Africa

How you can support earthquake relief in Morocco and fundraising efforts

Several travel businesses have launched fundraising appeals to provide support, aid and relief to people affected by Friday’s devastating earthquake

Morocco: What’s the situation on the ground, what has the FCDO said, and is it safe to travel?

Here’s everything we know so far about the impact of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco over the weekend, which has so far claimed more than 2,000 lives

Foreign Office issues travel advisory in wake of Morocco earthquake

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the North African country at 11pm on Friday night

EasyJet holidays puts first-ever Cairo packages on sale

New Luton route to open up breaks to Egypt’s capital, the country’s iconic pyramids and the Great Sphinx, as well as the Nile

New agents given chance to earn free tour through Intrepid incentive

Intrepid launches incentive scheme for those with less than 12 months’ experience in the industry

EasyJet to put Cairo on the budget airline map this winter

EasyJet announce a new route to Cairo from Luton, offering a year-round service ahead of the opening of the city’s big new tourist attraction

RwandAir to double London frequency with daily non-stop flights

The carrier announce on Tuesday (15 August) daily flights from London Heathrow will depart at 8.30pm

Ethiopian Airlines to up London capacity this winter with return to Gatwick

Three-times-weekly Gatwick-Addis Ababa service to get under way from 21 November

South Africa to review tourism safety after Cape Town strikes end

Tourism minister Patricia de Lille wished to express “our collective relief that the taxi strike in Cape Town has been called off.”

British national killed in Cape Town strikes

According to reports, the 40-year-old doctor was killed after taking a wrong turn from the airport and ending up in Cape Town’s Nyanga township

What agents need to know about Cape Town taxi strikes

Here is what you and your clients need to know about the strikes in Cape Town and what local authorities are doing to safeguard holidaymakers

Branson property kicks off new series of BBC luxury hotels series

Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco featured in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby

Cape Town strikes prompt Foreign Office travel warning for South Africa

Minibus taxi drivers called for industrial action late last week over “heavy-handed” police tactics

Meet the new operator specialising in family-friendly safaris

We talk to new specialist tour operator Coral Tree Travel about planning wildlife adventures for families in Africa

Close encounters and popcorn trees: musings of a young safari guide

Daniel Greyvenstein, known as Dani, is a newly-qualified ranger at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa.

Tui puts winter 2024 programme on sale with new Egypt options

Tui adds more options in Marsa Alam and other Red Sea resorts as it puts winter 2024/5 on sale

Tui River Cruises to launch Nile river itineraries with new vessel

The new ship, to be named Tui Al Horeya, will operate seven-night round-trip voyages from Luxor

Life on the edge – the conservation fight for survival in Kenya

Witnessing the work of rangers and seeing the joy of fresh water given to children make for a trip that goes beyond the classic safari

TTG Sustainable Travel Showcase – CURIOCITY Africa

LUX* opens in Zanzibar, with Attitude Hotels set to follow

Zanzibar has welcomed the first LUX* luxury resort in East Africa, while work is due to start on a new eco-hotel from Attitude Hotels

New direct Manchester-Cairo route to launch this summer

The new service means Manchester will offer direct connection to Egypt’s capital for the first time since 2015

Three British tourists confirmed dead after Egypt diving boat blaze

The incident happened off the coast of Marsa Alam on Sunday (11 June)

Flight-free slow travel specialist makes play for Gen Z market

Byway launched dedicated Gen Z range after more than 400% year-on-year increase in bookings from younger travellers

Ethiopian Airlines extends Manchester-Addis Ababa service

Fifth weekly service via Geneva to get under way from 5 June