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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
South Africans who are planning to explore this summer season have plenty of travel options. As
countries get into grips with the pandemic and implement swift
vaccination programmes, more travellers have the opportunity to explore
the world once more.
Of course, some destinations may only accept fully vaccinated travellers, wit… read more
The reopening of the transatlantic market to European travelers, as well as a progressive easing of travel restrictions to Asia, will see passenger traffic across Europe’s airports surge in 2022, according to the findings of a report released by ACI Europe on the eve of its Annual Congress and General Assem… read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released its World Economic Outlook Database for October 2021 that features the organisation’s projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth for countries across the world. Here is how African economies are expected to perform over the coming two years, ranked according to anticipated growth in 2022… read more
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
Bookings on rise with U.S. soon to welcome visitors
African Travel Inc. introduces 'Pride Safaris'
An updated list of countries South African travellers can visit
