Monthly Archives: August 2018
Mozambique regulator certifies Maputo Int’l Airport
Mozambique's Civil Aviation Institute (IACM), the country's regulatory body for aviation, has granted an operational certificate to Maputo International Airport, APA reported on Tuesday.
The...
Flight lingo: what cabin crew really mean when they say…
If you have ever been on a plane and felt the cabin crew have their own secret language or speak in code, chances are...
Nairobi Serena Hotel completes phase one of its refurbishment
Nairobi Serena Hotel has announced the completion of phase one of its ongoing refurbishment that will be open from 1 September 2018.
The refurbishment...
Technology: great enabler for hospitality professionals
By: Avukile Mabombo, Group Marketing Manager, Protea Hotels by Marriott
It’s well known that technology is only as useful as the user (and the purposes...
Africa records world’s second-fastest increase in demand for air travel in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy global passenger demand for July with all regions reporting growth.
In terms of international passenger markets,...
Warn your clients against ‘Insta-Bragging’ on Business Trips
According to the latest figures released in AirPlus International’s thirteenth global International Travel Management Study, business travellers are publicly revealing their locations while travelling,...
Alert: Kruger National Park Lion pride used to cars, be cautious
The Kruger National Park (KNP) Management has received reports of a pride of lions north of Satara which are showing abnormal behaviour around vehicles...
Travelstart Nigeria and Uber Nigeria announce flight partnership with “UberEscape”
Travelstart, has announced the launch of ‘UberEscape,' a collaboration between Travelstart and Uber to allow customers book flights through the Uber app.
In September customers...
South African First: SAA’s first International flight with all-female crew
South African Airways (SAA), saluted women in a unique way this month with an SAA first – an all-female flight deck, cabin and ops...
Marriott unifies loyalty programmes
Marriott Rewards, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). For the first time since Marriott International acquired Starwood Hotels and Resorts...