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• 14/04/2023 05:25

WTM Africa 2023: Africa Travel Week Trends Report reveals Tourism Drivers for 2023

Leisure travel, and particularly safari, is driving the recovery of travel and tourism in Africa. This according to the Africa Travel Week Trends report released this week at World Travel Market Africa, being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week.

Data released by research firm ForwardKeys highligh… read more

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• 12/04/2023 20:52

GlobalData warns rising ransomware attacks posing major cybersecurity threat to travel and tourism

The travel and tourism sector has become a prime focus for cyberattacks in recent times, resulting in ransomware incidents arising from data breaches. Against this backdrop, cybersecurity concerns within the industry have escalated with a 4% year-on-year (YoY) rise in 2022, reflecting the prevailing sentiment, says GlobalData, a l… read more

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• 12/04/2023 18:52

Why successful campaigns use multiple advertising solutions

Travelers are shopping around more and that’s why your hotel’s visibility is essential when you’re trying to increase room bookings. This also presents hotels with a unique challenge: How do you balance budget constraints with getting in front of potential customers at the right time?

When you’re faced with empty rooms, it’s impor… read more

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• 12/04/2023 05:16

Somalia to print its National Currency for the first timesSince 1991

Somalia has prioritized the reestablishment of the nation’s currency, which will enable it to take full control of monetary policy, according to the governor of the country’s central bank.

Somalia has not printed new banknotes since descending into civil war after the government collapsed in 1991. Most of the bills that were … read more

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• 12/04/2023 05:08

A pilot makes an emergency landing in South Africa after the discovery of a cobra in the cockpit

The pilot of a Beechcraft Baron registered ZS-JYD made an emergency landing in South Africa after discovering a highly poisonous cobra in the cockpit of the aircraft, local media reported on Wednesday.

The pilot, Rudolf Erasmus, was flying with four passengers from Worcester in the Western Cape Province to Nelspruit in Mpumalanga Province.… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 11/04/2023 06:41

IATA: Air travel growth continues in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results.

Total traffic in February 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 55.5% compared to February 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.9% of February 2019 levels.… read more

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• 11/04/2023 06:34

Africa’s travel trade impression of WTM Africa 2023

The World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) provided a valuable platform once again this year for industry players to meet, network, gain new insights, and conduct business. A significant number of African national tourism agencies and private businesses in the sector participated in the show. With over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exh… read more

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• 04/04/2023 07:16

IATA launches “Focus Africa”

IATA launches “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas: safety, infrastructure, connectivity, finance and… read more

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• 02/04/2023 21:51

WTM Africa 2023: Innovative Sustainability Village introduced

WTM Africa will, once again, host the Responsible Tourism Africa Conference, as well as the Responsible Tourism Awards, in 2023. Further to this, the event will lead the way when it comes to sustainable conferences in Africa with the launch of a dedicated sustainability village. WTM Africa 2023 will take place from 0… read more

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• 02/04/2023 21:45

A new look Africa’s Travel Indaba launched

Africa's Travel Indaba is poised to energize attendees from around the world with its fresh new look when it kicks off in Durban from May 8th to May 11th. At a launch event held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, new Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, tourism industry leaders, and members of the media… read more