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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.
Greyhound closes operations in South Africa after 37 years
Transport group Greyhound has announced that its Greyhound and Citiliner bus operations will close in February 2021.
In a statement published on its website and social media platforms, Greyhound said that its services will run until 14 February 2021. The group said that passengers with tickets booked for services after… read more
Ethiopia's Tourism sector to benefit from a new Travel and Leisure platform
Today, startup studio 1888EC announced a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to create the country's first travel and leisure platform aimed at creating digital solutions and job opportunities within Ethiopia's to Turism sector.
1888EC, a unique and innovative startup studio established through the partnership, is the … read more
The end of democracy may also be the end of tourism for Myanmar
Myanmar democracy did not last even 10 years with the overthrow of the elected government by the military yesterdayUS President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken are concerned about the situation and the detention of civilian government leadersA one year State of Emergency will give the military government enough time to reform a democ… read more
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
Kenya begins modernization work on 4 regional airports
Kenya has launched a project to modernize 4 of its regional airports. The objective is to bring them up to the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), so that they can receive larger aircrafts.
On Monday February 1, a delegation from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) began a week of inspection… read more
Mohammed Tukur bows out of Afrijet
ALHAJI Mohammed Tukur has formally resigned his appointment as the Managing Director of Afrijet Airlines.
He joined the airline in 2008 as an Executor Director Corporate Affairs and became the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer in 2014. Alhaji Tukur was among the pioneer staff of the defunct Chanchangi Airlines and was c… read more
Emirates introduces smart contactless self check-in kiosks
Emirates‘ self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International airport (DXB), which made their debut in September last year, have now gone touch-less.
The 32 self-service bag drop machines and 16 check-in kiosks can be controlled completely by personal mobile devices without touching the screens. The kiosks allow customer… read more
South African Airways Could Leave Administration By March
A South African minister responsible for the beleaguered state-owned carrier has said today that South African Airways (SAA) may be able to exit administration sometime in February. DPE Director-General Kgathatso Tlhakudi further said that a decision on an equity partner could come as soon as March.
After hemorrhaging money and rely… read more
Dana Air starts 24hrs customer service
Dana Air has introduced 24 hours, seven days customer service platform for its clients.
The airline said that the unveiling of the new platform was part of its promise to offer improved customer relationships and guarantee client satisfaction. A statement by Kingsley Ezenwa, the Media and Communications Manager, Dana Air said… read more
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