Africa

Club Med unveils plans for 23 new openings and renovations

Resort operator hails 2024 a ‘milestone year’ for the business as it embarks on a new pipeline after completing a 10-year upscale programme across its 70 resorts globally

Make the most of safari bounceback, new business founder tells agents

Nelson Travel was born out of the pandemic, with this Africa expert finally finding the drive to set up on his own

Kuoni hails 'competitive' pricing and service for 'strong start' to 2024

Upmarket operator unveils its list of 2024’s early ‘trending’ destinations

Celebrity hands Stirrup expanded role as part of efforts to grow EMEA footprint

The new EMEA sales team – under Claire Stirrup’s leadership – would help the line ’drive best practice, improve efficiencies and accelerate growth’, Celebrity said

Moroccan hotelier spotlights Agadir for new opening

The View Collection has opened a property in the coastal city of Agadir, adding to a portfolio that already includes Rabat and Casablanca

New lodge set for Rwanda’s gorilla-trekking territory

The lodge in Volcanoes National Park will offer expert-led excursions to see the park’s resident mountain gorillas

MSC Cruises' Antonio Paradiso handed new expanded role

Antonio Paradiso receives expanded role in recognition of the continued growth and success of the UK and Irish market, MSC Group said

AE Expeditions expands BDMs' remits as line focuses on new markets

Senior business development manager Andy Tait will assist agents in the Middle East and Africa as well as Europe and the UK

Intrepid pledges more than £500,000 to charity causes this year

Over the past year, the non-profit Intrepid Foundation has raised £1.4 million for charities around the world

The Lux Collective makes East Africa debut in Zanzibar

The Lux Collective has expanded into east Africa with the opening of a new resort on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar

The new safari brand pitching for the mid-market

Elewana Collection aims to fill an under-represented gap between budget and full luxury with the introduction of a new collection of lodges, under the Explorer brand.

A&K plans to launch new-build vessel on Nile next year

The luxury tour operator will add to its Nile-based river fleet in autumn 2025

Botswana classic Chobe Game Lodge hits major milestone in style

It’s been 50 years since Chobe Game Lodge opened in Botswana’s Chobe National Park – how have things changed?

Albania, Zambia and Shropshire named as 'destinations to watch' this year

Abta says 2024 will be the year travel volumes return to 2019 levels, with Albania, Aruba, Zambia and Shropshire named among 10 destinations agents should keep their eye on this year

EasyJet names Egypt among list of best sellers over Christmas

EasyJet names Hurghada among its best sellers despite concerns over the Middle East situation

FCDO ‘clarifies’ Uganda advice after new terror attack

Latest incident saw 10 people killed close to a popular national park

Ryanair puts its faith in Morocco with 35 new routes next summer

Ryanair reveals a fourth base in Morocco plus 35 new routes, including 11 domestic services for summer 2024

British Airways poised for return to Agadir with new Gatwick service

BA will reinstate a service to the Moroccan beach destination of Agadir in the spring

Seychelles eases state of emergency following industrial explosion

President Wavel Ramkalawan has, though, urged the public to continue following police instructions as ’emergency services and relevant authorities continue their work’ following the blast and heavy rains

EasyJet puts autumn 2024 and half-term flights on sale

EasyJet reveals its autumn 2024 flight schedule of 68,000 flights across its network

Seychelles declares state of emergency following industrial blast and heavy rain

President Wavel Ramkalawan said a massive explosion took place at a construction company in the country’s main island of Mahe

Thomson and Tui veteran David Burling to step down after 34 years

David Burling joined Thomson Holidays as a graduate trainee in 1990 and served as managing director of Tui UK and Ireland from 2011 to 2015

EasyJet bosses predict its 'almost impossible to replicate' operator model is set for rapid growth

EasyJet holidays can easily tap into parent airline capacity to grow rapidly, bosses say as they reveal strong growth in profits

Foreign Office strengthens South Africa airport advice to Brits with call for vigilance

FCDO urged travellers in the country to ‘plan your trip in advance’ and ]verify your travel itinerary with a trusted local source’