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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Reveals New Ship Charters to Begin Sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025

12Oct

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Reveals New Ship Charters to Begin Sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces the addition of two new Super Ships, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, which will begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Uniworld will take over the ships from Seaside Collection under a three-year, bareboat charter agreement for each ship and create the signature Uniworld experience on existing itineraries with an all-Uniworld staff, as well as the brand’s trademark touches and amenities. Before joining Riverside Luxury Cruises, the ships were a part of Crystal Cruises’ river fleet as the Crystal Bach and Crystal Mahler. “We’re thrilled to add two stunning new ships to the Uniworld fleet, beginning with the S.S. Victoria on the beloved Rhine, fulfilling our promise to maintain the best and most luxurious ships on the rivers.”...

The Travel Corporation releases its first Impact Report with leading-edge sustainability initiatives (globally, and in SA & Africa)

26May

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Africa Travel, South Africa News, travel

The Travel Corporation releases its first Impact Report with leading-edge sustainability initiatives (globally, and in SA & Africa)

Creating positive change through climate action, food waste reduction, supporting developing destinations, animal welfare and additional projects Trattoria Terra Madre, featured on select Insight Vacations’ Italian itineraries, is a farm-to-table experience in Alberobello, Italy, advancing sustainable food production. Insight Vacations offers a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on 94% of itineraries. The Travel Corporation (TTC), one of the world’s largest travel operators, founded by the late Stanley Tollman, a global tourism industry icon and a devoted philanthropist of South African descent, has released its first official Impact Report, detailing progress against its 11 sustainability goals launched in September 2020. How We Tread Right (HWTR), TTC’s current 5-year sustainability strat...

ONOMO Hotels Group opens its first hotel in Kampala, Uganda consolidating its investment in East Africa

10Oct

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travel, Uganda News

ONOMO Hotels Group opens its first hotel in Kampala, Uganda consolidating its investment in East Africa

This new hotel marks a milestone in the group’s growth in East-Africa, and brings its footprint to 22 hotels in 13 countries in Africa ONOMO Hotels Group continues its development in East Africa and opens its first hotel in Uganda. In line with the group’s strategy of opening hotels in the heart of iconic African cities, ONOMO Hotel Kampala is located in Kampala, economic beating heart of Uganda, on Nakasero Hill, the hotspot and preferred meeting place for entrepreneurs, businesspeople and shopping enthusiasts. “We are excited to welcome guests to ONOMO Hotel Kampala as an ideal destination for friends, families, couples and business travelers from all corners of the world looking to experience the vibrant and warm Ugandan hospitality, it’s rich culture and local artists, where every ...

Sun City Resort to open first hospitality industry vaccination site

22Jul

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South Africa News, travel

Sun City Resort to open first hospitality industry vaccination site

South Africa’s first tourism and hospitality industry Covid-19 workplace vaccination site will open at Sun City Resort’s Convention Centre, where the resort aims to vaccinate 7 500 people in three phases. “We will start with Sun City staff, service providers and concessionaires, before offering the vaccine to their family members, and finally, to all those working at hospitality establishments in the Moses Kotane District,” said Sun City General Manager Brett Hoppe. The resort also announced that the vaccination drive will include an outreach programme to target other locals from the surrounding area, “We obviously want to protect our staff, but it is equally important to us to ensure that people living in our local communities are looked after and are safe.” The popular Sun Internati...

7Jul

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Africa Travel, South Africa News, travel

SITA Launches A Revitalized Portfolio To Meet The Industry’s Changing Demands

Five priority areas have been identified as critical to rebuilding air travel post-COVID Your Runway to Success, published by SITA, sets out five critical areas for the air transport industry’s rebuild in the next 18 months and highlights SITA’s remodeled solutions to tackle the major challenges facing air travel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past 12 months, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the aviation industry financially and operationally. IATA estimates a net loss for the airline industry of $47.7 billion in 2021. IATA research also reveals that average passenger processing and waiting times have doubled from what they were pre-crisis during peak time – reaching three hours despite travel volumes hovering at around 30% of pre-COVID-19 levels. With revenues dropping,...

