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The largest telecom operator in France, Orange is considering a move into new markets in Africa, as it targets Nigeria and South Africa. Orange’s present portfolio in the Middle East and Africa, a total of 18 countries, is the company’s fastest-growing market.
According to reports, Orange believes it would benefit from… read more
Speaking after the Aviation Week webinar event Sebastien Fabre, Vice-President Airline & Airport, SITA said: “The past few weeks have seen airlines across the globe tentatively take to the skies. This is reflected in a resumption in activity across our network and improved baggage volumes, up 55% month-on-month in May where vol… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduced a free online interactive world map to provide travelers with the latest COVID-19 entry regulations by country. The map relies on IATA’s Timatic database which contains comprehensive information on documentation required for international travel. To keep pace with the dynamic s… read more
Recovery and resilience were the central themes as the members of the World Tourism Organization's Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) met for the 63rd time today. Reflecting the extraordinary circumstances, the meeting was held virtually, bringing together Ministers of Tourism from across the region with representatives of the Af… read more
A recent press statement issued by local health authorities in Sana’a over the weekend made mention of the “ineffectiveness and inefficiency” of the solutions and swabs that are part of the COVID-19 PCR testing kits provided to Yemen.
The statement went on further to say that as a result of this, false positive results were generated when … read more
We have put in place a number of measures and recommendations to continue offering you a pleasant journey while safeguarding your health, as well as that of your loved ones and our employees.Before your trip & upon arrival
Are you in good health? In case you or any accompanying passenger are feeling ill, please contact our Servi… read more
To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Program led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism– growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity.
The One Planet Vision for the Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on th… read more
According to COVID-19 consumer survey, 59% of respondents globally are always or often influenced by how well a product aligns with their financial constraints. The financial crunches will lead to travel postponements that can further lead to an increase in the travel costs. This could further slowdown the tourism industry’s recovery from the CO… read more
Angola on Tuesday awarded the licence for its fourth telecoms network to Lebanese group Africell, as sub-Saharan Africa's second-biggest oil producer opens other economic sectors to foreign competition.
Africell is already present in four African countries -- Gambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Uganda. Angola had awarded… read more
Zambia reopened its Nakonde border with Tanzania on Friday for cargo after a five-day closure of the key transit point for copper and cobalt exports and fuel imports, but people were still not allowed to cross, a provincial minister told Reuters.
President Edgar Lungu had shut the border on Sunday after the town of Nakonde recorded 76 case… read more
French telecom giant Orange considers foray into Nigeria and South Africa
Airlines: Smart technology will be fundamental
IATA interactive map with latest COVID-19 restrictions and real-time alerts
African Destinations Meet to Plan Growth and Sustainable Future for Tourism
WHO provided German-made COVID-19 test kits to Yemen and another 120 countries
Brussles Airlines: How to travel safely in the days of #COVID19
Upswing in travel costs can lead to slow tourism recovery
Angola Picks Lebanese Group Africell as Fourth Telecoms Operator
Zambia reopens border with Tanzania
