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Ho airport, located near the border with Togo, still does not attract domestic companies despite its reconstruction in 2016.
Located less than 20 minutes from the capital Accra, the airport appears economically unviable from the point of view operational. But Africa World Airlines (AWA) wants to take up the challenge.
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HAVING secured a joint-venture agreement with King Nehale Lodge of Gondwana Collection Namibia is one of the major achievements of the King Nehale conservancy in the Oshikoto region. This is according to Esther Petrus, the conservancy's coordinator.
Petrus last week said the lodge is built within the conservancy area, and the… read more
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again convened its Global
Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and
health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling
to survive an historic crisis.
The ninth meeting of the Crisis Committee advanced solutions to the
biggest… read more
The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has urged the government to issue new guidelines to banks to offer moratoriums on loan interests by travel agents. KATA Chairman Mohammed Wanyoike said the players have experienced cash flow challenges occasioned by restrictions following the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly lockdowns th… read more
Etihad is currently in talks with the government of Seychelles to sell its stake in the flag carrier. The Abu Dhabi-based airline currently owns a 40% stake in Air Seychelles following a purchase deal in 2012. However, as Etihad shifts its strategy away from foreign airline investments, it is looking to exit its current position.… read more
Two big decisions have been made in the last few weeks in relation to
African elephants that will have major implications for the survival of
the giant mammals.
The first is that a global body devoted to … read more
The Chairman, United Nigeria Airline, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo says, its operations, routes expansion and additional aircraft acquisition will be done in phases to avoid biting more than they can chew.
This just as the airline also assured of employing more Nigeria with the gradual increase of their operations within and outside th… read more
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has shifted the dates of its GBTA Convention 2021 to November 17-19 in Orlando, Florida. The decision to change the dates of The Business Travel Event of the Year was made after taking into consideration feedback from members, exhibitors and sponsors and in recognition of the curr… read more
Effective April 13, Thomas Kgokolo took charge as the new interim CEO of South African Airways (SAA) by the interim board, according to Fin24. He becomes the fifth CEO of SAA in five years.
In addition to Kgokolo, the interim board has appointed three interim executives, namely Fikile Mhlontlo as interim chief financial officer, Mph… read more
With the promise of a vaccine in the near future, individuals across the globe have set their sights on their next vacation, with many nations anticipating a surge in tourism as travel becomes feasible once again. Some countries – South Africa, Mauritius and Egypt, to name a few – have been popular destinations for decades, but certain ot… read more
Ghana: Ho airport finally receives its first flight, more than 4 years after its reconstruction
King Nehale Lodge boosts conservancy
9th Global Tourism Crisis Committee reiterates the need to harmonise Travel & Healt
Travel Agents Want Govt to Introduce Loan Relief Measures to Cushion the Sector
Etihad reportedly in talks to divest Air Seychelles share
New decisions by global conservation group bolster efforts to save Africa’s elephants
United Nigeria passengers hit 25,000 in 4 weeks of operations
GBTA announces new dates for 2021 Convention
SAA getting back into action with new interim CEO
