In an open letter, Boeing CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, says that a software update for the 737 MAX, the aircraft involved in both the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and Lion Air flight 610 crashes, will be released soon.“This is an ongoing…
Jamaica director of tourism, Donovan White, has announced the appointment of Camile Glenister to the role of deputy director of tourism, marketing, at the Jamaica Tourist Board.Glenister, a veteran marketing communications professional with 20 years of product, campaign and strategy…
TAP Air Portugal will launch flights between Lisbon and Conakry, capital of Guinea, on July 3rd.The Portuguese carrier will offer three weekly flights between the two capitals.Tickets are already available for sale on the new flights which will depart from…
Ethiopian transport minister, Dagmawit Moges, has said there are “clear similarities” between recent accidents involving Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air jets.Both planes were Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.The Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed after take-off from Addis Ababa, killing all 157…
The well-known Pezula Hotel on SA’s Garden Route has been saved from business rescue by a South African consortium, which purchased the property for €14.7m, with the consortium’s total tourism investment being R1.5bn (€91.6m).A complex transaction facilitated by TPF Advisors,…
The Africa Hotel Investment Forum will take place from September 24th-26th at the Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia.Registration is now open to those looking to secure a place at the early bird rate.There is also the option to purchase a VIP pass,…
Saruni will introduce The Northern Express in May, providing guests a new way of exploring the region’s northern area in a custom-made vehicle, which will be based at Saruni Samburu, allowing for quick, comfortable and safe transfers between various tourist…
Passengers have been stranded at Jomo Kenyatta international Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, today (March 6), as aviation workers have gone on strike.The strike, which involves ground staff, cargo operators and other support service workers who are all members of…
Classic Lodge has opened in Musanze, northern Rwanda, offering guests easy access to attractions such as the Volcanoes National Park, home to the world-famous mountain gorillas, and the nearby Buhanga Eco Park.The 500-room hotel features twin and deluxe rooms, one…
While many countries are dealing with the problem of too many cruise passengers, Morocco has an opposite problem, as the number of visitors has been decreasing sharply in the last couple of years. According to La Vie Eco, 185 thousand…
