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Tourism Revenues Up Sharply In Tunisia

Tourism revenues in Tunisia increased by 23% in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017, as the industry gradually recovered from the two major attacks on foreign holidaymakers in 2015.Tourism Minister, Salma Loumi, estimated in…

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Strikes affecting Air France services

Following strikes from several Air France workers’ unions on April 3, which saw the airline operate only 75% of its overall flight schedule, further strikes are planned for April 7, 10, and 11.The statement on the Air France website says…

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Long Beach Mauritius to welcome skin care pioneer Su-Man

Su-Man, the award-winning, internationally acclaimed facialist-turned-skin care pioneer, will be creating a holistic beauty retreat at Long Beach Mauritius.The wellness expert will be offering her bespoke renowned signature Skin Reborn Sculpting Facial from April 9th-19th.Known for its transformational results, the…

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SAA reviews JNB as gateway to Cape Town, Durban

SAA has been forced to review its Johannesburg hub model as it had not anticipated the number of airline competitors bypassing JNB and flying directly to Cape Town and Durban, CEO Vuyani Jarana, has told Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance.He…

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Tourism Sector In Angola Needs More Sustainability

Experts argue that the tourism sector in Angola has been facing several difficulties. More investments and the establishment of policies capable of attracting credible partnerships are some of the present-day needs.The proposed measures appear at a time when the tourism…

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SAA reviews JNB as gateway to Cape Town, Durban

SAA has been forced to review its Johannesburg hub model as it had not anticipated the number of airline competitors bypassing JNB and flying directly to Cape Town and Durban, CEO Vuyani Jarana, has told Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance.He…

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Zimbabwe works on national tourism strategy

The Government of Zimbabwe is aiming to put the country back on the map with a collaborative National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS).This follows the most recent of six validation workshops – with others being held in Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls,…

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Ethiopian Airlines adds three African destinations

Ethiopian Airlines, together with Skytrax Global Airlines, launched three new flights on Tuesday (March 27), expanding its African network to Kisangani and Mbuji Mayi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nosy-be in Madagascar.To commemorate the occasion, the…

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Comair to renew fleet, increase capacity

Comair has announced the details of its fleet renewal programme, marking the next stage of the airline’s renewal strategy, which started in 2011.The airline is scheduled to take delivery of the first eight Boeing 737 MAX 8s in early 2019,…

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