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Major new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that as the global Travel & Tourism sector begins to recover from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, its contribution to the global economy could reach $8.6 trillion this year.
In 2019, before the pandemic struck, the Travel & Touris… read more
The lingering effects of COVID-19 and the growing impact of climate change have shaped the behavior of travelers recently and will force the travel industry to evolve.
These are the findings of a new report, that surveyed 2,000 adult travelers across the … read more
In September 2019, Ebonyi State had obtained the approval of the federal government for the construction of an airport with international status. This is a boon to the economic potential of this mainly agricultural state in south-eastern Nigeria.
The construction site of the Ebonyi airport is progressing well and should be delivered… read more
Stakeholders in the tourism and travel industries have agreed to partner in order to significantly resuscitate the sectors which have been adversely affected by the restrictions occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic.
During a consultative forum hosted by the African Travel & Tourism Association, (ATTA), the stakeholders who included the … read more
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) marked another milestone in its journey to advance sustainability and drive impactful initiatives in the business travel industry with its announcement that Delphine Millot has joined the association in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Sustainability.
“Sustainability… read more
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) announces partnership with NHY Group, Ethiopia’s leading distributor in travel retail and hospitality, to elevate the lounge experience in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), one of the major transport hubs in Africa.
Plaza Premium Lounge Ethiopia is set to open in March this year at… read more
Announced in July 2021, the future pilot training centre of Air Djibouti is the result of a cooperation with Canada. The Djiboutian carrier intends to give an international dimension to this innovative project of its kind in the Horn of Africa.
Air Djibouti, in partnership with International Pilot Academy, proceeded this Thur… read more
Airbus A380 aircraft can be seen flying over various African countries including South Africa, Egypt and Algeria. But not one of the plane’s carriers is, or has been, based or registe… read more
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period January to May 2022.
According to the multi-model rainfall forecast, the larger part of … read more
With its annual ITB Book Awards, ITB Berlin recognises publications from Germany and abroad, written mainly in German, but also in German translation. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic there will be no in-person ITB in Berlin this year. This affects the ITB Book Awards ceremony, which traditionally takes place every year in March at the Wo… read more
Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to global GDP could reach $8.6 trillion in 2022, says WTTC
Most people are positive about travel despite COVID-19
The Ebonyi airport in south-eastern Nigeria is expected to become operational by June 2022
Tourism and Travel stakeholders partner to recover sector
GBTA appoints new Executive to advance its sustainability mission
Plaza Premium Group partners with NHY Group to elevate lounge experience in Ethiopia
Air Djibouti lays the foundation stone for its pilot training centre
Why have African airlines never flown the Airbus A380?
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (January - May 2022)
ITB Book Awards 2022: The winners have been announced
