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Why not to miss Meetings Africa 2022
Africa’s premier Business event is back this year after canceling the 2021 event as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The foremost event celebrated its 15th year anniversary months before the declaration of covid 19 as a global pandemic and thereafter we saw its catalytic effects on the global and tourism industry.
As the… read more
Lufthansa Group might acquire up to 40% of ITA Airways
Lufthansa Group is in negotiations with ITA Airways to take a stake of 15% to 40% of the capital of the new Italian airline, according to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero.
Through this participation, Lufthansa Group intends to integrate ITA Airways into the group’s operations, together with Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airl… read more
BIT 2022 date change: Event from 10 to 12 April
The International Tourism Exchange is still listening to operators who are aiming for a spring relaunch. Tourism is experiencing a moment of uncertainty. In a context where the pandemic is affecting both short- and long-haul travel, the sector is still affected by the decisions of various governments and the behaviour of individuals.
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2021 - the year travelling Nigerians found it difficult to get passports
The NIS adopted different measures to address the challenges Nigerians faced in getting passports in 2021. It is a truism that many intending Nigerian international travellers went through tough times in the year 2021 while trying to obtain passports from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
While some were lucky to get the international… read more
Why Covid-19 means the era of ever cheaper air travel could be over
In 2020 international passenger demand was less than 25% that of 2019, according to the International Air Transport Association. 2021 data isn’t yet available, but the hiccups of the Delta and Omi… read more
Covid-19: France removes South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini from the scarlet red list
The Government of France yesterday (05 January 2022) announced that … read more
Making Tourism stronger and ready for the future
This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, at the mercy … read more
Awesome travel ideas you need to try
Whether you are that adventurous traveler who has sold your properties to travel the world or you just want to explore new regions for a short or long period, it is important to put the best ideas together. You won’t want your supposed adventure travel to be faced with numerous hitches that may end up defeating your aim of traveling in the first… read more
Ethiopian receives IATA’s certificate of excellence in logistics
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, has announced that it has received IATA’s Center of Excellence fo… read more
Six top trends for travel to Africa in 2022
With 2022 around the corner, Africa experts have shared their top trends to Africa for the coming year:
"We expect to see more requests for private experiences that allow guests to enjoy specific attractions in the most exclusive way possible," said Wayne Nupen, regional touring director at AndBeyond.
"'Restorative safaris… read more
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