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Hon.
Tony Iju Nwabunike, the immediate past President of the Association of
Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), has emphasized that the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a remarkable opportunity
for Nigeria's economic growth.
However, he cautioned that the nation
must take decisive actions to fully capita… read more
The
inaugural Essence of Africa, Africa’s International Buyer Forum,
wrapped up after three days of vibrant networking, strategic meetings,
and insightful discussions, bringing together over 360 tourism
professionals from 37 countries.
This event successfully connected 130
pre-qualified international buyers with 125 African exhib… read more
In
a significant move, the government of Rwanda and American comedian and
television host Steve Harvey's company BILT LLC have signed an agreement
to promote tourism and investment in Rwanda. The agreement was signed
on Monday, December 16, 2024, with Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO
Francis Gatare representing the Government of Rwan… read more
A
unique piece of aviation history is now available to the highest
bidder, as the cabin of a former Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir)
Boeing 757 is listed for auction on Auctim.
This aircraft, famously
parked at Brussels Airport for years following the airline's bankruptcy
in 2016, had become a familiar sight for aviation … read more
The Seychelles Tourism Department
has initiated a series of training sessions aimed at assisting small
tourism operators in maximizing their revenue during off-peak seasons.
Running from November 18 to December 6, the program consists of 11 sessions held across Mahé, Praslin,… read more
The
Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is enhancing
its commitment to combat corruption within its operations and
interactions with stakeholders.
Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the Executive
Secretary, emphasized this dedication during a recent event in Yenagoa,
Bayelsa State, marking International Anti-… read more
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
in Johannesburg is currently experiencing challenges related to
aircraft refueling. This situation is affecting the usual refueling
operations for various airlines, which may lead to delays for some
flights.
… read more
Approximately 1.1 billion tourists traveled internationally during the first nine months of 2024, signaling a robust recovery in the global tourism sector, which has now returned to 98% of its pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN T… read more
Rural
destinations are solidifying their role as pivotal contributors to
sustainable tourism and community development, as the United Nations
Tourism organization announces its Best Tourism Villages for 2024. This
year’s selection features 55 villages from various regions worldwide,
chosen from over 260 applications submitted by… read more
The
Africa Visa Openness Report 2024, recently presented by the African
Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission (AUC), sheds
light on notable advancements in facilitating the movement of people
throughout the continent. Despite these improvements, the report
underscores that existing visa policies continue to hinder Af… read more