Ethiopian Flies to Seoul

On 18 June, Ethiopian Airlines will commence scheduled four weekly flights to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea.

Urban Hip Hotels Unveils The Highlander

Urban Hip Hotels has refurbished the Peebles Country Retreat & Spa in the town of Dullstroom in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

Comair Celebrates Inaugural Maputo Flight

British Airways (operated by Comair within southern Africa) has launched its flights between O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and Maputo International Airport in Mozambique.

SAA and Etihad Sign MOU

South African Airways and Etihad Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding allowing the two airlines to introduce a comprehensive range of codeshare and interline air services, as well as explore synergy and efficiency opportunities.

SAA Borrows R1.5bn for Operations

According to fin24, South African Airways has borrowed R1.5bn from two banks to keep operations running while the airline comes to grip with high fuel prices and its loss-making long-haul business.

Grace Hotels Expands into North Africa

According to breakingnewstravel, luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, is expanding into the North Africa region through the acquisition of the Les Terres M’Barka, a property located near the village of Tameslouht, 22 kilometres south-west of Marrakech, Morocco.

Etihad and Air France Strengthen Ties

Strategic partners Etihad Airways and Air France have announced a number of new codeshare destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe for 2013.