Europe's largest low-cost airline says it will also increase its Malta-based fleet and move more than 50 aircraft to the Maltese register.
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TUI Group expands hotels in Cape Verde
A sprawling new beach-side TUI Magic Life Club is set to open in the increasingly popular West African island state.
Read More »ATR 72 suffers violent birdstrike
The aircraft operated by Precision Air hit a flock of birds just as it was landing at an airport in Tanzania.
Read More »Airline aids oneworld in Africa against Star
The growing alliance will soon welcome its 14th member, which will help oneworld compete in Africa against the might of Star Alliance.
Read More »Top 10 adventure travel hotspots 2019 listed
Travel specialist G Adventures still sees potential in Iceland as Game of Thrones returns, while also naming Uzbekistan, Senegal, Patagonia and others.
Read More »New route from Nordics to exotic Asmara
Ethiopian Airlines reveals additional frequencies to Addis Ababa while announcing a new route to Eritrea.
Read More »Marriott reveals big expansion for Africa
The hotel giant expects to increase its portfolio by 50%, with over 200 hotels and 38,000 rooms by 2023.
Read More »Prince William flies BA to #EndWildlifeCrime
The UK’s Duke of Cambridge is flying on a British Airways A380 bound for Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya.
Read More »Brussels Airlines deepens Africa, stops Mumbai
Belgium's national airline calls Africa its “second home”, but it is also adding to its short-haul network and investing in its long-haul cabin.
Read More »SpiceRoads Cycling launches East Africa tours
The Bangkok-based provider of cycle tours in emerging destinations thinks the tours are unique.
Read More »Hippo kills tourist in Kenya
A tourist and a local fisherman were attacked and killed by a hippopotamus, at the same lake in Kenya, on the same day.
Read More »Europe air passenger demand sharply down
The factors behind the trend are a slowing of economic growth and fewer discounts due to higher costs.
Read More »New hotel on Zanzibar extends TUI’s reach
Riu Palace Zanzibar is a “beautiful beach” hotel in a new destination for TUI, soon to become adults-only.
Read More »Ethiopian helps bring African airlines back
Ethiopian’s plan is to reverse the tide of non-African airlines’ dominance on the continent.
Read More »New destinations on show at Matka this week
Trade fair promises exoticism even for seasoned travellers
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