks through new investment that will support wildlife protection and grow local economies.The proposals were announced at the African Union …
Operators scramble for high-season bookings
WHEN SANParks opens bookings for the season, operators have to act fast – even on the day, to secure a spot for their clients.Both Janine Bunsow, Market Manager for Germany, Switzerland &…
AviaDev Africa reports significant economic impact on South Africa
An independent analysis of the economic impact created by AviaDev Africa indicates that it generated R3.3 million (£190,000) of direct expenditure, with R525,000 flowing in tax income to the …
Refurb completed at Anew Hotel Hluhluwe
ANEW Hotels & Resorts’ Hluhluwe property in Zululand, South Africa, has completed its nine-month refurbishment project.The hotel’s exterior received an overhaul with all 67 rooms ne…