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- This year, LAM has focused on bedding down its new international routes, notably Maputo (MPM) to Cape Town (CPT) and MPM – Lisbon (LIS). More long-haul and regional destinations are on the cards.
- LAM Mozambique Airlines remains a full participant of IATA’s BSP program (for settlements) and continues to operate and accept bookings through the BSP. Recently, the airline was working to resolve an issue with the IATA Clearing House, which manages interline payments.
- Flights from Maputo to Lisbon take around 10 hours.
- Look out for tactical fares on new routes between CPT and MPM and MPM-LIS.
- Domestic destinations include Maputo, Beira, Chimoio, Inhambane, Lichinga, Nampula, Nacala, Pemba, Tete, Quelimane, Xai-Xai (Gaza), and Vilanculos (Vilankulo). International/regional destinations: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Harare, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Dar es Salaam, and Lisbon.
- Book LAM Mozambique Airlines on Amadeus, Worldspan, or Sabre.
- By the start of 2024, Mozambique had extended its visa exemption program to 28 countries.
- On the East Coast of Southern Africa, Mozambique has a stunning 2,500km coastline that borders the Indian Ocean. Mozambique is excellent for diving, fishing, sandboarding, snorkeling, special interest tours, diving holidays, events, and incentive travel.
- Mozambique’s most popular drawcards are the Bazaruto Archipelago, Inhaca Island, Quirimbas Archipelago, Transfrontier Parks, tranquil beaches, and good safari options. While Northern Mozambique is generally avoided by visitors due to civil unrest, the resort islands of the South are typically regarded as safe and remain popular.
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Mozambique: The Ideal Destination for MICE Events
Destination Mozambique is a tourism ambassador for the destination and specializes in curated, tailor-made itineraries that showcase Mozambique’s most authentic and top experiences. The company’s co-founder, Nikki Wiedemann, told AirBorne that Mozambique stakeholders are working hard to grow inbound Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events (MICE) business.
Nikki said that some of the many reasons to choose Mozambique for your next event with confidence include the destination’s accessible and strategic location, visa exemption policy for approximately 28 countries, and excellent facilities and infrastructure.
According to Destination Mozambique, Maputo has more than 2,400 3-5-star hotel rooms. Nikki also highlighted Mozambique’s friendly and hospitable people, natural beauty, and unique adventure, eco, and conservation tourism experiences, which are sure to impress any incentive traveler or conference guest.
Mozambique’s economy is also diverse, offering a range of opportunities for new agency business and networking. Some of the big industries with potential for travel, trade fairs, exhibitions, and meetings include mining, energy, agriculture, health, and fisheries.
Travel Tip
Mozambique: The Ideal Destination for MICE Events
Destination Mozambique is a tourism ambassador for the destination and specializes in curated, tailor-made itineraries that showcase Mozambique’s most authentic and top experiences. The company’s co-founder, Nikki Wiedemann, told AirBorne that Mozambique stakeholders are working hard to grow inbound Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events (MICE) business.
Nikki said that some of the many reasons to choose Mozambique for your next event with confidence include the destination’s accessible and strategic location, visa exemption policy for approximately 28 countries, and excellent facilities and infrastructure.
According to Destination Mozambique, Maputo has more than 2,400 3-5-star hotel rooms. Nikki also highlighted Mozambique’s friendly and hospitable people, natural beauty, and unique adventure, eco, and conservation tourism experiences, which are sure to impress any incentive traveler or conference guest.
Mozambique’s economy is also diverse, offering a range of opportunities for new agency business and networking. Some of the big industries with potential for travel, trade fairs, exhibitions, and meetings include mining, energy, agriculture, health, and fisheries.
According to Destination Mozambique, Maputo has more than 2,400 3-5-star hotel rooms. Nikki also highlighted Mozambique’s friendly and hospitable people, natural beauty, and unique adventure, eco, and conservation tourism experiences, which are sure to impress any incentive traveler or conference guest.
Mozambique’s economy is also diverse, offering a range of opportunities for new agency business and networking. Some of the big industries with potential for travel, trade fairs, exhibitions, and meetings include mining, energy, agriculture, health, and fisheries.
