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United Airlines has appointed Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe as Country Sales Manager for Nigeria and Ghana.
Oluwatomi will be supported by Logistikzentrum Limited, United’s new Sales Representative in Nigeria, as the airline prepares for the start of its new service from Lagos to Washington D.C. on 1 December 2021 (subject to go… read more
LONDON, UK - The Travel & Tourism sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one third in 2021, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says the recovery of the se… read more
The Malawi Ministry of Health confirmed that the country has reopened
their borders to all international travellers, with remaining travel
restrictions and quarantine requirements lifted.
Malawi initially closed its borders in June 2021 to limit the impact
of the third wave of Covid-19 infections. Travellers can now enter the
count… read more
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced that yesterday (06 October 2021) was the last day for commercial flights at the "old" Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) in Ndola in the … read more
The 17th Edition of the leading travel and tourism expo in West Africa, Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held on the 29th and 30th of November in Lagos, Nigeria.
The event will serve as the venue for the unveiling of the shortlist for the 7 Natural Wonders of Nigeria.
The search for the Seven Wonders of Nigeria was launch… read more
British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and DubaiThe airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by DecemberThe airline will also be bringing forward … read more
Air Seychelles has entered administration, as its debt burden of more than $70 million has become too much for the small airline to manage. Today, the government of Seychelles has appointed two administrators to scrutinize the books of the national carrier and advise on the next course of action.
The debt burden becomes too much
… read more
The Republic of Mauritius officially reopened its borders, as it lifted restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers. From today, visitors will be able to freely explore the paradise island’s beaches, mountains, waterfalls and lagoons from the moment they land.
Mauritius has implemented one of the most successful Covid responses in the wor… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that air travelers are increasingly frustrated with the COVID-19 travel restrictions. A survey commissioned by IATA of 4,700 respondents in 11 markets in September demonstrated confidence that the risks of COVID-19 can be effectively managed and that the freedom to travel should be rest… read more
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to resume flights to Polokwane in the South African province of Limpopo. Effective 18 October … read more
United Airlines names Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe as Country Sales Manager for Nigeria and Ghana
WTTC research reveals Travel & Tourism’s slow recovery is hitting jobs and growth worldwide
Malawi opens its borders to all international travellers
Zambia: The "new" Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) in Ndola is now fully operationa
The 7 Natural Wonders of Nigeria to be announced at Akwaaba African Travel Market in November
British Airways re-introduces Airbus A380 in its fleet
Air Seychelles enters administration: What that means
Mauritius welcomes first wave of tourists after lifting quarantine restrictions
Frustration with travel restrictions grows
Airlink to resume flights between Johannesburg & Polokwane
