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Young Africans to train in digital technology
Orange and OpenClassrooms have announced the signing of a broad-based partnership to provide digital training in Africa. Several Orange subsidiaries in Africa are already working on the launch of training centres providing online courses via OpenClassrooms.
To rise to the challenge of the digital revolution in Africa, student… read more
Check-In online with the City Lodge Hotel Group
As the hospitality industry opens up and more people travel, technology is playing an important role in helping keep everyone safe. City Lodge Hotel Group now offers guests contactless online check-in at its hotels, accessed via its website www.clhg.com and on its mobile app too. In a similar manner to the online c… read more
Re-opening of two remote outer SEZ islands Alphonse Island and Cosmoledo Atoll
Blue Safari Seychelles announce the re-opening of Cosmoledo Atoll and Alphonse Island, two beautiful and protected tropical paradises in the heart of the Indian Ocean. The COVID-safe destinations are so secluded that guests can experience freedom and flexibility, whilst exploring these pristine islands.
The stunning and re… read more
Condor to exit 'protective shield proceedings' at the end of November
Condor announced (22-Oct-2020) a meeting of creditors approved the company's restructuring plan, which will allow it to exit court protected restructuring at the end of Nov-2020.
Condor CEO Ralf Teckentrup said the carrier will relaunch from 01-Dec-2020 as a "healthy company". The carrier's second protective shie… read more
QR agrees codeshare also with FlySafair
Qatar Airways has entered into an agreement with local airline FlySafair as part of expansion plans into South Africa. The agreement with Safair will provide 10 domestic connections including; Port Elizabeth International Airport, East London Airport, and George Airport, Qatar Airways said.
Qatar Airways’ passengers wi… read more
Agency ranks Zimbabwe world's safest tourism destination
The listing of Zimbabwe by US travel and tourism agency Tourlane as the safest place to visit in the world when countries reopen borders for international travel after Covid-19 restrictions reflects the peace and stability in the country and should help the tourism sector recover rapidly.
A former US Department of Defence and… read more
Holiday Inn Lusaka Opens in Zambia
IHG Hotels & Resorts (InterContinental Hotels Group) yesterday announced the opening of the newly built 162-room Holiday Inn Lusaka, Zambia. Located in the Embassy District and with close proximity to Lusaka National Museum, the new Holiday Inn Lusaka returns to the city with a fresh, vibrant and modern design for local and internatio… read more
Sabre and Google Develop Industry-First AI Technology for Travel
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced that Sabre and Google are developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven technology platform that is an industry first in travel. The technology, known as Sabre Travel AI TM, is infus… read more
Uganda to plant 3 million trees with reforestation project
A new project powered by One Tree Planted and supported by the Jane Goodall Institute aims to plant 3 million trees in the Albertine Rift in Uganda.
The Wildlife Habitat & Corridor Restoration Project plans to ‘protect, improve, and recover Uganda forests, which face a multitude of threats that contribute to wide-s… read more
Ghana: EgyptAir replaces Ethiopian Airlines in plan to create national carrier
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