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Four African airlines have already ceased operations
Four airlines across Africa have ceased operations due to the impact of Covid-19 and two are in voluntary administration, with many more in serious financial distress expected to fold without committed relief.
This is according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which said in a statement on Wednesda… read more
NANTA ready to kick out imposters who parade as travel agents, inaugurates Committees
Mr. Yinka Folami, VP NANTA Lagos zone, said, among the responsibilities of one of the Committees was to kick out touts or those he referred to as pot mantle and briefcase travel agents who have wreck havoc on innocent travelers.“The primary essence is to eradicate touting from our chain and we want to eradicate unevenness from our practices, we … read more
UNWTO: Coordination vital for tourism recovery
Consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of tourism. The Sixth meeting of the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee reminded participants of the need to work together as the only means of advancing the su… read more
A Tourism Hero: Agnes Mucuha of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents
Agnes Mucuha is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents in Nairobi, and she is now a tourism hero and was added to www.heroes.travel. She told eTurboNews today: “It is with great humility that I am writing to accept my nomination to the International Hall of Tourism Heroes. I am deeply honored to know … read more
ICAO secretary general reports 'troubling dip' in travel recoveries
Downturns in air transport have significant and cascading impacts on tourism and hospitality markets all over the world, and recent slight upturns have been insignificant when compared to how severely global air transport and tourism have plummeted due to COVID-19.
This message was underscored today by … read more
Visitors to Seychelles could 'Work-From-Home' during beach vacation
The Seychelles Tourism Board is encouraging visitors to use the island nation as a home office, combining a bit of work with a holiday visit during a time when much of the world is embracing work-from-home policies as part of COVID-19 prevention measures.
"STB is looking at how to bring into the country visitors who will s… read more
Rwanda ratifies Continental Aviation Constitution
Last week, Rwanda approved the revised African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) constitution, becoming the 13th African state to ratify this establishment.
The constitution, which seeks to promote coordination, better utilisation and orderly development of African air transport systems - will enter into force a… read more
New Covid-19 testing options rolled-out at Heathrow
A new pre-departure rapid testing facilities has been launched at Heathrow. The testing facilities, a UK first, are described by officials at the airport as a critical step in the recovery of the aviation sector, restoring traveller confidence and re-opening routes from the UK to the rest of the world. They will be run by Collinson… read more
Nokia Set To Build Mobile Network On Moon
Struggling to get a phone signal at home on planet Earth? Perhaps you’ll have better luck on the moon.
Nokia has been selected by NASA to build the first cellular network on the moon, the Finnish company said on Monday, as the U.S. space agency plans for a future where humans return there and establish lunar settlements.
NASA … read more
Air travel records low COVID-19 infections with 44 total cases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has demonstrated the low incidence of in-flight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since the start of 2020, there have been 44 cases of COVID-19 reported in which transmission is thought to have been associated with a flight, inclusive of confirm… read more
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