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President Ruto names Kenya’s New Tourism Minister
The President of Kenya Dr. William Ruto has nominated former Kitui Deputy Governor Peninah Malonza as the Cabinet Secretary for the expanded portfolio of Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage.
The President after his meeting with the outgoing cabinet of Uhuru Kenyatta announced a twenty three member team which will fo… read more
World Tourism Day 2022: Sector united around “Rethinking Tourism” for people and planet
Positive transformation for both people and planet was the central message of World Tourism Day 2022. Held around the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the Global Day of Observation emphasized the sector’s unique potential to drive recovery and deliver positive change for people everywhere.
Hosted by the Islamic Republic of Indo… read more
IBTM World reveals details of Association Leaders’ Forum
IBTM World 2022, which will take place at Fira, Barcelona, from the 29th of November to the 1st of December, has revealed first details of its Association Leaders’ Forum, which is scheduled for the day before the official start of the event on the 28th of November.
The Association Leaders’ Forum, curated by Stylianos Filopoulos, … read more
2022 Skytrax: FlySafair named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa
For the second year in a row, South African airline FlySafair has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa in the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Fastjet (Zimbabwe) came in second in the ranking, followed by Jambojet, fly540 (both Kenya) and Lift, also from … read more
WTTC publishes ground-breaking report on how Travel & Tourism can reverse nature loss
A new report published today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destructio… read more
AABSE 2022: NCAA canvasses technology use to advance passenger experience
NIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA) has implored both airport managers and airlines to adopt the use of technology to provide top notch passenger experience and a feeling of safety and security at the airports, as this will continue to help post-Covid-19 recovery of the air transport industry.
Director General, Nigeria Civil … read more
Tourism in Africa Following Covid-19
Tourism has been a fundamental component of the African economy for years, with many countries depending on the industry as a primary source of revenue.
In addition to supporting the economy directly through foreign currency, tourism in Africa has become a reliable source of income for many locals. Some of these individuals w… read more
Air traffic recovery is fast-approaching pre-pandemic levels
ICAO’s latest analyses reveal that air transport seat capacity and passenger totals globally have reached an estimated 80% of pre-pandemic levels, with passenger revenue at around 72% of its 2019 high point.
The number of air passengers carried from January to August of this year increased by an estimated 55% compared to the same pe… read more
Arabian Travel Market 2023 signs partnership agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), leading travel and tourism event for inbound and outbound tourism professionals throughout the Middle East, has signed an agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts, to become its Official Hotel Partner for ATM 2023, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1-4 May.
Leading international h… read more
Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2022 - March 2023) outlook
According to the findings of the Twenty-Sixth Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-26), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* ar… read more
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