Africa Travel

[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- Adverse weather conditions caused 12 Ethiopian Airlines flights bound for Addis Ababa to be diverted to Khartoum International Airport in Sudan on Sunday evening and Monday morning. All flights were able to depart later after weather conditions above the Ethiopian capital improved.

[East African] Tanzania has agreed to an amended EAC Protocol on Tourism and Wildlife Management, paving the way for another attempt at marketing the region as one tourist destination.

[The Herald] HOSPITALITY Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) Matabeleland North chair, Mr Anald Musonza, has urged tourism players in Victoria Falls to rally their counterparts in other destinations to mobilise citizens to take the Covid-19 vaccine.

[The Herald] Zimbabwe's aviation sector is set for a boom, with authorities indicating that more global airlines are looking to fly into the country.

[Seychelles News Agency] A moratorium on the construction of new tourism accommodations on La Digue, Seychelles' third-most populated island, will come into force August 1, said a top tourism official on Monday.

[Nation] Fox Oduor, a tour guide in Baringo County, watched with horror as lakes Bogoria and Baringo rose in March last year, and with that, the end of the livelihoods of hundreds of people.

[Africa CDC] The Government of Zimbabwe has taken note of the growing prospect of another wave in the COVID-19 cycle in the region. Such a wave could be worsened by the circulation of dangerous new variants from overseas. Zimbabwe, like most countries, has tried to minimise the risk of disease importation from the onset of the pandemic by requiring international travelers to produce evidence of a negative COVID-19 test at Points of Entry. However, as the risk grows, so does the critical need to strengthen the system an

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenyan coast is set to receive more international tourists during the tourism peak season following the commencement of direct flights to the region by Eurowings Discover.

[Daily News] THE Lufthansa Group's new subsidiary, Eurowings Discover launched its inaugural flight to Zanzibar yesterday signifying efforts of reviving tourism that has been hit hard by the Covid-19.

[DA] The DA notes the announcement by the interim CEO of Mango, Thomas Kgokolo, today that Mango is to go into business rescue. This despite the appropriation of R819 million for Mango being signed off by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 6 July 2021, three weeks ago.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya registered a 21.7 percent decline in the number of international arrivals between January and June 2021 compared to a similar period in 2020, according to a new report.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The first train serving the E line of the Rapid Rail Network (French RFR), linking Tunis station to Bougatfa station (Sidi Hassine Sijoumi), was launched on Friday evening, two days before the initial date scheduled for the launch of this line, the Transport and Logistics Ministry said on Saturday.

[Egypt Online] Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Manar inspected Saturday 24/07/2021 Al Alamain International Airport on the Mediterranean Northern Coastline in the New Alamein City.

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said on Friday that new corridors that are currently being established should help accommodate traffic movement for the coming 20 years.

[Nation] Kenya's tourism sector has received a major boost after a charter flight from Frankfurt, Germany landed at the Moi International Airport (MIA) in Mombasa.

[This Day] The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has commended the federal government for its swift response in removing 7 per cent surcharge on imported aircraft and spares.

[The Herald] Development Dialogue

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The transport revenues of the Tunisair carrier declined by 29.3%, during the first half of 2021, to reach 183 million dinars, according to data provided by the company on the Tunis Stock Exchange website.

[Nation] The Kwale County government has upgraded several roads, changing the fortunes of communities and investors in this coastal region.

[New Dawn] The lone survivor of the nine employees of the West African Examination Council that were onboard the vessel NIKO IVANKA that sunk late Saturday, July 17, 2021, near the coast of Marshall City in Margibi County has been recounting his ordeal here.

[Daily News] TANZANIA has vowed to cooperate with global conservation agencies in retaining the status of the mighty Selous Game Reserve as a World Heritage Site. This comes after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) yesterday dropped its plan of delisting the majestic Reserve from its famed list.

[Seychelles News Agency] Mango House Seychelles is the fourth tourism establishment to open in Seychelles under the Hilton hotel and resort global brand, while the construction of two more have started, said a hotel official.

[Nyasa Times] Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, Michael Usi says the government will do all it can to support the 'Bwalo la Achewa' Heritage Foundation in its quest to promote the Chewa culture and heritage in this country.

[Daily News] The Selous Game Reserve remains in the list of the World's Heritage sites, it has been revealed today.

[Daily News] Discussion on covid-19 and how it has traumatised women industrialist in the tourism sector that featured on front page daily news (dated 15th July 2021) on special focus on women stuff incited my point of view on what Tanzania need to do to institute a doable long-term strategy to help enhance the tourism sector in Tanzania amidst covid-19 related paraphernalia.

[East African] The United Kingdom has retained Kenya in the list of countries whose nationals are barred from entering Britain, dealing a blow to Nairobi's efforts for review of the travel embargo.

[Egypt Online] Ireland has removed Egypt from the red list of travel, which requires a 12-day mandatory quarantine for arrivals at an Irish hotel, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday.

[Daily News] Tanzanian students pursuing studies abroad are good ambassadors in promoting the country's tourism attractions, thus increasing the number of tourists and generate more earnings.

[Daily News] THE East African Community (EAC) Sectoral Council on Tourism and Wildlife Management has approved the EAC Regional Covid-19 Tourism Recovery Plan that seeks to revive the sector negatively impacted by the killer virus.

[Nation] Leaders in Tana River County have called on the State Department of Tourism to save a local primate reserve and research centre.