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The cost of the restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is there for all to see. Between January and May, the sudden and rapid fall in tourist arrivals cost an estimated $320 billion. That’s three times greater than the impact of the Great Recession of 2007-2009 on our sector – and this is just for the first five m… read more
“After the 2020 edition of Africa Travel Week was postponed, we
rolled out phase one of our strategy to enter the virtual space with the
introduction of our online platform, Africa Travel Week Connect,” says Megan Oberholzer, Reed Exhibitions Portfolio Director: T… read more
When economies around the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most large corporations instituted sweeping restrictions on travel and set high thresholds for exceptions. By April 2020, … read more
There’s nothing fun about being branded the ‘world’s most useless airport,’ particularly when that notion is so far away from the truth. But, despite four years of successful operations and barely a cancellation, Saint Helena Airportstill struggles to shake the label. In truth, this is perhaps the most important, lifechanging airport to h… read more
The low passenger trafficand industrial disruptions are making it extremely difficult for the airlines to continue as going concerns. When Nigerians airlines were pushing for the resumption of flight operations after the coronavirus lockdown, many of them knew that passenger traffic would be low, but there were others who were sang… read more
Ratings agency S&P Global on Friday affirmed its ‘AAA/A-1+’long- and short-term issuer credit assessment of the African Development Bank (AfDB) with a stable outlook.
The rating agency positively assessed the Bank’s very strong financial risk profile, very strong capital adequacy, strong funding and l… read more
The United Arab Emirates says issuance of visas to Nigeria was suspended temporarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic as against speculations of severed bilateral relations between the two countries. Earlier this week, a graphic from Flyworld travel and tour surfaced on social media, indicating that visa renewal for Nigerian… read more
Easyjet has announced it will increase the number of flights scheduled due to high demand, despite the continuing uncertainty caused by coronavirus. Johan Lundgren, CEO of the airline, said the increase in capacity will start over the next two months. He said: “I am really encouraged that we have seen higher than expected levels of demand… read more
On July 30th, a Titan Airways Boeing 757 successfully landed in Saint Helena. The aircraft is the largest passenger jet to visit the island and was an exciting day for Saint Helena Airport.
Titan Airways flew the Boeing 757 as part of a repatriation mission. The flight is bringing citizens back to the UK from Saint Hel… read more
WTM London– the event where Ideas Arrive – and Travel Forward – the travel and hospitality technology event co-located with WTM London – are working closely with partners and experts to ensure a safe and successful experience at ExCeL London (2-4 November 2020).
Detailed plans are being made for every aspect of the shows, whi… read more
UNWTO: Safe restart of tourism is possible
Africa Travel Week this September
St Helena Airport: Useful, Lifechanging, Gamechanging!
Nigeria: As airlines battle for survival
Easyjet feels high demand
