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The Bank of Ghana, on Tuesday, warned members of the public, particularly businesses, companies and institutions to desist from pricing, advertising and receiving payments in foreign currencies.
In a statement issued by the central bank, individuals or entities engaged in the illegal act could face imprisonment of not more than 18 m… read more
And that’s a wrap! Africa Travel Week 2022 edition kicked off this
week with a successful two-day virtual event, paving the way for next
week’s live event in the host city of Cape Town from 11 to 13 April.
Bringing together buyers from across the globe and exhibitors
throughout the continent, Africa Travel Week’s virtual eve… read more
"Not only is this great news for passengers, it comes with job creation at a time where unemployment is at an all-time low in South Africa," he adds.
Last year, Greyhound Coach Lines announced its closure effective 14 February 2021. The bus company, which had been operating for 37 yea… read more
Nigerian carrier Max Air recently sent its oldest Boeing 747-400 to
storage in the US. Its destination was Pinal Airpark (MZJ) in Marana,
Arizona. The desert facility is well known as something of an aircraft,
meaning that the 747's journey there may have been its last. That being
said, it has previously spent time there before re… read more
Holland America Line's Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a temporary home for approximately 1,500 Ukrainians, part of a larger commitment from the Netherlands… read more
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that Nigerians spend $1billion annually on medical tourism, adding that 9,000 doctors left the country for the United Kingdom, United States of America and Canada in two years (2016-2018), leaving the country with just 4.7 per cent specialists.
This, the NMA said, has negatively impacted t… read more
The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative will return for a second year as it establishes itself as the world’s leading network focused on tourism for rural development.
Launched in 2021, Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO promotes and enhances the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural … read more
Building on the success of Meetings Africa, South Africa Tourism
(SAT) is poised to give patrons of this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba more opportunities to connect and do business in a safe environment.
Acting CEO of South Africa Tourism said this when he took his turn on the … read more
Sixty-Five-year-old Travel Management Company, Express Travel Group (ETG) has rebranded to Hemingways Travel. Hemingways Group CEO Ross Evans says the rebrand and related investment is in response to emerging opportunities for growth and the need to enhance the travelers experience at a time when travel is experiencing unprecedente… read more
We notice that Transcorp Plc offered just 2 kobo dividend, does it meet expectations?
The information was released to the market very recently and indeed, the market knew before now because the board of Transcorp has been shifting its meeting front and back, and once the directors were not forthcoming, investors and traders treated its sha… read more
Ghana bans spending of foreign currencies, makes Cedi sole legal tender
Africa Travel Week Updates: Virtual event paves way for Grand return of Live show
Greyhound returns to service
Max Air retires its oldest Boeing 747
Holland America Line ship will become temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
Nigerians spend $1bn annually on Medical Tourism
UNWTO Invites applications for Best Tourism Villages 2022
Africa’s Travel Indaba will create spaces for people to connect – Acting SA Tourism CE0
Transcorp Plc offered just two Kobo dividends, does it meet expectations?
