UNITED Arab Emirates (UAE) says passengers from Nigeria can no longer travel through other countries or airports to Dubai, in a letter it sent to Nigerian Travel Trade partners.
The notice by Dubai Airports came after United Kingdom blocked passengers from Dubai from entering UK on the 29th of January as part of measures to c… read more
The Government of South Africa on Tuesday 26/01/2021 launched the
Tourism Equity Fund aimed at creating an inclusive and growing tourism
sector by supporting entrepreneurship and investment on the supply side
of the tourism sector.
Speaking at the virtual launch of the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF),
President Ramaphosa said many jobs… read more
There is a growing number of countries in the world that plan to open borders and allow entry of foreign tourists vaccinated against COVID-19. The coronavirus vaccination would exempt travelers from any special travel and entry requirements.
Vaccinated tourists are already welcomed in the Seychelles, Iceland and Romania.… read more
Due to the German Federal Police's instructions of 29 January 2021, passengers from virus variant-areas are subject to respect extended travel conditions. According to the Robert Koch Institute, … read more
The Republic of South Sudan through its Labor Ministry January 28 announced a major development that will see the nation adopt a different time zone.
"The National Ministry of Labor hereby informs all the Civil Service Institutions, Commissions, Diplomatic Missions, UN agencies, International and National Non-Governmental Orga… read more
After warning that new restrictions were being considered and examined, Germany is imposing new travel bans from seven different countries. To mitigate the spread of more contagious variants, the country will be limiting arrivals from a number of countries, including the UK, Ireland, Brazil, Portugal. African countries affected inc… read more
Struck by the health crisis, Air Senegal wants to breathe new life into itself. The Senegalese pavilion has begun the phase of reconstruction and expansion of its international network.
From February 17, Air Senegal will open a direct route between Dakar and Milan-Malpensa. The Senegalese national carrier will offer 3 weekly flig… read more
HNA group, which owes around 15 airlines including Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Ghana's Africa World Airlines (AWA), has been declared bankrupt and placed in receivership.
Having become one of the largest buyers of global assets in China, the conglomerate created in 1993 by Chen Feng (he worked for the civil aviati… read more
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism is in the process of empowering communities by identifying areas with tourism potential through which they can benefit.
This was said by the minister incharge, Ms Phildah Kereng Wednesday in response to a question tabled in Ntlo Ya Dikgosi. She stated that the … read more
Since January 18, France has asked all third country passengers to present a negative RT-PCR test less than 72 hours ago before entering its territory. Airlines are required to check their tests before boarding a traveler.
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) flights to France have been suspended since Thursday, January 28th and up to and includ… read more
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UAE restricts other carriers from airlifting Nigerian passengers to Dubai Airport
South Africa launches R1.2 Billion Tourism Equity Fund
Which countries will open borders for tourists vaccinated against COVID-19?
South Sudan announces new time zone
Air Senegal will operate to Milan next month
Chinese group HNA, parent company of Africa World Airlines (AWA), declares bankruptcy
Kgalagadi in Spotlight for Tourism Development
France: Ethiopian Airlines receives 4-day suspension for non-compliance with PCR tests on arrival
