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The rehabilitation and repair of the Nanyuki – Nairobi railway branch line is now in high gear. Kenya Railways recently delivered a locomotive, a coach and carriers to Nanyuki to aid in the rehabilitation process. The equipment is being used to carry the workers and materials.
The works which are set to be implemented in six … read more
South Africa’s regional carrier Comair will not fly before October, the airline noted in a statement to its shareholders today. As well as the grounding of Comair and its low-cost brand Kulula, the airline is facing significant financial difficulties caused, in part, by COVID-19. It is undertaking measures to cut costs and is seeking to c… read more
Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa's Travel & Tourism sector which employs some 24.6 million people on the African continent. Without urgent funding, the COVID-19 crisis could see a collaps… read more
RoomKeyPMS released its Recovery Roadmap to provide hotels the tools they will need to build their businesses back from the Covid-19 crisis.
“We have been working closely with our hotel partners to understand their immediate and long term needs to operate in a changed environment. This collaboration helped us map-out and begin to l… read more
With lockdowns being eased, and at least a few cruise destinations talking about welcoming cruise ships back in the next few months, the industry looks set to get back on its feet soon, but some destinations might not open up for months to come.
Mass tourism remains an existential threat so long as there remains no vaccine fo… read more
Virgin Voyages has pushed back its launch of cruises until October 16th and has introduced a double cruise credit to reward passengers for their patience. In a memo sent to travel partners Wednesday, the world’s newest cruise line also announced that the much-anticipated Richard’s Birthday Bash sailing would be rescheduled for July 14th, … read more
Silversea Cruises has confirmed that two of its new cruise ships, Silver Moon and Silver Origin, will face delivery delays due to disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Silver Moon has been delayed by two months, while Silver Origin, … read more
In an interview published today by Financial Times, Sir Tim Clark stated that Emirates plans to deploy all its aircraft in the summer of 2022 and won’t retire a large part of the airline’s 115 superjumbos, as some suggested last weekend citing sources close to the airline.
Speaking about the A380s, Clark said: “We’re … read more
Two of the world’s leading cruise companies, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, have indicated that they will resume cruises without the traditional cruise ship buffet, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of viruses.
In a virtual Coffee Chat call with Royal Caribbean’s Senior Vice President of Sales … read more
Expecting a “meaningful” return, Etihad Airways (EY) announced July 16 as the resumption date for regular passenger flights, according to its CEO, Tony Douglas. In an interview with CNN, Douglas said that these efforts were “small steps [taken] in a very controlled way” as a regular schedule during these times also meant there were… read more
Kenya: Rehabilitation Of The Nanyuki Railway Line On Course
British Airways Franchise Comair Doesn’t Expect To Fly Until October
International Community should support African Travel and Tourism Sector
Virgin Voyages to push back launch date yet again due to shutdown
Silversea Cruises announces delivery delays for Silver Moon and Silver Origin
Tim Clark stated Emirates won’t retire a large number of Airbus A380
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line plan to drop cruise ship buffet
Etihad Airways To Resume operations on July 17th
