Zimbabwe News
Fastjet Zimbabwe increases frequencies from Bulawayo and Johannesburg
Fastjet Zimbabwe has increased flight frequencies from Bulawayo’s JM Nkomo International Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
The newly appointed ATTA CEO Jon Danks and ATTA Chair Nick Aslin meet with Tourism Ministers
In a truly unique moment of collaboration, the newly appointed ATTA CEO Jon Danks and ATTA Chair Nick Aslin met with the Honourable Ministers for Tourism for Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia at the end of the second day of Indaba 2023, held in Durban, South Africa.
Emirates strengthens collaboration with Indonesia, Morocco and Zimbabwe Tourism Boards
Emirates has signed a three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on the side-lines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Moroccan National Tourism Office (www.visitmorocco.com) and Tourism Authority of Zimbabwe to promote inbound travel and boost visitor numbers.
South African Airways (SAA) marks its relaunch to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
The airline first commenced services to Victoria Falls in the year 2000 and returning to this route, the seventh wonder of the world was met with much excitement, celebration and ceremonial gesticulation by the community, stakeholders as well as government of Zimbabwe.
Most Expensive Travel Destinations Revealed
Travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.com analyzed data from thousands of travelers to determine the world’s most expensive destinations in 2022.
Ethiopian Commences Passenger Flight to Bulawayo, Third Destination in Zimbabwe
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has launched a new flight to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, via Victoria Falls starting from 30 October 2022.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Vignette Collection hotel in Zimbabwe, Africa
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with HOC Hospitality Investments Ltd., for a new build Vignette hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The signing marks the brand’s foray into Middle East and Africa region, as the 10th Vignette hotel, coinciding with its first Anniversary.
South Africa leads red list additions as new Covid-19 variant identified
The government has reintroduced red list restrictions on arrivals from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia with immediate effect.
Qatar Airways grows Africa route network
Qatar Airways has enhanced its presence in southern Africa with the launch of a new linked service between Doha and Lusaka, Zambia and Harare, Zimbabwe.
Hudson to lead Matetsi Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Jonathan Hudson has been appointed general manager at Matetsi Victoria Falls. Hudson will take over from Franco Rienzo, who has been general manager of the property for the past two and a half years, on December 1st.
Contiki expands into Africa for first time
Despite covering Morocco and Egypt in northern Africa, the call of wild adventures in eastern and sub-Saharan Africa has been strong, and today the global youth travel brand has announced a suite of new trips to the region.
Brits warned to remain at home as political turmoil erupts in Zimbabwe
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has warned British citizens in Zimbabwe to remain at home as political unrest sweeps the country. Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe is currently believed to be under house arrest in the capital Harare, with the military having taken control of the government.