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OurAfrica.Travel 2023 Opens for Registration
The fourth OurAfrica. Travel virtual trade show will run from 20 - 24 February 2023 – offering an affordable, trusted, accessible and inclusive opportunity for the African & Indian Ocean Islands travel trade to connect with global buyers. For 2023 the trade show will see meetings condensed into five days, rather than two… read more
UNWTO Connects Tourism and Culture in Nigeria
Held in Lagos, Nigeria, the first UNWTO Global Conference on Linking Tourism, Culture and Creative Industries, celebrated the close ties between the two major sectors. Around 40% of all tourists cite culture as the main motivation for travelling, and UNWTO is leading the way in bridging the two areas, includ… read more
WTM London 2022 heralds huge increase in buyer attendance
An incredible number of travel professionals walked through the doors at World Travel Market last week, with over 35,800 people participating - exceeding expected attendance - and presenting over double the attendance than that of 2021.
One of the key attendee types at WTM London is global travel buyers - individuals with direct pur… read more
Family vacations in Africa more popular as destination post-Corona
Now that the Corona virus is making a lesser impact on society, many tourists dare to travel again and are also looking to intercontinental options. For Africa this means more European visitors to country’s like Morocco, Cape Verde, Egypt and Gambia. This conclusion is based on holiday bookings and search popularity rising post Corona. Especiall… read more
Kenya & Japan to introduce direct flights
Kenya could soon enjoy direct flights to and from Tokyo, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken has hinted.
The Ambassador indicated that he is exploring possibilities of commencing direct flights from Tokyo to Nairobi during talks with Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula on Monday.
The two also held discussion… read more
African passenger traffic up by 90.5 % in september – IATA
The Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) by African airlines increased by 90.5 per cent in September when compared to the same period in 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said.
Globally, the total traffic in September 2022 measured in RPKs rose 57 per cent compared to September 2021, while universall… read more
Food tourism sector market is expected a valuation of US$ 865.71 Bn in 2022
The food tourism sector is projected to reach a valuation of US$ 865.71 Bn in 2022. Sales are projected to increase at a 16.6% CAGR, with the market size reaching US$ 4,009.77 Bn by 2032.
The food tourism sector is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period. This is due to a variety of reasons including the rise of cultural … read more
Emirates Group announces record half-year performance for 2022-23
The Emirates Group announced its half-year results for its 2022-23 financial year. The Group is reporting a 2022-23 half-year net profit of AED 4.2 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), a record half-year performance, and a turnaround of almost AED 10 billion from its AED 5.7 billion (US$ 1.6 billion) loss for the same period last year.
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Kenya plans to build an all-cargo airport
There is a shortage of cargo to and from Kenya, which affects the export of the country's products. To address this shortfall, the government plans to build an airport exclusively for cargo.
The ITB Berlin Convention is repositioning itself
The ITB Berlin Convention 2023 is taking shape. From 7 to 9 March 2023 at the leading convention of the international tourism industry, the focus of ITB Berlin will be on proven quality and numerous innovations. Next year’s convention will also focus on solutions surrounding digitalisation, sustainability and resilience, and for attendees… read more
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