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A recent global analysis has thrown a harsh spotlight on a reality many in the African travel industry have felt but not yet fully quantified: a dramatic and dangerous gap in profitability and efficiency between corporate travel agencies in our region and the rest of the world. While our counterparts in Europe, the US, and even the Far East are … read more
George Uriesi, Managing
Director/CEO of Ibom Air, has issued a strong call for a more
strategic and professional approach to airport development in
Nigeria. Speaking at the 10th Airport Business Summit
and Expo (ABSE) in Lagos, Uriesi challenged the prevailing
notion that public-private partnerships (PPPs… read more
Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the plan of the airline to grow its fleet, its partnership with Cronos Airlines on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, codeshare arrangement and why airfares will not crash even with the availability of more aircra… read more
The global meetings and events community has converged in the vibrant
Emirate of Abu Dhabi for the ICCA 2024 Global Congress, a premier
gathering of industry professionals from 20-23 October. With a focus on
shaping the future of international business tourism, the event explores
the latest trends, innovations and collaborative strategie… read more
A domestic carrier, Valuejet, has justified its reason for raising the standard of air travel in Nigeria, saying affordable, reliable, and customer-centric travel experience is not a thing that should be compromised.
Managing Director of the airline, Captain Dapo Majekodunmi, who urged Nigerians to explore the beauty and dive… read more
A recent article in Platform Aeronaut titled ChatGPT Advanced Voice: The Future of Travel Booking or the End of OTAs? (read related article)
suggested that the latest reiteration of this genA… read more
Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former Governor of Kano State has applauded Air Peace’s outstanding service and warm hospitality on the Lagos-London route, saying the airline’s fares are competitive compared to other airlines on the same route. Kwankwaso also advised Air Peace to expand its routes to include more cities across Nigeria, … read more
At Airtel and MTN Group, two of the largest such firms in Africa, he applied artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help understand the consumer behaviour of 200 million mobile users in 20 countries, and designed ways of driving their consumption of products.
He won awards for his work, but as his career progressed, he felt unfulfilled.… read more
In 2019, the world saw a record-breaking 1.4 billion international
tourist arrivals, and many destinations were already struggling to
manage this growth. The term “overtourism” became a buzzword,
highlighting the strain on local communities and infrastructure. Now, as
travel rebounds, we are faced with the same challenges but on a
pote… read more
As the President of the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA), I am
proud to join the global community in celebrating World Tourism Day 2024
under the theme “Tourism and Peace.” This year’s theme could not be
more relevant, especially as nations, including Ghana, prepare to head
to the polls to elect presidents, parliamentarians, and ot… read more
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Ibom Air CEO Challenges Nigerian Airport Development Approach
Arrival Of More Aircraft Won’t Lead To Crash In Airfares
“Business Tourism: The engine of global connections and future solutions,” -UN Tourism Chief at ICCA
Valuejet's second anniversary - Why we raised standard of air travel
Air Peace offers competitive fares on London route – Kwankwaso
Tourism: A path to peace in a year of global elections
