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Tunisair to Douala and Libreville
Tunisair from December 2024 intends to add service to Douala and
Libreville, as the airline filed operational schedule for combined 3
weekly flights, on board Airbus A320neo aircraft. Tentatively filed
schedule includes the following.
Tunis – Douala – Libreville – Tuniseff 16DEC242 weekly A320neo… read more
Global Business Travel industry spending expected to hit record $1.48 trillion in 2024
The business travel industry has proven itself resilient as it leaves the global pandemic behind and moves into a new era of post-pandemic stabilization. The forecast for 2024 predicts global business travel spending will reach $1.48 trillion USD by the end of the year, an increase on 2019 spending which was a previous record at $1.43 tr… read more
Nigerian Airlines and unending challenges
The Nigerian aviation industry is challenging for the country’s airlines. While the investors in the sub-sector are struggling to remain in the air, the sector challenges are weighing them down.
The operating environment in the Nigerian aviation industry is toxic and skewed against the country’s airline operators… read more
Lobito Atlantic Railway starts operations
The inaugural vessel has successfully docked at the mineral terminal of the Port of Lobito, managed by the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium. This consortium holds the concession for the operation, management, and maintenance of the railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The MV Lindsaylou, a bulk cargo vessel carry… read more
Transnet receives loan for South African rail network
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a substantial corporate loan amounting to US$1 billion to support Transnet, the national rail, port, and logistics company, in its comprehensive business recovery efforts. Additionally, AfDB is contemplating the allocation of two specific grants to further bolster Transnet’s various initiatives ai… read more
Max Air Aarcraft experiences multiple tyre failures at Yola Airport
A dramatic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Yola Airport when a Max Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft suffered a catastrophic tyre burst during take-off, leaving four of its tyres deflated.
According to a statement released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers and six crew … read more
Uganda's Tourist arrivals up by 26 percent in first half of 2024
Uganda's tourism sector is experiencing a significant boom, with a remarkable 26% increase in tourist arrivals during the first half of 2024.
Stakeholders say, this growth is driven by enhanced collective marketing efforts, MICE and improved infrastructure, underscoring the nation's rising appeal as a prime travel destination… read more
Global IT outage underlines Travel industry’s need for resilience
A flawed update by CrowdStrike on Friday caused a global IT outage, severely impacting the travel industry by grounding airports, canceling flights, and causing significant delays for travelers. The financial repercussions and damage to customer trust are profound, underscoring the inevitable nature of technological failures. While some … read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (July 2024 - November 2024)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period July 2024 to November 2024. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currentl… read more
WTTC announces powerhouse lineup for 24th Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its latest round of high-profile speakers for its upcoming Global Summit, featuring top leader… read more
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