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Is Tourism a global new currency?
The Tourism industry is considered the fastest-growing enterprise among other economic sectors in contemporary times. This assertion is validated by the economic flamboyancy, record-high Tourism receipts developed destinations rake in to shore up their respective GDP for global growth.
For instance, the World Travel and Tourism Coun… read more
Ethiopian airlines expresses readiness to resume flight to Enugu Airport
Ethiopian Airlines says, it is fully prepared to resume operations to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, (AIIA) Enugu as soon the Federal Government gives the go ahead for international flights into the airport.
This assurance was given by the airlines’ Manager, Senait Ataklet who led the airlines’ team on a courtesy visit to… read more
Ryanair launches new price checker and verified seal to further protect customers from OTAs
Ryanair has launched the Price Checker tool and Verified Seal, two new initiatives on the Ryanair website/app to protect customers against Online Travel Agent’s (OTA’s) who may be overcharging customers, providing incorrect customer details and preventing Ryanair from dealing directly with passengers.
The ‘Price Checker’ tool will allow cu… read more
Kenya begins vaccinating tourism and hospitality industry frontliners
Kenya has begun vaccinating its tourism and hospitality frontline workers.
The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala launched the 1st phase of a vaccination campaign targeting frontline workers in the tourism and hospitality sector at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Balala said the COVID-19 v… read more
Nigeria: Chanchangi Airlines receives AOC
Nigerian skies should soon see the entry into service of a new competitor.
On April 21, 2021, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) issued the Air Operator Certificate (CTA) to Chanchangi Airlines. We are talking about a company that suspended its operations in 2012 amid a legal battle with Ethiopian Airlines.
Oman Air and EgyptAir sign codeshare agreement
Abdulaziz Al Raisi, chief executive officer Oman Air said: “Egypt has a remarkable, long-standing history in the MENA region and enjoys a strong international presence as a Star Alliance member. The codeshare agreement with Oman Air offers guests from Muscat more options for discovering Egypt, whether for business or leisure, and plays a … read more
Medical specialists suggestst two-week closure of airports to international flights
President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria (AMSN), Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, yesterday canvassed an immediate shutdown of international airports in Nigeria for at least two weeks, to allow for a proper assessment of the COVID-19 strain that is reported to be ravaging India.
Ashiru expressed the fear that t… read more
Kenya Airways and Skyports to launch drone delivery service in Kenya
Joint efforts have already begun across drone delivery and inspection use cases.
This collaboration brings together Kenya Airways’ significant expertise in aviation services and Skyports’ drone delivery logistics service – Delivery by Skyports. In the coming three months, the aim of the partnership is to explore the com… read more
Africa Travel Week 2021 to host Connect in the City Live event in September
Selected international buyers and media will visit Cape Town in September for a first-hand experience of the Mother City and all it has to offer, which forms part of the Africa Travel Week (ATW) celebrations in 2021.
The Connect in the City Live event will be hosted during Tourism Month and is one of several events that ATW is hosting this… read more
Can tech help bolster a struggling travel industry?
Whilst it does appear that many different countries are back on the road to recovery with vaccine efforts being extremely impressive and big changes promising to have an impact in the hospitality sector, it’s safe to say that for the most part the industry will remain on shaky legs for quite some time. But there are those exploring how di… read more
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