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Royal Caribbean International is re-entering the South African cruise market with Voyager of the Seas sailing a Cape Town itinerary in late 2025. The new itineraries were announced after the cruise line cancelled two repositioning cruises via the Red Sea and the Middle East earlier this month due to the ongoing security crisis… read more
A domestic carrier, Valuejet, has justified its reason for raising the standard of air travel in Nigeria, saying affordable, reliable, and customer-centric travel experience is not a thing that should be compromised.
Managing Director of the airline, Captain Dapo Majekodunmi, who urged Nigerians to explore the beauty and dive… read more
International aviation is one of the most regulated industries in the world. From safety regulations to security protocols to bilateral agreements about traffic rights, every small detail is usually subject to Government scrutiny and approval. Most notably however, even in the globalised economy of the 21st century, the airline industry’s access… read more
Uganda's tourism and cultural appeal dazzled thousands in China over the past two days as the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou jointly hosted the "Explore Uganda" Independence celebrations.
The events held at the Kempinski Hotel on October 12 and the Great Wall of China on October 13 were strategically desig… read more
A recent article in Platform Aeronaut titled ChatGPT Advanced Voice: The Future of Travel Booking or the End of OTAs? (read related article)
suggested that the latest reiteration of this genA… read more
Construction for The Residences at Meliá Seychelles is well underway,
with the development expected to be completed by the first quarter of
2026, which will then be followed by the official opening.
Already the main buildings for the business and leisure resort
project, undertaken by the Seafront Development Ltd, have… read more
South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced a significant increase in its flight frequencies to key African destinations, starting next month.
Starting in November 2024, SAA will operate 12 weekly flights to both RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in … read more
The South-West Regional Air Transportation Summit (SWRATS) 2024, organized by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has concluded with a call for the repositioning of the Nigerian aviation industry for financial capability and economic viability.
The one-day summit, held at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Isla… read more
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previously predicted, to reach a record US$1.5TN.
The rise of remote working during the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on corporate travel, compared to leisure travel,… read more
United Airlines’ summer 2025 schedule will feature several
destinations not served by any other U.S. carriers, including new routes
to cities in Greenland, Mexico, Mongolia, Senegal, and Taiwan.
The
Chicago-based airline says this expansion marks the largest
international growth in its history, with five nonstop fligh… read more
Royal Caribbean International returns to South Africa to avoid Red Sea crisis
Valuejet's second anniversary - Why we raised standard of air travel
From nationalism to globalism: The evolution of African airline ownership
Uganda showcases tourism, culture during 62nd Independence celebrations in China
The rumors about the end of the OTAs at the hands of AI are highly exaggerated
The Residences at Meliá Seychelles expected to open doors in 2026
SAA: More flights to key destinations
NCAA Summit: Stakeholders agree on need for commitment and intellectual exchange
Business Travel set to surpass pre-pandemic levels to reach a record US$1.5 trillion in 2024
United Airlines adds routes to Greenland, Mexico, Mongolia and more
