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ACCORDING to professional airline executive and aviation consultant, Sean Mendis, African governments are investing millions of dollars and 5-10% of their Gross Domestic Products (GDP) to finance vanity projects like airline establishment at the cost of true economic development.
This is just as he said corporate governance as regard… read more
UNWTO joined the Advanced Leadership Foundation and the Incyde
Foundation of the Chambers of Commerce of Spain for the opening day of
the Future of Tourism World Summit (26-27 October 2021). The Summit
represents the first time the sector has been brought together to look
ahead held since the start of the pandemic.
Highlig… read more
A crosssection of Ugandans on social media on Thursday expressed anger over the shabby way in which Covid-19 tests for people coming into the country through Entebbe International Airport were being conducted. A screenshot of a post by a one Philippe Breul was widely shared. His message: "Don't come to Uganda by airport. People waiting al… read more
The UN Security Council on Friday called on all sides to resume negotiations toward a solution in Western Sahara as it renewed a UN mission in the disputed territory for one year.
The resolution was spearheaded by the United States, which under former president Donald Trump broke with the world to recognise Morocco’s claim to the territory… read more
This airport, built by a local company with its own funds, will help boost and enhance the tourism potential of the Ennedi region, one of the most beautiful in the Sahel.
WTM Africa has had an excellent response to the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards this year — with some inspiring, innovative and scalable solutions from the African region to tackle the challenges of sustainability. The best African entries will be included in the Global Gold Awards that are currently being assessed by the global judging pa… read more
Airbus, Dassault Aviation, ONERA, the French Ministry of Transports and Safran have launched the first in-flight study of a single-aisle aircraft running on unblended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
During the flight test over the Toulouse region on 28 October, one CFM LEAP-1A engine of an Airbus A319neo test aircraft operated on 100% SAF… read more
The upcoming reopening of U.S. borders to foreign visitors on Nov. 8 has many in the U.S. travel industry giddy with expectation. "I would describe the mood as complete elation," said Fred Dixon, CEO of NYC & Company. "We've seen bookings go up almost immediately."
He added: "Our most popular season is in front of us, with the Christma… read more
African Travel Inc. has introduced dedicated Pride Safaris for the LGBTQ community, including a new Southern Africa President's Family Safari.
African Travel president Sherwin Banda said Pride Safaris uniquely cater to the LGBTQ community. During these trips, LGBTQ travelers can rest assured they will be staying at camps that… read more
There was very little change in global capacity last week (w/e Oct. 24, 2021), compared with the previous seven days, as the total number of seats worldwide remained just over 79 million. The figure means capacity now stands at 71.1% of pre-crisis levels.
On a regional basis, capacity … read more
Many African governments investing millions in vanity projects
Tourism’s sustainable future outlined at Barcelona summit
Clean up Covid-19 test mess at Entebbe airport
UN Security Council renews Western Sahara mission
Chad sets the completion of the Amdjarass international airport for the first quarter of 2022
WTM Africa unveils second edition of the responsible tourism awards
First Airbus A319neo flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel
African Travel Inc. introduces 'Pride Safaris'
