Travel - African Times

Western Cape out of the pandemic woods

THE Western Cape tourism agency will forthwith halt comparisons with pre-COVID numbers when reporting on figures around airport arrivals. This as international arrivals at the Cape Town International Airport, exceed levels last seen before the pandemic. The Western Cape Tourism, Trade, and Investment Promotion Agency (Wesgro), confirmed the development. Wesgro noted the domestic passenger recovery… Continue reading Western Cape out of the pandemic woods

A new era of hospitality in Sandton

NATJOINTS said a comprehensive strategy involving heightened roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, expanded foot patrols, and the deployment of vehicle-mounted air patrols will be implemented in and around Sandton to facilitate a high-density operational approach.

THE rebranding of Holiday Inn Sandton to Southern Sun Sandton is hailed as a new era of hospitality for business travellers, meetings, conferences and events in the area’s Central Business District. That is according to Southern Sun, which is delighted to extend its presence in Sandton with this addition to one of the area’s most… Continue reading A new era of hospitality in Sandton

RwandAir, Turkish Airlines seal landmark codeshare accord

RWAND-AIR’S new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines will allow the former’s customers to access 124 countries served by the latter and improve connections for inbound travellers to Africa via an extensive continental network. The new codeshare will also offer the African airline’s customers greater travel choices and seamless connection opportunities in the local capital, Kigali,… Continue reading RwandAir, Turkish Airlines seal landmark codeshare accord

Buffaloes run berserk in Botswana

TWO people have died and others injured after attacks by stray buffaloes in northeastern Botswana. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism confirmed the deaths in the town of Kasane, located near Botswana’s borders with Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Among the deceased is a 13-year-old student at the Chibe Junior Secondary School. Department of Wildlife and… Continue reading Buffaloes run berserk in Botswana

Malawi tourism undeterred by cyclone Freddy

MAVHUTO BANDA TOURISTS are encouraged to visit Malawi and not to be deterred by the recent devastation by tropical Cyclone Freddy. The Southern African country is recovering from the floods, which impacted on some infrastructure. The Central African Wilderness Safaris provided an update on the Liwonde National Park. Mvuu, located in the north of Liwonde,… Continue reading Malawi tourism undeterred by cyclone Freddy