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#ATTS2021:Improved transport infrastructure needed for free movement of goods and people in Africa
Africa’s 54 states are home to some 1.38-billion people. It should be simple for people to move freely across the continent. Yet, … read more
Renationalization of Cabo Verde Airlines: Loftleidir still protests and tells its part of the "truth
The Cape Verdean State ordered the renationalization of Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA) on July 6, on the grounds that Loftleidir Cabo Verde, the majority shareholder (51%), did not respect certain agreements signed last March.
In a statement issued this week, the subsidiary of the Icelandic group Icelandair has come out of its silence to resto… read more
IATA urges Kenyan Government to reduce PCR test fees to boost travel
“Kenya’s air transport recovery is stalling and requires ongoing support. Among the interventions, we are urging Kenya’s government to reduce the cost of PCR tests for travellers, which, at roughly US$80 each, is significantly higher than the average in Africa,” said Kamil Al Awadhi, IATA’s regional vice president for Africa and Middle East.
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IATA slams NANTA, others over criminal BTA practices
IATA has flayed the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) warning it to ask it’s members to desist from criminal acts of issuing air tickets for Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) purposes to individuals who eventually void the tickets after gaining access to foreign exchange a practice called Ticket renting.
IATA described th… read more
Construction of Uganda Tourism School nearly complete
The Uganda Tourism School is due to be handed over to the government following the completion of physical works which stand at 89 per cent, officials have said. Works on the Shs24b facility started in 2018.
"We are now focused on achieving practical completion of the project as soon as possible while maintaining the highest quality … read more
ATTS2021 will reignite travel and tourism confidence in Africa
The overarching objective of the ongoing Africa Travel and Tourism Summit (ATTS2021) is to revive travel and tourism confidence among tourists and visitors to Africa.
This is particularly important to consolidate what the continent has chalked in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry. This… read more
AFRAA, UNWTO cooperate to restart Africa Tourism
UNWTO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) to work more closely together and strengthen the relationship between the aviation and tourism sectors.
The MoU was signed by Abderahmane Berthe, AFRAA’s secretary-general and UNWTO secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvilil. Under… read more
Qatar Airways joins ICAO Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation
Qatar Airways announce its participation on the Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), becoming the first airline in the Middle East to join the global coalition, reaffirming its commitment to work together with the relevant industry stakeholders, such as manufacturers, academia,… read more
US welcomes South Africans
The Biden Administration has taken the decision to allow vaccinated travellers into the US from early November, including traffic originating in South Africa. These passengers will require only proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test result prior to travel and, of course, the correct visa.
How governments in Africa can reawaken tourism
Speaking at Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit’s SMME Day on Sunday, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela said governments in Africa need to collaborate to reawaken the continent's tourism sector after the pandemic.
"The success of Africa’s tourism sector in the midst of Covid-19 hinges on increased col… read more
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