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The stage was set for an electrifying showdown as Richard Quest, the
esteemed news anchor and business news aficionado, squared off against
Patricia de Lille, South Africa’s Tourism Minister, in a heated global
media face-off.
The adrenaline-fueled event occurred at the premier trade show,
Africa’s Travel Indaba, in the vibrant c… read more
Africa’s Trade Indaba, held at the Albert Luthuli Convention Centre
in Durban, has placed the spotlight firmly on women in the tourism
sector with sessions on women’s empowerment and another on including
women and youth in getting market access.
Deputy Tourism Minister, Fish Mahlalela got the ball rolling with a
pronouncement tha… read more
The 2023 Africa’s Travel Indaba in the vibrant and bustling city of
Durban was a grand affair when it kicked off with the Business
Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) session, featuring a line-up of
top-tier speakers who delivered riveting addresses.
Held at the iconic Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention
Centre, this p… read more
The 5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge is set to take place from May 31 to June 2, 2023, in Swakopmund, Namibia, hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism. Swakopmund is a coastal city west of the capital, Windhoek, known for its beautiful sandy beaches.
In collaboration with the UNWTO and… read more
In order to improve connectivity between the various regions of Nigeria, the government of President Muhamadu Buhari has made the construction and renovation of airports its main focus. The latest major project of his administration is the renovation and expansion of the Katsina International Airport in the northwest of the country.
All roads lead to Durban this week, as the 2023 edition of Africa's Travel Indaba (ATI)-- the continent's premier tourism trade show -- gets underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
Africa's Travel Indaba 2023, which takes place from Monday to Thursday, aims to reach pre-COVID-19 participation levels.… read more
During the dark days of travel restrictions, European airlines provided a neat demonstration of the limits of virtual meetings.
Top
airline chiefs on video link at an annual industry summit in 2021 were
left bemused when an online panel unravelled as the moderator’s line
failed. The host returned after chief executives tried to fill… read more
Nigeria High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Haruna Manta says he is impressed with the high profile intervention on joint Africa Tourism prosperity by National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), noting that the association cannot be ignored in the quest to address tourism trade matters in Nigeria and Africa.… read more
The president of long-haul carrier Emirates suggested on Tuesday that it could reach deals with more firms to share routes after the start of a similar arrangement with U.S.-based United Airlines.
Tim Clark, who joined the airline in 1985 when it was first launched, also suggests Emirates remains ready for expansion as the ca… read more
The Republic of Guinea and Burkina Faso are committed to more sustained relations. For the two West African countries, currently in bilateral consultations in Conakry, the field of air transport appears to be one of the privileged areas for the materialisation of the rapprochement of their economies.
Quest Means business at Africa’s Travel Indaba media Face-off
5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit moves to Swakopmund
Nigeria launches USD 51 million renovation of Katsina International Airport
Death of business travel has been greatly exaggerated
Intra African Travel: NANTA cannot be ignored, addressing difficulty in obtaining visas..
Emirates president says more airline alliances are possible
Guinea and Burkina Faso sign a memorandum of understanding on air services
