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Where does the Airbus A380 fly?
Following the resumption of Airbus A380 service by Lufthansa and Etihad Airways in June and July, respectively, there are now 10 carriers offering flights using the aircraft type in August 2023.
Emirates Airline accounts for about 68.6% of the capacity available this month, with 2.4 million seats available across 4,649 fli… read more
The Africa Showcase Roadshow makes a return to North America in September
The highly anticipated annual Africa Showcase roadshow is set to return this September, offering an exceptional opportunity for travel industry professionals to connect with an extensive array of leading African suppliers. With an impressive lineup of African experiences and properties, the event promises a dynamic blend of networking, … read more
Zimbabwe to host UNWTO Media and Communications Training
Zimbabwe will host the UNWTO Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa workshop in November.
This will boost the country’s efforts to host global events. Win… read more
NCAA says aircraft under Nigeria registry alone shows enormous responsibility, cautions against demo
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) revealed that Nigeria has more aircraft in its registry than the entire West African countries put together stating that that alone shows the enormity of the task before the regulatory agency.
This is coming as it appealed to industry players and commentators not to criminalize it… read more
Mauritius Prime Minister showcases sustainable tourism recovery model at 66th UNWTO CAF Meeting
During the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa, Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, showcased Mauritius as a leading example of sustainable tourism recovery amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing the three-day meetings at Le Meridien in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius, he u… read more
Rwanda Elected Executive Member of Global Tourism Body
Rwanda has been elected as a member of the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) during the 66th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa.
UNWTO is an agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
The UNWTO Executive C… read more
Ghana elected to UNWTO executive council
Ghana has been elected to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Executive Council after she polled 17 votes out of the 20 valid votes cast at the UNWTO Commission for Africa meeting in Mauritius on Thursday.
Five other countries also got elected to the council but with lesser votes. These countries are Nigeria… read more
UNWTO Members convene in Mauritius to rethink agenda for African Tourism
Tourism leaders from across Africa have met to rethink and realign the sector’s role as a driver of development and opportunity across the region.
At the 66th meeting of t… read more
Zim to host UNWTO media training
Zimbabwe which is promoting its Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism has received a major boost as it is set host the UNWTO Communication, Media and Tourism Training.
The training is set for the 13-15 of November in the resort town of Victoria Falls.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA… read more
Will Kigali’s new projected airport make African aviation take off?
CNN has just published a very detailed article which discusses the construction of a new $2 billion airport in Rwanda, located 40 kilometres south of Kigali. The airport aims to become the centrepiece of Africa’s aviation industry, capable of accommodating 8 million passengers initially and over 14 million in the future. It will also have… read more
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