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Namibia released rhino & elephant poaching statistics for 2022!
The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has released the rhino and elephant poaching numbers for 2022. According to the figures, … read more
Kasada to develop a dual-branded hotel in the Ddstrict of Angré, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Kasada, the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to hospitality in sub-Saharan Africa, announced today that it will build a new dual-branded hotel in Abidjan within the largest retail-led mixed-use development currently being developed by HCCP. The complex, scheduled to open in 2024, will seek to be certified… read more
Refurbished Maun International Airport (MUB) in Maun officially opened
The President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has officially opened the refurbished Maun International Airport (MUB) in … read more
Ethiopian Airlines to start passenger service to Copenhagen
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to Copenhagen, Denmark as of 22nd of May 2023. The new flight will be operated five times a week except on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Regarding the new flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin Tasew said, “We areglad to open a new route to … read more
Ibom Air announces a delay in the delivery of its first Airbus A220-300
As a prelude to its regional expansion, Ibom Air placed an order for ten Airbus A220-300s at the Dubai Air Show in November 2021. However, the European aircraft manufacturer was a little too optimistic about delivery dates and has been forced to revise its schedule.
Ghana Airlines interested in ATR aircraft for its launch fleet
Ghana Airlines is expected to commence operations later this year. While it is certain that it will start with a fleet of turboprops, the future Ghanaian parastatal is still studying market availability.
UNWTO at FITUR 2023: Investing in a diverse, sustainable future for Tourism
At FITUR 2023, UNWTO served as the bridge between public and private leaders to advance plans to build a more diverse, resilient and sustainable tourism sector.
With the latest UNWTO data pointing to a return to pre-pandemic arrival levels in some world regions in 2023, Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili once again joined His… read more
Nairobi to make Kenya Airways financially self-sufficient by December 2023
Loss-making since 2013, Kenya Airways (KQ) is aiming for profitability within a year. To achieve this, the Kenyan parastatal airline must first break its dependence on public finances. The government of William Ruto has made this a priority in its 2023 budget policy statement - the first to be drawn up under the new administration.
Flights to resume between South Africa and Madagascar
Airlink will resume flights linking Johannesburg (JNB) and Antananarivo (TNR) later this month following the lifting of Madagascar’s ban on air services to and … read more
FiturNext 2023 unveils “Towards a regenerative tourism” report
FiturNext, the FITUR Observatory dedicated to promoting good tourism practices that value sustainability in alliance with CAF – … read more
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