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FlySafair introduces new mobile app
FlySafair, a local low-cost airline, has launched a new mobile app as companies attempt to rebuild after South Africa's second wave, and adjust to travel in the new normal.
The company in a release stated, "We've been crafting an app for a while and now seemed like a great time to launch it because we were able to make a lot of adju… read more
Six good reasons to book your flight and hotel with a credit card
It’s common to hear financial experts advising against using credit cards. They’ll be quick to tell you that there’s no such thing as “responsible” use when it comes to credit cards and that using cash is the best way to keep your financial situation intact.
Although there are, indeed, significant risks to using a credit card irresp… read more
STAAH reveals the top online travel booking channels for 2020
FSTAAH has revealed the top online booking channels for 2020. Varying across the world’s top tourism destinations, the lists reveal the successes of both direct booking strategies for accommodation providers and the growth strategies of online travel agents.
“It is clear that accommodation providers across the board are actively see… read more
Air Senegal selects Amadeus tech to enhance passenger services
Recognizing that innovation is the key to success for a recovering aviation industry, the Senegalese flag carrier Air Senegal has partnered with Amadeus to implement the Altea Suite including the full Passenger Service System (PSS). As Air Senegal resumes services in the region, the carrier is placing emphasis on automation,… read more
Google Hotel Insights, preview launch in Italy
Google has chosen Italy for the launch of the new platform dedicated to accommodation facilities. The goal is to help businesses in the tourism sector, one of the most affected by the pandemic.
Milan, January 2021. “Be ready when new tourists will look for you” is the welcome message on the new Google Hotel Insights portal.
Hotelbeds signs strategic agreement with Juniper to distribute ancillary services
Hotelbeds has announced a strategic partnership with Juniper, a global travel technology company and leader in online solutions for the tourism industry under the Juniper and Cangooroo brands.
Thanks to this agreement Hotelbeds’ ancillary partners – via the Beyond the Bed portfolio – will now have access t… read more
Nigerian digital bank Carbon hit $240M in payments processed last year, up 89% from 2019
In 2018, Carbon, a Nigerian fintech startup, made its financials public for the first time. Although typical for foreign private startups, it’s almost an anomaly in Africa. There have been rare cases in the past, for instance, when Rocket Inter… read more
Will Corporate Travel see a growing demand for Tech?
As the world moves into the second year of coping with COVID-19 and the many changes and consequences that the virus has brought about, traveller confidence remains a key focus for corporate travel managers. The question is, how can travel suppliers do their part to restore and nurture traveller confidence? According to research, the answ… read more
Africa’s Most Traded Currencies in 2020
The currency of a country tells you a substantial amount about its economy as well as living standards of the people. As diverse as the African continent and her countries are, so are the currencies which see high daily volumes of trade.
The … read more
Mukuru expands to more African countries
Cape Town-based remittance and money transfer business, Mukuru, has said that more customers joined its platform after informal platforms took a knock during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Mukuru chief executive Andy Jury said Mukuru has now partnered with WorldRemit, the online money transfer business that provides international money tran… read more
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