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.

CWT Expands African Presence

Carlson Wagonlit Travel has announced that it is expanding its African presence to Mozambique, through a partnership with TopAtlântico Mozambique, a subsidiary of the Portuguese travel management group, Espírito Santo Viagens.
 TopAtlântico, in partnership with CWT, has provided travel management expertise to corporate travellers in Portugal since 2002 and in Angola since 2006. Based in Lisbon, the company is a travel agency with over 600 employees. “Mozambique is an important and growing market for corporate travel,” said Helder Alves, Vice-President of TopAtlântico.
 In partnership with CWT, we will be handling the business travel needs of Mozambican-based companies, as well as those of overseas companies with investments or facilities in Mozambique that are looking for local support for their corporate travellers when they are visiting the country.”
 CWT has an operational presence in over 40 African countries. “Mozambique is the newest addition to the CWT network and is a key country for our energy services clients,” said Richard Saunders, Senior Director of CWT Global Partners Network for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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.