Embraer has confirmed that Air Peace has signed a contract for three additional E195-E2s, confirming purchase rights from the original contract, signed in April this year.The deal was signed today at the Dubai Air Show.These new E195-E2s will be included…
Radisson Blu has opened its first hotel in Casablanca, with the property becoming Radisson Hotel Group’s second in Morocco.Created and designed by Chilean architect, Jaime Beriestain, it sits up with the city’s most stylish hotels.Located in the middle of the…
Unions are threatening to shutdown SAA operations following the airline’s notice that it plans to cut jobs as part of a restructuring process.The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) released a…
The Western Cape tourism industry has launched a marketing campaign to promote the region as a family-friendly destination, encouraging tourism partners to take part.The campaign – “Come to Cape Town and the Western Cape, where kids stay free!” – comes…
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened its newly refurbished Riu Palace Zanzibar in the far north of Unguja.The hotel now has 200 rooms, with designs to reflect the destination’s flora and fauna. Room amenities include air-conditioning, satellite TV and a…
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) will increase entry fees at the province’s various nature reserves, effective from December 1.The agency has implemented a general increase based on 4.5% inflation rate for all product offerings.“The annual increase in tariffs…
TAP Air Portugal has launched flights to Banjul, capital of the Gambia.A regular operation is now offering three flights a week, departing from Lisbon.Flights between Lisbon and Banjul are being operated by Airbus A320.The service departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and…
Russian carrier, Rossiya Airlines now flies between Moscow Vnukovo Airport and Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the airline has confirmed to Tourism Update.The airline said flights between Moscow and Zanzibar started operating on October 27. Flight FV5887 departs Moscow…
Rotana is showcasing its diverse collection of hotels at World Travel Market London.Taking place this week at ExCeL London convention, the event provides Rotana with an outstanding platform for engagement with key stakeholders, partners and customers in the UK market.This…
Norwegian Cruise Line provided further detail about Norwegian Spirit’s upcoming renovation as part of The Norwegian Edge programme, which reaffirms the company’s commitment to elevating the standard of excellence across the fleet.Norwegian Spirit will enter dry dock in Marseille, France…
