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“These have been the best virtual tourism masterclasses that I have ever attended. Crystal-clear facts and a realistic outlook presented extremely well by personable presenters. The recordings are an absolute must-watch!” That’s the feedback from Gisela Piercey, Founder of African Twist Travel and attendee of Africa Travel Week’s (ATW)… read more
Authorities in Addis Ababa on Monday banned flights in Benishangul-Gumuz region, where the massive Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is being built. Officials cited security reasons behind the closure of that region's airspace amid unresolved agreement between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt on the use of the waters of the N… read more
Ahead of the G20 summit of the world’s largest economies, which includes a dedicated tourism segment, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as the two parties work together to restart global tourism. Highlighting UNWTO’s unique status as a bridge b… read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for signing the instruments of ratification of the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) arrangements with United States, Morocco, India and Rwanda.
Chief Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace in an interview with aviation journalist, described the signing of the agreements as … read more
One of Africa’s leading tourism magazines, Nomad Africa, has been nominated as one of the top three (3) nominees for the upcoming Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2020 in the category: Outstanding Africa Tourism Media and Marketing Award.The news comes on the back of the magazine’s growing acceptance in Africa and internationally, … read more
Business is booming at the Aliaga Shipyard in western Turkey, where five hulking cruise ships are being dismantled for scrap metal sales after the COVID-19 pandemic all but destroyed the cruise industry.
Ship recycling in Turkey is carried out in an industrial zone that is state-owned and leased out to private compa… read more
The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman, has noted that in spite of difficulties being faced by the hospitality sector, the emergence of a voice that helps to push its agenda through advocacy is always welcome as it only sets to improve on standards which rubs off the entire tourism ecosystem. Mr. Agyeman made the … read more
The third edition of the pan-African travel showcase, Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take off in Kigali, Rwanda this October. The pan-African tourism leadership event had to postpone the event from the initial July 2020 to 19-21 October 2020 as result of the coronavirus pandemic.
ATLF is a Pan-African dialogue p… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. In response, early on IATA froze recruitment, drastically reduced its spending and its senior management took voluntary pay cuts.
On 1 October IATA proposed an organizational restructuring including a headcount reduction of around 22%… read more
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the ten finalists of the Inspiration Africa Branding Challenge challenge. The Africa Tourism Organization (ATA) a US Based African/diaspora tourism Organization lead the pack of 10.
Against the current backdrop of heightened uncertainty as a result of the coronavirus … read more
Africa Travel Week rolls out final phase of Meetings & Masterclasses
Ethiopia bans flights over Nile mega dam
UNWTO and IATA sign agreement to restore confidence in international aviation
Air Peace Chairman Commends Buhari Over BASA Arrangements With US, India, Others
Nomad Africa Magazine gets nominated for the Africa Tourism Leadership Awards
Destroying Cruise Ships is big Business in Turkey
Ghana: Hospitality Professionals Network Inaugurated
Finalists of UNWTO Africa Branding Challenge Announced
