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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
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 the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa,
Member States joined representatives from international organizations
and the private sector to focus o… read more
The booking volume among Nigerian travellers has dropped massively by 35 per cent as at June 2023 to 254,083 when compared to the same period in 2022.
A report presented by Dr. Gabriel Olowo, the immediate past President of Aviation Round Table (ART) at the Q2 2023 Brunch Business Meeting with the theme: ‘Aviation Rese… read more
After taking office, the current Director General of the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA), Mussa Mbura, promised to increase the number of 24-hour airports in the country by seven.
Because of the shortage of foreign currency and the ensuing rationing, Nigeria is now the world's leading recipient of blocked airline revenues (excluding Venezuela, which is a special case). To erase this "bad pupil" title, the West African country recently concluded an original agreement with Ethiopia - another country criticised for blocking … read more
ITB Berlin is offering the global tourism community even more
high-quality themed content in the form of newsroom articles, podcast
episodes and other innovative formats. Every month, ITB 360° devotes
itself to another pressing headline topic aimed at attracting the
industry’s attention and sparking discussion, including blended travel, … read more
Mauritius is gearing up to host African Tourism Ministers and
stakeholders for the 66th UNWTO CAF Meeting. The Meeting which will take
place at Le Meridien from 26 to 28 July 2023 is on the theme:
Rethinking Tourism For Africa: Promoting Investment And Partnerships;
Addressing Global Challenges.
The Commission meeti… read more
The 6th Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass 2023
collaborates with young entrepreneurs on Digitalization and
Technological Innovation. Evidently, the MICE industry has been
transformed by technology, which has played a vital role in elevating
this industry to new heights. From virtual events to event management
software,… read more
“Africa? I’m not sure we have the appetite for that kind of risk.” – US/European/Asian CIO/portfolio manager.
As an African private equity manager raising money from global investors, we’ve heard variations of the above statement many times over the years. It’s a point of view that often doesn’t permit for any serious engagement on the top… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2023
traffic data showing continued strong growth in air travel demand.
Total traffic in May 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers
or RPKs) rose 39.1% compared to May 2022. Globally, traffic is now at
96.1% of May 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels.
Domestic … read more
Will Kigali’s new projected airport make African aviation take off?
UNWTO members meet to rethink agenda for African Tourism
Nigeria booking volume crashes by 35% in june
Tanzania: Dodoma airport to go H24 from September 2023
Ethiopian Airlines recovers USD 100 million of revenue blocked in Nigeria
ITB 360°: The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show launches a new year-round content concept
Africa Business Tourism & MICE Masterclass to empower participants in Digitalization and Innovation
Strong Air Travel growth continues in may as load factor rises to 2019 levels
