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FocusPoint International, a U.S.-based, market-leading global assistance company composed of an elite team of medical, security, legal and crisis response experts, announced the launch of their CAP Tripside Assistance (CAP) service plan for the consumer travel market, along with the recent ribbon-cutting of their new state-of-the-art, 22,… read more
South African Airways, SAA in conjunction with Travel & Business News has announced the commencement of entries for the 3rd South African Airways Essay Competition (SAAEC 2022).
The competition, which is presently open to secondary school students of all ages, is aimed at entrenching the values of patriotism, love for hum… read more
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town was named Best Airport in Africa for the seventh consecutive year at the 2022 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards™. … read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) published a new report on practical guidelines and case studies to support destinations in becoming more resilient and sustainable at its Sustainability and Investment Forum taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The report, ‘Enhancing Resilience to Create Sustainability in Destin… read more
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has just completed a three-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman. During her stay (from 12 to 14 June), the two countries, which have long and rich diplomatic relations, signed half a dozen memoranda of understanding, one of which covers the air transport sector.
On Monday 13 June, Oman Airports … read more
Federal government believes that a new runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, would go a long way to boost aviation economy given that the previous infrastructure is overburdened and in need of upgrades too.
Government made this known while also saying that it has handed over the construction site of Nnamdi Aziki… read more
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met to advance the recovery of tourism around shared goals and a common vision for the sector.
Held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 116th session was the largest meeting of the Executive Council since the start of the pandemic, with more than … read more
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has named Winnie Muchanyuka as the substantive Chief Executive. Muchanyuka replaces Dr. Karikoga Kaseke who resigned last year due to ill health. She takes over from Mr. Givemore Chidzidzi who has been with ZTA for the longest and also in his acting capacity as CEO.
Announcing the appointment… read more
Two organisations dedicated to improving travel and tourism will collaborate to advance the careers of African women in the travel and hospitality sector in Africa.
The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) and The African Association of Women in Tourism and Hospitality (AAWTH) will implement training and advance their… read more
African airlines operated around 76.6% of their 2019 capacity in the month of May, but traffic lagged at 66.3% of pre-COVID levels.
“Generally across Africa, passenger traffic volumes remain low because of the high ticket cost and travel apathy,” the African Airlines Association (AFRAA… read more
FocusPoint International launches global consumer travel plan “CAP Tripside Assistance”
South African Airways partner T&BN on Child Drug and Sexual Abuse
Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town named Best Airport in Africa again
WTTC publishes new report on destination resilience
Oman Airports to support the development of Kilimanjaro International Airport
New N92bn Abuja Airport 2nd Runway To Boost National Economy – FG
Turning point for Tourism: UNWTO Executive Council looks beyond recovery
Winnie Muchanyuka is new CEO of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
New alliance between Heritage Tourism Body and African Women in Travel
Africa’s Airlines face ‘Travel Apathy’ as they restore service
