Africa

Viking names new Nile ship Osiris in Luxor

Osiris joins Viking Ra in the Viking fleet, with third new Nile ship – Viking Aton – due next year

Cape Verde updates Covid vaccination requirements for visitors

Winter-sun destination amends its rules for international arrivals

St Helena removes all Covid entry restrictions

The British Overseas Territory, home to around 4,000 residents, has enforced a strict policy since the onset of the pandemic

New tool shows positive impact of eco-travel

The conservation tourism coalition The Long Run has launched a series of Impact Statements

Cottar's Safaris launches conservation experience for families

Families can help protect local wildlife in Kenya in the hands-on conservation experience

Cape Verde specialist showcases islands with new brochure

Destination specialist Cape Verde Experience has released a new brochure with bookable holidays, hotels and experiences in the archipelago up until autumn 2023.

Follow in the footsteps of Egyptian kings

Egypt’s tourism industry is enjoying some major milestones, big screen exposure and exciting new product

Silversea unveils 342 new sailings in 2024-25 programme

The new programme brings the total number of destinations in Silversea’s portfolio to more than 900, with 25 new calls of port added

Wizz Air to launch Sharm el Sheikh this winter

Budget carrier announces new winter sun routes to Sharm, Hurghada, Agadir and Marrakech

Weekly Saint Helena flights to resume this autumn

Johannesburg-based carrier Airlink to up scheduled air service to the island from fortnightly to weekly

Discover the World names sales manager to handle SAA

Discover the World appoints new staff member as it takes over South African Airways’ sales and marketing

Young boy dies of suspected food poisoning in Sharm el Sheikh

Investigation under way following death of six-year-old Italian boy in Red Sea resort

Red Savannah celebrates 10th anniversary and ‘phenomenal’ sales

Specialist operator Red Savannah is celebrating a surge in sales as it belatedly marks its 10th anniversary

Regenerative Travel adds new members to collection

The ’handpicked’ additions include Jade Mountain in Saint Lucia and The Manta Resort in Tanzania

Tui faces legal action after salmonella outbreak

Four people were hospitalised and eight diagnosed with salmonella following a stay at a Hurghada resort

Qatar Airways to enhance South African connectivity

The airline has signed a codeshare agreement with Airlink to offer travellers more choices

South Africa removes final Covid-19 restrictions

There are now no testing requirements, face masks are no longer required indoors or in public settings and there are no limits on gatherings

Egypt lifts all Covid-related entry restrictions

The rule change means tourists can now visit without proof of vaccination or evidence of a negative test or recovery certificate

South Africa reveals UK fam plans and marketing push

Around 20 UK agents will be taken across two educationals to experience the country later this year

NCL returns to Canaries with new European sailing

The line has launched 10- to 14-day itineraries that combine the Canary Islands with visits to Portugal, Spain, and Morocco

AmaWaterways to add second ship on Egypt's Nile

AmaLilia will join sister ship AmaDahlia in 2024

EasyJet cancels all flights to Hurghada until end of July

The airline said ‘industry wide operational issues’ are impacting all airlines at the moment

Egypt flight prices ‘sky high’ for the summer, says Red Sea Holidays boss

Andrew Grant tells TTG prices have increased due to a squeeze on capacity spurred by the issues faced by the aviation industry

Dormant South African Airways to shut London office after 70+ years

Carrier appoints Discover the World as new UK GSA to maintain brand presence and trade partnerships in the UK market while its flights are suspended