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The quest for nonrecallable commissions
For a business owner, it's solid advice at any time, but it's particularly salient for travel advisors right now.
While many advisors have reported good business on the books, there have also been a number of speed bumps of late: … read more
Implications of AfCFTA on the Local Tourism and Hospitality Industry
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) is slowly gaining momentum and attraction.
The trade pact which aims to create a single African market for goods and services is gradually but eventually integrating the continent. It is estimated that AFCFTA has a combined gross domestic product of $3.4 trillion.
That is a mass… read more
10 reasons to not miss the Investec Cape Town Art Fair
This year visitors can look forward to the added extras that come with attending the fair in person: parties, talks, hosted debates, a bookshop, a space to hang out with artists and curators, drink bubbly or grab Something South African from Crystal Birch, Pichulik, Marigold, Missibaba or Moon… read more
Dana decorates new Captain on Boeing 737 aircraft, employs more pilots
Dana Air has decorated a new captain on its Boeing 737 aircraft, Captain Andrew Igbe-Arase in Lagos; stating that the airline will continue to invest in training and re-training of pilots having commenced the recruitment of more qualified Nigerian pilots.
Director of flight operations Captain Segun Omol… read more
Media Registration open for Meetings Africa
Media registration for the 16th installment of Meetings Africa is officially open. After the cancellation of the 2021 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South African Tourism is excited to once again host Meetings Africa in physical format this year.
Under the theme “Shared Minds. Shared Economies”, this year’s trade show will take plac… read more
IATA welcomes ICAO Health Master List
The International Air Transport Association welcomed the creation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of a global directory of public keys required for authentication of health credentials. The directory -called the Health Master List (HML)- will make a significant contribution to the global recognition a… read more
Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to global GDP could reach $8.6 trillion in 2022, says WTTC
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
Most people are positive about travel despite COVID-19
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
The Ebonyi airport in south-eastern Nigeria is expected to become operational by June 2022
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
Tourism and Travel stakeholders partner to recover sector
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
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