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SA economic growth driven by travel sector
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that the South African travel and tourism sector’s GDP will drive the national economic recovery consistently over the next decade. The forecast from WTTC’s Economic Impact Report shows the sector is forecast to grow at an average rate of 7.6% annually over the next… read more
South Africa announces e-visa portal for Nigerian travellers
Travellers from Nigeria to South Africa can now apply for visa online. South Africa’s Home Affairs Department announced the portal had been opened since August 19 this year for a pilot.
Firming up this was Chief Operating Officer of South African Tourism, Nomansonto Ndlovu who said that the new e-visa regime was part… read more
International Tourism Fair of Mozambique ”Fikani” makes a return
The National Institute of Tourism of Mozambique INATUR has announced the return of its flagship Tourism Expo, the International Tourism Fair of Mozambique (FIKANI).
INATUR confirms the Tourism fair will be held from 13-15 October 2022 at the Joaquim Chissano Conference Center in an area of 2,000 m2 in the count… read more
NCAA Unveils ‘Fly2Green Nigeria Initiative’ To Combat Air Pollution
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has unveiled the ‘Fly2Green Nigeria Initiative’ to promote a green environment and commemorate the third year anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the promotion of Clean Air for Blue Skies.
A statement by Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General, NCAA… read more
Africa hospitality sector ready to take off
As the South African and broader African hospitality market continues to recover post-Covid-19, investment and development activity is set to ramp up as the sector evolves past its biggest ever crisis, noted industry expert Wayne Troughton, the CEO of HTI Consulting.
“There are various themes and trends that are hot right no… read more
East Africa a trailblazer for open skies
The operationalisation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a crucial continental agreement to improve air connectivity across borders, is becoming one step closer to reality with the piloting of the initiative in the East Africa Community (EAC).
For the EAC partner states, a fully operational SAATM is expected to … read more
Hospitality Industry urged to provide quality service
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, (MOTAC), Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has underscored the need for industry players in the Tourism sector to provide quality customer service delivery. According to the Minister the inability for industry players to provide customers with the quality service delivery would make them find other options, as … read more
Air Tanzania continues working with Swissport
Since January 2020, Swissport has been managing the entire ground handling operations of Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) at Juilius Nyerere Dar es Salaam International Airport (DAR) and Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Swissport will continue to provide ground services, cargo handling and flight security for A… read more
Air Belgium appoints APG as its online GSA in Southern Africa
Air Belgium has chosen APG as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in South Africa and Namibia to further support their new routes to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with sales development activities, wide ranging marketing support, as well as reservation and … read more
Africa’s hospitality sector set to soar
As the South African and broader African hospitality market continues to recover post-Covid-19; investment and development activity is set to ramp up as the sector evolves post its biggest ever crisis, comments notes industry expert Wayne Troughton, the CEO of HTI Consulting.
“There are various themes and trends that are hot … read more
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