BA Boosts African Network

British Airways is increasing its presence in Africa with additional flights to Morocco. In October, the airline will fly to Marrakech 10 times a week and there will be three flights a week to Agadir. 
This complements its 16 other routes in 15 countries across the continent. Other recent schedule increases include three more flights to Johannesburg and double daily direct flights between Cape Town and London during South Africa’s summer peak season. 
In addition to its international network, British Airways’ South African franchise partner Comair operates over 700 domestic and regional departures a week in South and Southern Africa, including the recent addition of Maputo.

Kenya Airways Flies to Maputo

Commencing 10 June, Kenya Airways will introduce an additional flight from its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to Maputo, Mozambique.
 This brings to four the number of flights operated by the airline. The flying time is just over four hours, but the one-hour time difference between Kenya and Mozambique should be factored into scheduling.
 Flight code KQ740 will depart Nairobi on Mondays at 10h50 to arrive in Maputo at 13h55, whilst flight code KQ741 departs Maputo at 14h45 to arrive in Nairobi at 19h50.
The additional capacity is aimed at meeting the rising travel demand to the Southern Africa country, while allowing its customers in Mozambique to take advantage of the airline’s growing route network.

Tsogo Sun Commit to Big Investment

Tsogo Sun has announced that it has committed $100m towards the group’s hotel expansion in the rest of Africa, outside of South Africa, through the expansion of its hotel in Maputo and an acquisition in Nigeria. This brings the value of Tsogo Sun’s various investment projects under way to about $280m. The group said it will invest $30m in the expansion of its Southern Sun Maputo hotel in Mozambique, involving a complete refurbishment of the existing 158-room hotel.
 In addition to refurbishing rooms, public areas and expanding the restaurant, 110 hotel rooms and new conferencing facilities will be added. Subject to conditions including regulatory approvals, the group will also acquire a 75% stake in Ikoyi Hotels — the holding company of the Southern Sun Ikoyi hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.
Tsogo Sun has managed the hotel for the original developers since it opened in 2009. The group said investment, including loan funding, was about $70m. Tsogo Sun operates hotels in six African countries outside of South Africa, namely Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria and the Seychelles.

Rezidor Opens Maputo Radisson Blu

 Rezidor has opened the very first Radisson Blu property in Mozambique – the First Class Radisson Blu Hotel, Maputo. The 154-rooms hotel enjoys a prominent location overlooking the Indian Ocean, within easy reach of Maputo International Airport and downtown. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Maputo is located near famous sights such as the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, the Coconuts Entertainment Centre, the Polana Casino, the Natural History Museum and the Associação Núcleo de Arte, home to the studios of more than 100 artists, sculptors and ceramicists. Guests enjoy a range of amenities and Radisson Blu signature services, such as free high-speed Internet access. The Filini Bar & Restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine and wines. With its terrace, the airy restaurant is a great setting for a business lunch or dinner. The chic Oceano Bar is a lively place to catch up with friends; and the trendy Palmeira Lounge is another good option. There’s also the glamorous Pool Bar. Guests can relax in the hotel's sun tanning area or take a dip in the large outdoor swimming pool. They can also step up their work out routine in the hotel's fitness room, kitted out with the latest equipment. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Maputo is also ideal for events ranging from large conferences to board meetings: Facilities include three meeting rooms, a conference room spanning 252 square meters that can be divided into three, and a flexible pre-function area of 153 square meters.