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President of NANTA, Mrs. Susan Akporiaye, has redefined the Nigerian domestic tourism ecology, with aggressive presence at the just concluded Obong of Calabar International charity Golf Classic, which took place in Calabar, Cross River State recently.
Globally, Golf has been adjudged as the game for top industry players and c… read more
Early this year Air Senegal had begun a new phase of ‘extremely rapid and accelerated’ development in line with the country’s ‘Emerging Senegal’ plan.
It was the first airline in Africa to take delivery of an Airbus A330neo… and then a second joined the fleet, connecting a dozen regional destinations and also serving Paris,… read more
The almost 70 per cent rise in domestic airfares have attributed it to the weakening exchange rate, paucity of operating equipment, high cost of aircraft maintenance and increase in the price of aviation fuel. THISDAY findings revealed that air tickets for economy class that were being sold between N20, 000 and N30, 000 in July, has now i… read more
Crisis communication plans are at the bottom of most destination marketers' to-do list, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the tourism industry's focus. Readiness for such incidents is why Bandwagon, a destination marketing firm, has been awarded two Marcom Awards for destination crisis planning and research projects during the pandemi… read more
Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance in
this year’s World Travel Awards. The annual awards cover multiple
categories and are awarded based on a worldwide poll of qualified
executives working within travel and tourism, and the consumer travel
buyer. The awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebr… read more
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arms of Alibaba Group Holdings, has partnered with Ethiopian Airlines to launch special cold chain air freight for the transportation of temperature-controlled medicines from Shenzhen Airport, China's first medical cross-border cold chain facility. Temperature-controlled … read more
The 2021 edition of the Paris Air Show, which was scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 June 2021, has been cancelled. “The decision is a response to the international health crisis and the large number of visitors that this popular show attracts“, the organisation wrote in a statement.
“This reasonable decision was agreed upon unanimously… read more
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has opened part of the first floor of the new terminal building to facilitate departing passengers with adequate space at the check-in counters while observing the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The revelation was made by the Ag Director-General UCAA Mr Fred Bamwesigye- dur… read more
Registration is now open for the premier edition of Africa MICE Forums, a series of interactive high-end events designed to connect pre-qualified MICE buyers and local suppliers through fun and authentic experiences across different host destinations.
Unlike other large gatherings, AMFs are intimate forums of about 40-60 part… read more
At least three local airlines have shown signs of early recovery from COVID-19 lockdown, with the reopening of closed routes and additional frequencies on traditional routes.
As of yesterday, airlines like Dana Air, Air Peace and Arik Air had received an additional capacity to expand operations across the local network. The d… read more
NANTA strengthens southern flanks, builds partnership on golf tourism, meets Ibom Air
Air Senegal seeks support and revival
Nigeria: Airline Operators explain hike in airfares
Covid-19 shows overlooked need for crisis communication plans in tourism
Star Alliance named World’s Leading Airline Alliance
Cainiao, Ethiopian Airlines partner to l...
The Paris Air Show 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Uganda: New airport terminal extension opens to passengers
Recovery in sight for aviation as local airlines scale up operations
