Delta Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has announced the opening of a property in Madagascar. The new hotel, located in Antananarivo’s business district, is near corporate offices, government buildings and cultural landmarks like the Queen’s Palace. “The hotel offers a calm environment where guests can move easily between work, rest and discovery…
Uganda’s World Athletics Label road race confirms updated route, new finish arena, and full operational plan ahead of August 22, 2026 The Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon has completed a full operational review in Kasese, confirming its 2026 race course, infrastructure plan, and finish arena ahead of race day on August 22nd, 2026. The three-day exercise…
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is delighted to announce the launch of the Kyambura Chimpanzee Monitoring Project, based at the VSPT Research Centre, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. In partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the project will establish the first permanent, science-based monitoring programme for the isolated group of chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge.…
Following recent industry discussions, we reaffirm that Tanzania’s EU Air Safety List inclusion relates to regulatory oversight and does not reflect the operational safety of individual airlines or impact domestic aviation. Miracle Air operations continue as normal, fully compliant, fully insured, and delivered under the responsibility of a licensed operator. Our operations have been independently…
Air Seychelles will introduce a special service between Seychelles and Istanbul to maintain access to key international markets in response to ongoing regional challenges affecting Gulf carriers. The service will run twice weekly from May 2 to June 27. Flights will depart Istanbul at 22h15 on Tuesdays and Saturdays and arrive in Seychelles at 07h00…
Bamba Victoria Falls has launched a new product on the Zambezi River with the Bamba Boat Sunset Cruise, which commenced on April 1. The new offering is a double-decker cruise boat operating daily from Zambezi National Park. It accommodates up to 24 guests on a 2.5-hour sunset experience, including a four-course canapé menu, premium drinks and…
In an urgent effort to save one of the world’s rarest antelopes, four critically endangered eastern mountain bongos are being relocated from European zoos to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. Native only to central Kenya’s highland forests, these striking chestnut-coated animals have been severely threatened by hunting and habitat loss. By integrating these new arrivals…