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American Express launched the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, which provides a unique glimpse into consumer sentiment toward travel nearly one year after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Whether you’re dreaming of traveling again, or back on the road, one thing is clear: there’s a pent-up demand for travel and a c… read more
An innovative format for challenging times: a total of 3,513 exhibitors from 120 countries have decided to take part in the digital edition of ITB Berlin NOW from 9 to 12 March 2021. Tourism organisations and associations, travel technology providers, tour operators, the hotel industry and destination management companies (DMCs) are strongly rep… read more
Travel Restrictions
- 88% believe that when opening borders, the right balance must be struck between managing COVID-19 risks and getting the economy going again
- 85% believe that governments should set COVID-19 targets (such as testing capacity or vaccine distribution) to re-open borders
- 84% believe that C
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Etihad Airways has announced its financial and operating results for 2020, recording a 76% fall in passengers carried throughout the year (4.2 million, compared to 17.5 million in 2019) as a result of lower demand and reduced flight capacity caused by the unparalleled global downturn in commercial aviation.
As a consequence o… read more
The National Assembly, at the weekend has promised to fast track the construction of the International Airport in Wasimi Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The Assembly made the vow when the Senate Committee on Aviation, led by Senator Smart Adeyemi visited the construction site in Wasimi area of the state.
This was coming as the State Go… read more
The Tanzania Tourist Board has announced October 8-10 2021 as the date for the 6th Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE).
In a brief m… read more
Health Passport South Africa — a mobile app solution that offers
quick delivery of COVID-19 test results — is now available locally.
The platform is meant to help increase the safety of local events and streamline travel.
It’s the work of the Irish tech company ROQU Group, which focuses on facilitating COVID-19 testing f… read more
Africa Travel Week’s 2021 Content Programme is shaping up to be the best yet, with over 40 compelling panel discussions and presentations by industry experts dealing with some of the most immediate opportunities and challenges affecting Africa’s tourism sector in times of COVID-19 and beyond.
Held virtually over three days, from 7 t… read more
In the pursuit for excellence, organisations are constantly exploring new ways to work better and smarter. Sharing of best practice is a benchmarking mechanism which is at the forefront of many organisational strategies. Align to this, the Department of Tourism today hosted its 8th Sharing of Best Practices Workshop virtually with countri… read more
With the support of the French health authorities (DSAC OI, ARS and SAMU), the airline had undertaken a technical and operational feasibility study to operate long-haul flights for evacuation. This aims at unclogging health services in Reunion Island and Mayotte (Indian Ocean).
These operations require specific know-h… read more
Amex Travel launches Global Travel Trends Report one year after pandemic
Restarting the industry and ideas for recovering post-crisis are key topics at ITB Berlin NOW
IATA: Travellers are gaining confidence
Etihad Airways accelerates transformation plan
NASS to fast-track construction of Int’l Airport in Ogun
6th Swahili International Tourism Expo dated for October 2021
Digital health passport launches in South Africa
Africa Travel Week content programme tackles reigniting Tourism to Africa
Air Austral operates EVASAN flights between Reunion Island and Paris
