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Kenya Airways opens bookings on US route

Plans are under way for Kenya Airways (KQ) to introduce daily flights between Nairobi and New York in October after securing a landing slot at JFK.The flight will depart New York at 12h25 and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport…

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African Parks to manage Mozambique national marine sanctuary

The conservation NGO, African Parks recently signed an agreement to manage Bazaruto Archipelago National Park in Mozambique.The NGO said recent illegal fishing and unregulated tourism had threatened the ecosystem and its economic value. Park revenues have taken a hit, adding…

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Sao Tome And Principe Plans To Develop Tourism

The small archipelago of Central Africa in the heart of the Gulf of Guinea is home to the republic of Sao Tome and Principe. The authorities announced that they want to see beyond their limited economic horizon as the state…

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AVANI debuts in Tunisia with two properties

AVANI Hotels & Resorts is launching its two new luxury properties in Tunisia in partnership with Groupe Chaabane. This is for the first time that the hotel group has launched its property in North Africa.AVANI Les Berges Du Lac Tunis…

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Seychelles’ Tourism highlights hiking experience

The Tourism Department of Seychelles has launched a new leaflet providing tips to hikers, especially tourists, keen to explore Seychelles’ walks and trails.The leaflet has been produced by the Risk Management Section within the Tourism Department, in collaboration with other…

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Mauritania Airlines welcomes Boeing 737 MAX 8 to fleet

Boeing and Mauritania Airlines International have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s new 737 MAX 8.The Mauritanian carrier becomes the first operator of the new and improved airplane in Africa.“We are proud to be the first carrier in Africa to…

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Hoteliers urge Kenya Railways to increase frequencies

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has been requested to increase the Madaraka Express train frequencies between Nairobi and Mombasa for tourists visiting the coast. Since last week, holidaymakers have had to seek alternative transport as the popular trains were fully…

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Ethiopian Airlines to launch third daily JNB-ADD flight

Ethiopian Airlines will launch a third daily flight on the Johannesburg-Addis Ababa route in April.Abel Alemu, Regional Manager for Southern Africa of Ethiopian Airlines, says the extra daily flight will be introduced in response a strong demand from the SA…

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New trend emerges from Italian honeymoon market

In an effort to save money and time, Italian newlyweds are looking to group travel.In Italy, many couples get married in spring (May to June), or in September, having their honeymoon shortly thereafter.Simona Battani, Sales Director for the Italian Market…

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