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Indigenous Ghanaian tour operator, Riali Consult has been nominated
for the 2021 International Travel Awards under the Best Sustainable
Tourism Company.
Riali Consult has been in operation since 2004. It is an inbound tour
operator focusing on markets in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.
Not forgetting Domestic Touris… read more
A new report by Deloitte has revealed that Kenya's tourism sector faces an uphill task of recovery post COVID-19. Dubbed 'Economic Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on East African economies', the report estimates that tourist arrivals declined by 78.4 percent in 2020 compared to the 2019 average.
This translates to a 99.7 perc… read more
Not all Covid-19 vaccines are equal when it comes to freedom to travel, as some countries only accept people who have been vaccinated with certain vaccines, and not brands such as AstraZeneca and Sinopharm.
Several fully-vaccinated Namibians who have interests in European or the United States - be it family, education, business or r… read more
There are a number of key issues and concerns for businesses as they prepare for a return to corporate travel post-pandemic. If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that the constant changing of restrictions and requirements have made it nigh on impossible to plan.
However, with its positive impact on business perfor… read more
United Airlines Ventures (UAV) has invested in electric aircraft start up Heart Aerospace. The company is developing the ES-19, a 19-seat electric aircraft that has the potential to fly customers up to 250 miles before the end of this decade.
In addition to investment, United Airlines has conditionally agreed to purchase 100 … read more
Fast forward to 2021, and the pandemic has all but crippled the sector. Tourism demand – arrivals, travel, and the use of facilities and services – … read more
Ascenda, the technology company that makes banking rewarding, revealed consumer confidence in travel is returning quickly according to leading indicators from its bank solution TransferConnect, the global exchange for frequent traveller miles and points.
TransferConnect facilitates the exchange of rewards currencies between financial servi… read more
KLM customers travelling to a selected number of destinations can now have the necessary corona travel documents checked in advance. KLM’s “COVID-19 check | Upload@Home” is a new service with which the customer can travel well prepared and smoothly.
KLM understands that travelling with all coronavirus-related requirements can be a c… read more
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is offering free private airport transfers to and from Dubai for guests travelling in Economy to select destinations. Tickets must be booked by 11 August for travel by 30 September 2021. Travellers will also earn double Etihad Guest Miles on their flight too.
Guests travelling to Duba… read more
Tourism businesses and destinations are stepping up their commitment to sustainability. Aimed at reducing waste and pollution across the sector, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) is welcoming 32 new signatories, with every global region represented behind the shared goal.
The Initiative unites the tourism sector behind a common… read more
Ghana’s Riali Consult shortlisted for 2021 International Travel Awards
Kenya's tourism sector unlikely to recover in 2021
Tips for managing a return to corporate travel
UA hopes to launch electric aircraft by 2030
New global data on bank customer behavior shows travel is poised to recover faster than expected
KLM passengers can upload Covid-19 travel documents at home
Etihad Airways offers free chauffeur service to and from Dubai for Economy guests
Tourism takes action on plastic waste and pollution
