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The overarching objective of the ongoing Africa Travel and Tourism
Summit (ATTS2021) is to revive travel and tourism confidence among
tourists and visitors to Africa.
This is particularly important to consolidate what the continent has
chalked in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and
tourism industry. This… read more
UNWTO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) to work more closely together and strengthen the relationship between the aviation and tourism sectors.
The MoU was signed by Abderahmane Berthe, AFRAA’s secretary-general and UNWTO secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvilil. Under… read more
Qatar Airways announce its participation on the Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), becoming the first airline in the Middle East to join the global coalition, reaffirming its commitment to work together with the relevant industry stakeholders, such as manufacturers, academia,… read more
The
Biden Administration has taken the decision to allow vaccinated
travellers into the US from early November, including traffic
originating in South Africa. These passengers will require only proof of vaccination, a negative
COVID-19 test result prior to travel and, of course, the correct visa.
… read more
Speaking at Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit’s SMME Day on
Sunday, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela said
governments in Africa need to collaborate to reawaken the continent's
tourism sector after the pandemic.
"The success of Africa’s
tourism sector in the midst of Covid-19 hinges on increased
col… read more
Mrs. Susan Akporiaye, President National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), won the Nigeria Media Platinum MERIT Award for her leadership and resilience in keeping the Nigerian travel trade business together despite the impact of covid 19 pandemic on global travel and tourism.
In a citation by the Board of… read more
Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) have a made a donation to the Volta Home at Ve Deme.
The donation comprised detergents, sanitizers, nose masks, clothing
items and an undisclosed amount of money and it was part of the union’s
familiarization tour of the Volta and Oti Regions.
President of TOUGHA, Mrs. Alisa Osei-… read more
The United Republic of Tanzania has been selected to host the next
session of the United Nations World Tourism 0rganization (UNWTO)
Commission for Africa Meeting.
The East African country received unanimous approval during the 64th
Commission Meeting in Sal Island, Cabo Verde to host the 65th session in
2022.
… read more
Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, recently spoke with the media on the safety status of the country’s international airports, especially the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), as well as other issues in the industry. WOLE OYEBADE was there.
Despite moves to concession the fou… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched an important new report that provides investment recommendations for governments and destinations, as they aim to rebuild and grow their Travel & Tourism sector.
With the pandemic bringing international travel to an almost complete halt, the global Travel &… read more
ATTS2021 will reignite travel and tourism confidence in Africa
AFRAA, UNWTO cooperate to restart Africa Tourism
Qatar Airways joins ICAO Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation
NANTA President wins Media Platinum MERIT Award
Tour Operators Union of Ghana donate to orphanage in the Volta Region
Tanzania to host 65th UNWTO CAF Meeting
Issues at Port Harcourt Airport don’t make it unsafe for flights
New WTTC report provides vital investment recommendations for the Travel & Tourism sector post-pande
