South Africa welcomed a new cruise line to its ports, with the maiden voyage of the state-of-the-art Viking Sun cruise liner, which sailed into the Port of Durban in KwaZulu Natal on April 12.Operated by Switzerland-based owner, Viking Ocean Cruises,…
Heathrow’s passenger numbers continued to climb in March, with over 6.5 million travellers passing through the airport.The figure marked the 29th consecutive month of growth for the south-east England airport.Notable spikes in the previous month included St Patricks and Mother’s…
Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa has opened its doors, marking the company’s third property in Morocco.With its upscale accommodations, beachfront location and range of leisure facilities, the resort is designed as an oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation.The 304-room…
Rockfig Safari Lodge in the Timbavati, near Hoedspruit, South Africa, would like to correct the impression among some travel planners that it has only four suites.This is incorrect, say the lodge owners. They confirm that they have six suites, but…
Selous Serena Camp and Serena Mivumo River Lodge in Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve, are undergoing soft refurbishments.At Selous Serena Camp, bed mattresses are being replaced and bar couches and balcony chairs for the 12 rooms are being upholstered. At Serena…
Namiri Plains, on the Ngare Nanyuki River in the eastern Serengeti, will relaunch later this year following upgrades to its accommodation and experience offerings.New decks and viewing areas will be added to maximise wildlife sightings.The rooms will undergo significant upgrades,…
Organisers of the annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference have released the second annual AHIC Hotel Investment Forecast, which reveals that close to US$30 billion worth of hotel construction contracts will be awarded in the Middle East and North Africa between…
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max nosedived several times before it came down in a fatal crash last month, a preliminary report has found.There were no survivors following the incident shortly after take-off.Pilots “repeatedly” followed procedures recommended by Boeing before…
Aha Makalali Private Game Lodge in Hoedspruit, South Africa, will be upgrading a number of its facilities, commencing on April 23 and aiming for completion on July 7.The aha Makalali River Lodge will have its patio areas updated with more…
Cape Town’s City Council approved the inclusion of the Bo-Kaap area in a heritage protection overlay zone (HPOZ) on March 28. This will come into effect once published in the Provincial Gazette.“Council’s approval marks a pivotal moment for the Bo-Kaap….
