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How to revive African tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic
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
New global data on bank customer behavior shows travel is poised to recover faster than expected
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 passengers can upload Covid-19 travel documents at home
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 offers free chauffeur service to and from Dubai for Economy guests
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 takes action on plastic waste and pollution
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
Air is cleared as about 95% of SAA pilots vote in favour of settlement agreement
About 95% of the members of the SAA Pilots' Association (SAAPA) voted in favour of an in-principle settlement agreement offered by South African Airways (SAA), according to SAAPA chairperson Captain Grant Back.
"The in-principle agreement is now being put into proper legal context and language. In terms of the agreement, SAAPA members, who… read more
5 countries that are open to SA travellers and easy on the pocket
With most international borders closed, there are still countries which are welcoming South African travellers.
If you’re planning a trip without breaking the bank, the good news is that these below destinations are now cheaper to travel to compared to pre-pandemic years. According to Cheapflights, locals can explore their continent f… read more
What happens to Air Mano, the community carrier wanted by 4 West African countries?
Dozens of meetings were organised, thousands of dollars were spent on the feasibility study, and 7 years later, Air Mano is still in the car park.
This community company is the result of the will of the heads of state of the Mano River Union, a West African regional organisation created in 1973, put in hibernation, then re-launched … read more
Burkina Faso sets 2024 deadline for new Ouagadougou International Airport
The construction site for the Ouagadougou-Donsin international airport, which has been in gestation for some twenty years, was finally launched in November 2017.
Located 35 km north of the Burkinabe capital, it will replace the current airport built around the 1950s and now totally enclosed due to the spatial expansion of the population.
Osubi Airport resume operations 17-Months after closure
Osubi Airport near Warri in Delta State re-opens for normal flight operations after it was officially shut down in February 2020 under a new management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday with it hosting its first plane, AirPeace Hopper with registration number 5N-BUZ touching down at 8.40am.
Speaking at a brie… read more
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