Monthly Archives: December 2019
Airbnb adds 31 new languages, includes Xhosa, Zulu and Swahili
Hosts and guest of Airbnb can access its platform in Xhosa, Zulu and Swahili, alongside 28 additional languages. Now supporting 62 languages, the Airbnb...
Nigeria to roll-out visas on arrival to Africans in January
Starting January, Nigeria will introduce visas on arrival to all African travellers from January, dropping the requirement that they apply in advance.
President Muhammadu Buhari...
Industry steps up efforts against rogue lithium battery shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the...
Hotel group acquisition creates mega player in Nigerian hospitality industry
With the announcement of the acquisition of BON Hotels by ONOMO Hotels, the Nigerian hospitality industry, and that of the continent as a whole,...
Travelstart to Power Jumia Travel Across Africa
Travelstart has entered into a distribution and
commercial agreement with Jumia Travel to power the latter’s pan-African online
travel booking portal. Under the agreement, Travelstart will...
FCM wins World’s Leading Travel Management Company trophy at prestigious World Travel Awards
FCM Travel Solutions, which has a presence in over 95
countries globally, is ending 2019 on a high after being named the World’s
Leading Travel Management...
British Airways trials 3D printing to improve punctuality and reduce emissions caused by flying...
British Airways is exploring the possibility of using 3D printers to create aircraft parts in the future. These printers would be located at airports...
Access for KNP Day Visitors during the 2019 Festive Season
Visitor management is a vital part of ensuring the best possible experience for all visitors to the Kruger National Park over the coming festive...
Emirates brings forward its fourth daily to Dhaka
Emirates is now set to launch its fourth daily service to Dhaka from 29 March 2020 instead of 1 June 2020, as announced earlier. The fourth...
Air France to launch flights to Monrovia
As from 20 April 2020, Air France customers will once again be able to travel to Monrovia (Liberia) thanks to five weekly flights operated...