Marriott unveils plans for first Africa safari lodge

Marriott unveils plans for first Africa safari lodge

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Baraka Lodges to enter the safari segment in Africa. JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge will be located within the Mara National Reserve, one of the most renowned wildlife conservation and wilderness regions on the...
Canada removes PCR testing

Canada removes PCR testing

The existing requirement for pre-travel negative PCR test certificates for international visitors to Canada, is to be abolished from April 1. Canada’s Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra said: “Decreasing COVID-19 case counts, coupled with Canada’s high...

Turkish comes back to DUR

Turkish Airlines will return to Durban from June 16, with a twice-weekly service linked to its Johannesburg flights. Industry watchers expect the flights to double to four a week in October, but this is still to be confirmed by the airline. Flights will operate on...
Heathrow Airport drops Covid face mask rules

Heathrow Airport drops Covid face mask rules

The UK’s largest airport has dropped mandatory face masks for passengers. Heathrow Airport no longer requires people to wear them in its terminals, railway stations or office buildings but will continue to recommend they do so. British Airways and Virgin...
Breaking News: SA drops PCRs!

Breaking News: SA drops PCRs!

“We did it, no more PCR for fully vaccinated travellers!” These were the jubilant words of the CEO of the TBCSA, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, who – along with industry bodies such FEDHASA and SATSA – has long been lobbying for the costly tests to be scrapped. In his address...