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The founding CEO of the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO), Myra
Sekgororoane has been announced to depart the organization after two
years since her return to the organisation.
Myra was reappointed to head BTO in 2019 after a brief hiatus earlier.
BTO Board Chairman, Boitumelo Sekwababe said in a statement that Myra will le… read more
COVID-19 Travel Pass will give travelers a way to display test results and confirmation they’ve received a vaccine; IATA’ statement comes after Europol issued a warning about criminals selling fake COVID-19 test results to travelers
The international airline industry organization made an announcement today that its COVID-19 travel a… read more
The R10bn earmarked by National Treasury for the purchase and
delivery of COVID-19 vaccines over the next two years – as announced by
Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweniduring his Budget Speech 2021 yesterday (February 24) – will go a long way towards stimulating travel.
“This will give travellers the confidence and pe… read more
Buyer Registration opens
for Spotlight on East Africa Virtual TravelExpo
Houston
Travel Marketing Services are inviting the trade to register as Buyers to
attend Spotlight on East Africa Virtual TravelExpo on 25th February.
Spotlight on East Africa Virtual TravelExpo in
association with… read more
A special package that focuses on bringing business, providing
industry insights, trends and connecting African tourism and travel SMEs
to buyers has been incorporated into the novel Africa Travel Week (ATW) virtual event for this year.
The package gives SMEs access to multiple channels to showcase and do
their busine… read more
The outlook for global airlines in 2021 has worsened compared to forecasts in December as governments impose stricter travel restrictions to curb new variants of the Covid-19 virus, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata).
Airlines' total cash burn is now forecast to increase to between $75 billion and $95bn this ye… read more
At least 52 of around 100 air carriers currently banned from operating in Europe are based in Africa. Their problem? Unacceptable safety standards, many rooted in maintenance. Chuch Grieve reports.
The EU Air Safety list pulls no punches. It lays the blame on “the authorities with responsibility for regu… read more
Nigeria’s currency on Tuesday gained 0.34 percent to close at N408.60k per dollar compared to N410.00k closed since two days at the Investors and Exporters (I& E) forex window, data from FMDQ on Tuesday showed.
The gain recorded by Naira in the I& E window, Ripples Nigeria gathered was due to improved liquidity in the market as for… read more
Nearly 1 in 3 rewards cardholders (31%) did not redeem any rewards in 2020, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Meanwhile, 46% of rewards cardholders who redeemed rewards in the past year did so for something of substantial value, like $300+ in cash back/gift cards (30%), a free hotel stay (15%) or a free flight (11%).
While 55%… read more
EK215 to Los Angeles supported by over 70 vaccinated frontline team members across the operational spectrum Close to 26,000 of Emirates Group’s frontline aviation workforce already vaccinated with two doses
Honouring its commitment to the health and safety of its employees and customers, Emirates today has become among the first airlines i… read more
Myra Sekgororoane bids final farewell to Botswana Tourism Organisation
IATA's COVID-19 Travel Pass to launch by March
National budget: Vaccine regime will stimulate travel & tourism
Today: Spotlight on East Africa Virtual TravelExpo in association with ATTA
Africa Travel Week 2021 introduces unique package for Tourism SMEs
Time for Africa to repair its safety standards...
Naira Records Gain Against US Dollar
Emirates operates first flight operated by fully vaccinated frontline
