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• 27/03/2023 21:08

The changing face of the safari guest

Remember the days when African safaris were a luxury that was reserved for rich, retired couples making the most of their golden years? That picture has fundamentally changed.

Today luxury travelers to Africa are young (in their late 20s, 30s and 40s), savvy, and craving connection with others, with nature and with themselves. That … read more

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• 27/03/2023 21:01

Destination Zimbabwe shines at MATTA

Zimbabwe successfully exhibited for the first time at the recently concluded Malaysian Association Of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The fair ran for two days from 17 to 19 this month.

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), Executive Director for International Marketing, Mr. Jeffreys Manjen… read more

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• 27/03/2023 13:12

Here’s what’s on at WTM Africa 2023

WTM Africa, taking place from 3-5 April at Cape Town’s CTICC, expects to facilitate a record number of deals this year as registration numbers continue to grow.

“With a killer show programme and high-profile delegates expected to attend, it’s no surprise we’re seeing last-minute attendees jumping in line,” says Megan d… read more

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• 24/03/2023 04:36

Sierra Leone expresses preparedness for ICAO audit with BAGAIA’s assistance

The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SL- CAA) says, it looks forward to a successful audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). This is because the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Bureau (BAGAIA) said it has made progress with the Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau ( SL-AAIB) to… read more

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• 24/03/2023 04:35

Accra Weizo returns with a Bang after a 3 year break due to...

Accra Weizo Travel Expo is a travel event that seeks to grow seamless Travel  in West Africa and it is organised by Akwaaba African Travel Market in partnership with Ghana Tourism Authority.

West Africa is the biggest region in Africa with over 400 million people rich in culture and tourist attractions. It receive… read more

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• 20/03/2023 21:18

Africa Travel Week: More countries expected for exciting 2023 edition

Nearly fifty countries from four continents have confirmed participation for this year’s Africa Travel Week scheduled to come off at the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa from April 3-5.

Now in its 7th edition, Africa travel week has grown to be one of the continent’s major marketplaces for leisure, MICE and many segments o… read more

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• 19/03/2023 15:35

Angola invests in upgrades for M’Banza Congo airport

M’Banza Congo Airport in northwestern Angola is embarking on a €12.5 million ($13.4 million) modernization project, which will include operational, air traffic management (ATM) and communication systems upgrades.

Work on the airport’s ground and air systems is being performed … read more

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• 19/03/2023 15:24

Sierra Leone says new Lungi Airport, ICAO audit pass will boost International confidence

Sierra Leone Minister of Transport and Aviation, Hon. Kabineh Moinama Kallon has said that a pass in aircraft accident investigation coupled with its commissioning of a new international airport at Lungi on March 3rd, 2023 in the forthcoming International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Audit, will boost the confidence of intern… read more

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• 15/03/2023 21:29

Name changes for 2 more towns in the Eastern Cape

The South African Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has gazetted new name changes for South Africa. According to … read more

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• 15/03/2023 21:22

Lagos Airport closes its international runway for 2 months for rehabilitation

Lagos International Airport is the busiest airport in West Africa, handling over 90,000 aircraft movements per year. The airport operator periodically carries out maintenance on its infrastructure. This time, it is the main runway that will undergo a facelift.