The Citizen News The minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Damas Ndumaro, speaks in Parliament in Dodoma yesterday. PHOTO | JONATHAN MUSSA The government of Tanzania on February 8, 2021; explained why it increased entry fees to four national parks, responding to an uproar against the hike from tour operators…
Kearsleys Team is overly delighted to have won the prestigious World Travel Awards as Tanzania’s Leading Inbound Tour Operator 2020. As we celebrate 73 years in the travel and tourism industry, this milestone combined with our lead in the World Travel Awards has been possible because of our loyal patrons. Thank you to all our…
Travel from South Africa into the US is now banned, with the exception of returning US citizens. Travellers who are not US citizens, who have been in South Africa, Brazil, the UK and Ireland, and 26 European countries that allow travel across open borders, make up a list of those not allowed into the US,…
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are updating the face mask requirement on selected flights. The new requirement is valid for passengers and crews while boarding, during the flight and when leaving the aircraft: Starting 25 January 2021, an FFP2 mask is mandatory on all Austrian Airlines flights to and from Austria. Community (fabric) masks…
The government of Zanzibar through the ministry of health, social welfare, elderly gender and children has made provisions for antigen rapid tests requested by Royal Dutch Airlines- KLM for all passengers flying the carrier. In a statement issued by the ministry of health and social welfare, yesterday the tests were being carried out at Migombani…
The Citizen News Tanzania Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) and Air India have on Monday, January 18, 2021 announced an interline agreement which is meant increase connectivity for customers of both airlines. The national carrier’s managing director Ladislaus Matindi said under the pact, both companies will be selling tickets jointly for flights between their route…
Africa Travel Week has added a new category to their Travel & Tourism Awards aptly called ‘Reigniting Africa’, to acknowledge the most impactful, story-driven COVID-19 campaign of 2020. The award will also recognise those in the African travel and tourism sector who have worked valiantly to address the various impacts of COVID-19, using their…
Kenya’s electronic visa (eVisa) came into effect this month and is mandatory for visitors from all applicable countries. Principal Secretary in the Kenyan Ministry of Home Affairs, Alexander Mukeshi Imbenzi, said in a statement that implementation was timely as it eliminated the need for physical contact between applicants and officials as well as reducing the handling of…
DTCM is hosting a Medical Tourism webinar on 7th December, 2020 with Dubai Healthcare Authority, and member hospitals – American Hospital, Armada Healthcare, and NMC Healthcare. The session starts at 1:00pm. Register ahead: https://lnkd.in/eZBpEtX After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Call in for updates on Post-Covid Measures,…
Amadeus announced the appointment of Jamel Chandoul as the Senior Vice President Retail, Middle East and Africa, effective January 1st, 2021. He succeeds Antoine Medawar who will retire at the end of the year. He will also assume a regional leadership role responsible for the Travel Channels business across the Middle East and Africa. Chandoul joined…