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George (Western Cape): George Airport (GRJ) is currently experiencing technical disruptions due to p
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced that George Airport (GRJ) in George in … read more
Air Peace boss receives Honorary Fellowship Award from CIBN
Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has been conferred with a Honorary Fellowship Award by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, at its 60th Anniversary Fellowship Investiture in VI, Lagos, on October 21, 2023.
The Fellowship conferment is in recognition of Onyema’s invaluable contributions to the Institute… read more
6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2023 breaks another record of success
Hosted by the Government of Botswana through the Botswana Tourism Organisation in collaboration with Africa Tourism Partners, UNWTO and AfCFTA, the 6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards was a resounding success.
Held from 04 to 06 October at the Grand Palm International Convention Centre in Gaborone Botswana, ATLF 2023 w… read more
Ghana Tourism Authority cracks down on over 1,700 unlicensed tourism enterprises
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has initiated a sweeping crackdown on a staggering 1,774 tourism enterprises that are operating without the necessary licenses.
This nationwide enforcement exercise comes in accordance with the mandate set by the Tourism Act of 2011 (Act 817), which empowers GTA to register and lice… read more
IBTM World 2023 unveils new technology ahead of smartest ever event
IBTM World is set to host its smartest event yet with the launch of innovative new technology designed to elevate the attendee experience and create better business results for all attendees. This is complemented by the return of old technological favourites that make IBTM World renowned for its ability to generate leads and get … read more
WTTC unveils theme and agenda for 23rd Global Summit
In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils the bold theme and agenda for WTTC’s 23rd Global Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda: “Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future”.
This year’s eagerly awaited Global Summit,… read more
Nigeria Immigration to acquire aircraft, deploy e-gate for facilitation
Acting Comptroller General Caroline Wuraola Adepoju reveals plans to acquire aircraft and drones for border security, emphasizing their inclusion in the upcoming budget.
She also announces the 2024 deployment of e-gates at all access points to enhance facilitation and reduce stress, discussed during the “One Impression” Inter-Agency Retr… read more
Touch Down Travels offers new travel experience, easy pay system
Touch Down Travels has unveiled an Experience Center in Almiralty road in Lekki, Lagos for people who desire to travel the opportunity to experience different destinations before actually travelling there.
The Experience Center on the Ground Floor, D’Galleria Mall on Admiralty way Lekki offers an array of destinations to different individu… read more
Tourism Equity Fund welcomed
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has welcomed Cabinet's concurrence for the implementation of the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF).
Following a protracted court case, earlier this year, an out-of-court TEF settlement was reached with the applicants and the court application was subsequently withdrawn.
The Department of Tourism has been gi… read more
WTM London highlights importance of sustainability to mark World Tourism Day
The organisers of WTM London 2023 – the world’s most influential travel & tourism event – are celebrating World Tourism Day by shining a spotlight on sustainability in the sector.
World Tourism Day is an annual UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) initiative to highlight ways the sector can help countries make progress towar… read more
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