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Proflight Zambia is strengthening its position as a major facilitator of Mouse (meetings, incentives, meetings, events) with the aim of establishing Zambia as a regional hub for business tourism. The airline works with corporate organizations, tourism operators and professional organizations to provide cost-effective and adaptable travel solutions, including discounted fares and group bookings, for both national and regional markets, including Johannesburg and Cape Town. To support this effort, Proflight introduced a dedicated mouse calendar and internal tracker to align flight schedules with major national events and exhibitions. The airline already supports many important gatherings, including the Eden Travel Show in…

Spanish weather experts predict “severe heat” this week after the public began to burn with temperatures above 40°C over the weekend. On Sunday, June 8th, parts of Sevilla and Cordoba were exposed to temperatures above 42c.And in a previous update on Twitter X, Spanish national weather agency Aemet today said “the upcoming weather will be more typical of “July” with 'extreme heat', with an exception. Originally in Spanish, “Temperatures will be typical of July, except that Wednesdays and Thursdays will be normal.”Today and tomorrow, we are expecting intense heat, with highs above 36c in the central and inland areas of…

British tourists are reportedly turning their backs in Mallorca's popular seaside town. Instead, they choose to visit Benidorm, which is reportedly “more welcome.”According to Miguel Perez-Marsa, president of the Abone Nightclub and Entertainment Association in Mallorca, Holidaymakers now feel “deviled” at Magaluf. The town on the west coast of Mallorca is known as a major tourist destination, but is currently visited by French and Italian tourists who are less interested in parties than the British. Perez Marza told Diario de Mallorca that young British tourists had been “steamed” from the town after clearing out the once lively party strip.More British…

Brits traveling to Spain have been warned over the rules for new cabin bags this summer, in an effort to make a budget this summer.Travelers will be charged for packages that fit under their seats in front of them in a controversial new rule that “ends legal uncertainty” that spends airline losses in legal disputes.The airline is permitted to charge passengers to bring trolley bags that require overhead storage after the Council of Europe approved the change on Thursday.With the EU passenger rights change, a new rule for baggage allows carriers to charge fees for large cabin bags placed in…

The approximately 800 Airbnb list of illegal tourist apartments in Barcelona was not removed in the first quarter of this year. Deputy Mayor Laia Bonet is considering measures to get to the bottom of the issue, and has stated that the platform has not responded to requests to remove the list as it once did and has accused him of being a “co-incident” for illegal activities in the city.As the situation continued to grow and caused housing disruption, Bonnett called for all agencies that could gather together to stop this activity that “avoids and contradicts” regulations. She emphasized that each…

The Tourism News Africa team was given enough privilege to attend the release of a recent book by The Adrian Gardiner Story, which changed the landscape. The launch took place at the My Pond Hotel in Port Alfred, as the Eastern Cape is a very landscape that Adrien Gardiner transformed into. Latest TNA Magazine Edition: See the entire article on pages 8 and 9 at https://tourismnewsafrica.com/media/. Attended the launch was South Africa's top hospitality and tourism leaders, industry experts and academics with students inspired by universities in the region. Bestselling author Dean Allen spent three years studying and writing this…

South Africa Tourism has confirmed its first-ever partnership with Surf Expo Africa, which will be held in Cape Town on November 28th-30th, 2025. The event aims to position Africa's surf and ocean lifestyle sectors as key contributors to tourism growth, providing a platform to provide local and international surf brands, tourism operators and coastal communities. Convened along one of the world's most famous coastlines, Surf Expo Africa combines trade exhibitions, cultural showcases, product demonstrations and expert discussions. Supported by the South African National Conference Bureau, the initiative is attracting global interest and creating meaningful opportunities for local businesses and coastal…

Aircraft passengers have been warned about the new four-hour rule before this summer holidays. The move has impacted EasyJet, Ryanair, TUI and Jet2 customers, following a decision by the European Union (EU).As reported on Yorkshire Live, there is an increase in the time frame for claiming compensation for delayed flights. After 12 years of discussion, it is agreed that claims for compensation for short-distance flights can only be made after more than four hours delay. This number used to be three hours.Meanwhile, long-distance travelers must be delayed at least six hours before they can provide relief. The cause of delays…

Ghana's business tycoon Daniel Macquarie (McDan), warns young graduates to pursue self-employedness to survive, innovation and job creation in Africa. He emphasized that Africa's stagnant markets and outdated systems can be improved and developed with ample local talent to pursue problem-solving innovation. With the homecoming of alumni of Kwame Nkrumah University School of Science and Technology (Knust) Business School 20th Anniversary, McDann encouraged investment in capital, education and vision, ensuring a revived environment for entrepreneurs. On the return of graduates as part of the 20th anniversary of the business school, a gathering of senior students, university leadership and current students…

North Atlantic Airways is pleased to announce an expansion in flight frequencies from London Gatwick to the Cape Town route. As demand rises, Scandinavia is responding to more services to accommodate leisure and business travelers alike. Both Nordic have extended the season to eight months, adding the first flight of the new season departing from London Gatwick on October 2, 2025, and the last flight back from Cape Town on May 31, 2026. “Following the success of our inauguration season, we are seeing great opportunities in the South African market,” said Bird Nordhagen, Chief Commercial Officer of Nords Atlantic Airways.…