24Jun

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Africa Travel, Events, South Africa News, travel

An Oil and Gas Drive for Cape Town and Multi-Sectoral Growth

Taking place in Cape Town, African Energy Week 2021 ensures Africa-focused events benefit African tourism and associated sectors. African concerts, sporting events, and even oil and gas events are beginning to take shape in 2021 after a significant period of inactivity due to COVID-19 restrictions. African cities including Cape Town in South Africa and Dakar in Senegal have created amazing hospitality and tourism industries that have brought in millions of visitors each year and fueled millions of dollars in economic output. While most foreign event firms like London based Hyve group/Africa Oil Week have deserted the continent for ‘greener pastures’ elsewhere, Africans and Africa-focused energy events are leading the way and cities like Cape Town stand to benefit. The ongoing coronavirus p...

23Jun

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Africa Travel, travel

3 Tips for Taking a Business Trip to Africa

For most of the business world, significant travel was put on hold during 2020 and the start of 2021. As a result, a number of professionals may not have made international business trips that they otherwise would have. The good news is that more and more places are loosening COVID-19 restrictions, which makes now a great time to travel to exciting destinations in Africa. If you have a business trip to Africa on the horizon, make sure to read this blog first. Here are three tips you should keep in mind before you set off: Pack Accordingly Any time you plan an international trip, it’s important to pack accordingly. This includes essential items such as your wallet, smartphone, and personal effects. It also extends to necessary paperwork like passports and other forms of documentation. Note ...

Trip to Egypt! Buckle Up for the Most Luxurious Staycation at Rixos Hotels Egypt

21May

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Africa Travel, Egypt News, travel

Trip to Egypt! Buckle Up for the Most Luxurious Staycation at Rixos Hotels Egypt

Pack your bags and head to Rixos Hotels Egypt’s chain of luxurious properties! Egypt is finally welcoming back international tourists from the GCC region after the travel restrictions and Rixos Hotels Egypt is offering discerning guests with the most blissful getaway to take a breather and escape the stresses of life. There are loads of ways to spend a relaxing retreat in the country, but none is better than to unwind with a rich horizon brought by Rixos Alamein, the majestic combination of golden sands and turquoise waters of Rixos Sharm El Sheikh and Rixos Premium Seagate at the Red Sea, and the luxurious leisure activities at Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas. Following all protocols and hygiene measurements imposed by the Egyptian Ministry, all Rixos Hotels Egypt are operat...

15Apr

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Ethiopia News, Fintech, travel

Zemen Bank and Mastercard partner to launch Ethiopia’s first contactless Platinum Mastercard Prepaid Travel Card

Country’s first prepaid and contactless travel card will enable Ethiopians to travel with USD or EUR currencies Zemen Bank has announced a partnership with Mastercard that will see the introduction of the first ever Mastercard branded prepaid contactless travel card in Ethiopia. Zemen Mastercard prepaid travel cards will enable cardholders to use cards with either of the two major currencies, namely U.S. Dollars and Euros, based on their travel destination. The card is also the first contactless card issued in Ethiopia. Dereje Zebene, Chief Executive Officer of Zemen Bank, emphasized the benefits of the new card and acknowledged the decision of the central bank to allow banks to start issuing travel cards: “We are delighted to see this product address our customers’ needs for overseas t...

13Apr

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Africa Travel, African News, Mozambique News, South Africa News, travel

Air France extends its operations in Africa as it launches a new route to Maputo and increases frequency

Air France announces today that it will be expanding its operations on the African continent with increased frequency of flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Johannesburg, and a brand-new route to Maputo, Mozambique from 20 June 2021. The flight to Maputo will be a continuation of the Johannesburg flight. Wouter Vermeulen, General Manager Southern Africa Air France-KLM, affirms that Air France remains strongly committed to Africa as a strategic asset in their global network. “Air France is very pleased to announce that we will increase our flights to Johannesburg again and add Maputo to our network starting from June. In recent years, Mozambique has emerged as an important business destination, due to its rich natural energy reserves. We will connect Maputo to all major cities i...