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IATA: New Travel Agency Commissioners announced
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) and the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations (UFTAA) announced the appointment of Travel Agency Commissioners.
The Travel Agency Commissioner Program was established 30 years ago and resides within the Travel … read more
Turkish Airlines expects ASKs to reach 45% of 2019 levels in 4Q2020
Turkish Airlines announced (04-Nov-2020) it expected to reach 45% of 2019 level passenger capacity (ASKs) in 4Q2020.
Turkish Airlines Group expects a faster recovery than its competitors in financial and operational results, particularly due to the faster recovery in ethnic and opportunistic leisure passenger segments.
ACI World: 48% of travellers likely to fly within the next three months
Airports Council International (ACI) World published (04-Nov-2020) results from its ASQ Global Traveller Survey, reporting 48% of travellers considered themselves likely to travel within the next three months.
ACI attributed this to a strong level of confidence in the environment safety provided by airport… read more
Nigeria: Sirika Warns Airline Operators Against Blame Game
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has warned members of Airlines Operators of Nigeria against blaming the Ministry and agencies under it for the unsavoury operating environment and decline in profit in the sector. Senator Sirika gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja, at the conclusion of the three day public hearing on th… read more
Starts today: Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean Islands Virtual TravelExpo
Houston Travel Marketing Services have pleasure in inviting you to attend the Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean Islands Virtual TravelExpo on 04 – 05 November 2020.
At Spotlight Virtual TravelExpo Travel Agents & Tour Operators can network with 25 Hotel Groups, Airlines, Tour Operators, Resorts, Tourism Organ… read more
Aviation Leaders to define the roadmap for recovery
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and TAAG Angola will host the 52nd Annual General Assembly in a virtual format on the 09 and 10 November 2020. The premier African air transport industry event will gather over 500 high profile African and global aviation leaders to draw a roadmap for a successful restart and recovery… read more
Emirates CEO predicts Global Aviation: You are part of it!
Sir Tim Clark is ready to share is vision, how will the aviation industry will be shaping and look like in 2025? “The pandemic is a glitch,” said Sir Tim Clark, the world’s most different airline CEO. Sir Tim Clark is the President of Emirates Airlines. He is the man who works more out of the box than any airline chief.
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East Africa Bank opens new headquarters in Djibouti
East Africa Bank (EAB) is on the path to becoming one of the top financial institutions in the region. The bank has its services available in 15 locations in Djibouti and is targeting to have more physical presence in the country and venture into Ethiopia, and other Eastern African countries.
The expansion reson… read more
IATA upgrades Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) and will also no longer charge travel agencies to use the service. With the improved overall user experience, agencies can now self-manage their profile online, simplifying the processes for both themselves and the travel s… read more
New research report: The Youth Travel Industry and COVID-19
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced the release of a new publication titled The Youth Travel Industry and COVID-19.
This report provides a summary of survey results derived from the WYSE Travel Confederation COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey for the period March – Augus… read more
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