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Air Belgium takes delivery of its first A330neo
Air Belgium, the full-service international destination carrier headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert in Belgium, has taken delivery of the first of two A330-900.
The aircraft is configured with 286 seats in a three-class layout (30 comfortable lie-flat business class, 21 premium-class, and 235 economy-class seats). The air… read more
Emirates and utu sign strategic partnership in drive to revolutionize Tax Free shopping experience
utu, the travel tech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Emirates in a bid to shake-up the VAT refund sector. Emirates is the first to join utu’s innovative new service based on deep industry experience that adds customer loyalty and rewards elements to the tax-free shopping experience for cross-border travelers.… read more
2021 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum set for Kigali in November
The 4th edition of Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards (ATLF) will convene in Rwanda from 24 to 27 November 2021. This years’ hybrid event (in-person and virtual) will incorporate Rwanda Travel Week with strict enforcement of Covid-19 protocols.
To be held in collaboration with Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda Convention… read more
Vaccines and reopen borders driving tourism’s recovery
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global… read more
Pan-African Open Skies agreement does not get traction
In November 1999, a group of African aviation movers and shakers met in Côte d’Ivoire to thrash out an agreement on integrating commercial aviation across Africa. The outcome was the Yamoussoukro Decision, a document supporting the liberalization of commercial aviation in Africa.
Single African Air Transport Market a work in progress… read more
Akwaaba African Travel Market to unveil Natural Wonders of Nigeria in November
The 17th Edition of the leading travel and tourism expo in West Africa, Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held on November 29 and 30, 2021 in Lagos.
A statement by Ikechi Uko, the organiser of the event said that the event would serve as the venue for the unveiling of the shortlist for the 7 Natural Wonders of Nigeria.
The… read more
Spotlightworkshops: Seychelles Virtual TravelExpo 12th/13th of October
At the Seychelles Virtual TravelExpo Travel Agents & Tour Operators can network with 15 partners from various Seychelles Service Providers; Hotels & Resorts, Air Seychelles, DMC’s and other Trade Partners involved in selling the Seychelles.Current Exhibitors List |
SA's Wolfgat named Best Restaurant in Africa
A new entry into the prestigious awards, Wolfgat nabbed the 50th spot, winning the title of Best Restaurant in Africa.
Located in the charming fishing village of Paternoster in the Western Cape, Wolfgat has received a string of accolades over the years in recognit… read more
UK removes 14 countries in Southern & East Africa from the Covid-19 travel "red list"
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has announced that the Covid-19 travel "red list" will reduce to 7 countries (Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela) and proof of vaccination will be recognised from 37 new countries and territories (including three countries from Southern and East Africa) from 1… read more
WTTC research reveals Travel & Tourism’s slow recovery is hitting jobs and growth worldwide
LONDON, UK - The Travel & Tourism sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one third in 2021, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says the recovery of the se… read more
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