Covid-19: Kenya drops all travel restrictions
NAIROBI – Kenya on Friday (Mar 11) lifted its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on large indoor gatherings such as religious services and a requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test for incoming air Travellers. Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe told a news conference, “Though Kenyans should continue heeding public health measures such as handwashing […]
Mauritius to Drop PRE-ARRIVAL PCR Test requirement for visitors from 12 March
Incoming travellers will no longer have to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival in Mauritius Port Louis: The Republic of Mauritius drops the requirement for all incoming visitors to present a negative PCR test before being allowed into Mauritius. Previously, fully vaccinated passengers had to present a negative PCR test taken […]
South Africa invites the world to come “Live Again”
From breath-taking beauty to sun-soaked coasts; from wildlife to active adventure; from vibrant urban energy to the incredible warmth and cultural diversity of our people – South Africa is a traveller’s dream. Now, after two years of restricted travel movements, South Africa invites the world to come to experience this country filled with rich, authentic, […]
Mauritius further eases travel restrictions, removes the day 5 antigen test
Mauritius last week removed the need for a day 5 antigen test during a holiday to Mauritius. This is for fully vaccinated travellers staying in a hotel or other accommodation on the island, including B&Bs, guest houses and villas. The removal of the day 5 antigen test makes travelling to Mauritius even easier. Once holidaymakers […]
Royal Air Maroc to start new Casablanca-Tel Aviv route – news agency
Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc plans to launch a new Casablanca-Tel Aviv route on March 13, Moroccan state news agency MAP reported on Monday (Feb 21). The announcement came as Israeli Economy Minister Orna Barbivai paid an official visit to Morocco as the two countries look to broaden cooperation since they normalised ties in 2020. Morocco […]
Mauritius added to France’s green list
Port Louis, Mauritius – The French government has announced on Friday (Feb 18) that Mauritius has joined the “green” category of countries. The announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne. This classification was introduced on 9 June 2021 and has been updated several times. The decision to add Mauritius to the […]
Easing of travel restrictions between Mauritius and Reunion
Port Louis – Last week the Prefecture of Reunion Island has announced that “the special provisions made by ministerial decree to restrict travel between Reunion, Mauritius and South Africa have been repealed. Travel to these two destinations is subject to the general principle provided for their colour zone: orange for Mauritius and South Africa.” Mauritius is […]
South African tourism sector pushing into full gear
As the world gradually relaxes travel restrictions and lifts travel bans brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the global tourism industry is gearing up for recovery. Equally, following the country’s revised lockdown regulations, the South African tourism sector is embarking on an ambitious plan to revitalise the industry. South African Tourism (SA Tourism), together with […]
Meetings Africa 2022 promises to re-activate long-awaited business events industry return
With over 1 000 meetings already set up on the online diary system, Meetings Africa 2022 is set to remain true to its purpose of bringing together buyers and exhibitors and growing the business events industry on the continent. Media, tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) stakeholders gathered at the Southern Sun Waterfront […]
Morocco to open doors for foreign travellers on Feb 7
Morocco from 7 February removing the ban on international flights and reopening its border for international travellers. In November last year, the country banned international flights and ferry services as the omicron variant spread around the world. Only people with special exemptions could enter. With the “evolution of the epidemiological situation,” the government has now announced that […]
