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• 10/02/2021 03:27

Remote work, Tech and the future of Business Travel

With very little warning, the Covid-19 pandemic brought global travel to a standstill. Most individuals and organisations adopted remote work to reduce the spread of the virus. What’s more, business events and conferences transformed into virtual affairs with varying degrees of success. How will remote work and the future of business trav… read more

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• 09/02/2021 17:40

The Africa Hub launches - A new resource for those selling Africa

Launching today, The Africa Hub is a first- stop, authoritative and invaluable resource on Africa for Tour Operators and agents - specialists and generalists alike.

The Africa Hub is an online platform hosting webinars from experts – DMCs and other specialist partners (Zambian Ground Handlers, New Frontiers Tours, Grea… read more

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• 09/02/2021 17:40

Will Smith touches down in Namibia

American actor, rapper and producer, Will Smith has arrived in Namibia to start work on a history documentary, One Strange Rock.

Although news that the Hollywood star would be arriving in Namibia started making the rounds last month already, there was no clear indication when exactly he would be arriving to film … read more

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• 07/02/2021 06:44

Introduce policies that drive investments into tourism sector – TOUGHA urges Minister designate

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• 05/02/2021 18:55

WTTC says governments should focus on ‘high-risk travellers’

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling for governments to abandon the concept of ‘high-risk countries’ and instead focus on how individual ‘high-risk travellers’ are treated at borders.

WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is urging governments around th… read more

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• 05/02/2021 18:55

UNWTO begins preparations in earnest for 24th General Assembly

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• 05/02/2021 18:54

Rwanda has updated the current Covid-19 prevention measures

The Government of Rwanda has reviewed the current Covid-19 prevention measures and announced an update. The existing measures wi… read more

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• 05/02/2021 07:11

Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda among countries set to receive COVID-19 vaccine by end of February

Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda are all slated to receive COVID-19 vaccines before the end of February. In a report released on Wednesday by COVAX and the World Health Organization, Ethiopia will receive nearly nine million doses, the largest number of doses,  as per the WHO Emergency Use Listing… read more

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• 04/02/2021 20:31

Will the COVID Vaccine Signal a Return to ‘Normality’ for Business Travel?

Business travel took a massive hit in 2020 as COVID-19 led to travel restrictions, border closures and lockdowns. Many companies introduced complete travel bans for their employees, while others opted for essential travel only – with layers of approval in place and an increased focus on duty of care.

“As the vaccine becomes m… read more

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• 04/02/2021 20:31

49% say desire to travel impacts willingness to take COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly half of Americans (49%) say their desire to travel impacts their willingness to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a new study from The Points Guy. This includes 26% who say it has a major impact on their inclination to be vaccinated. This response was provided most by millennials, ages 24-40, (33%) and those earning… read more