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Cruise lines homeporting in Dubai for the 2021/22 Arabian Gulf cruise season are scheduled to spend more time in port so that passengers can visit the Expo 2020. Expo 2020 Dubai is the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East and offers a unique shore excursion option for passengers on roundtrip Arabian Gulf cruises.
The Expo 2020 Du… read more
Travel and tourism are now back on the radar for many as countries begin to ease their COVID-19 travel restrictions. One prominent family in particular, the Al Humaidi Family of Kuwait, is very much looking forward to the post-COVID travel era as it seeks to set a new standard in luxury international tourist destinations, especially in th… read more
An unprecedented Africa-France summit took place at the beginning of October in Montpellier, France.
For the first time since these summits began in 1973, no African heads of state were invited. Instead, French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with students, entrepreneurs, artists, and athletes.
The purpose of t… read more
The Government of Zambia has announced a reduction in tourist visa
fees from January 2022 in a move that is expected to boost the number of
tourist arrivals and thus boost the recovery of the tourism sector.
It was announced by the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane.“Zambia
remains … read more
777-9 flight test aeroplane makes its international debut, flying non-stop from Seattle to the United Arab Emirates On display at the Dubai Airshow starting November 14
The new Boeing 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 p.m. (GST) today, ahead of the upcoming Dubai Airshow. The aeroplane will be on static display and featur… read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said a staff of Arik Air has been arrested at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos for extortion of air travelers. FAAN in a statement by Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, its General Manager, Corporate Communications said the arrest followed an emerg… read more
The United States (US) reopened to fully vaccinated South
African travellers on Monday, with specific rules on pre-flight testing and exemptions
for children.
Travel between South Africa and the US has been limited
throughout the pandemic. An outright ban was imposed on travellers from South
Africa at the start of 2021, with the… read more
The ‘Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism’ was launched
today at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26. Some of tourism’s
biggest businesses have joined governments and destinations in
committing to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050
at the latest.
The Glasgow Declaration recognizes the urgen… read more
As the airline industry works to bring customers back on board, it is simultaneously challenged with protecting passengers, brand and revenue. To expedite takeoff, today Visa’s global payment and fraud management platform, Cybersource, announced it has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Financial Gateway to help air… read more
Ghana’s Youth Tourism Ambassador and Executive Director of Tourism
Society of Ghana (TOSOGHA), Joseph Amartey has been appointed the Youth
President of the African Chamber of Trade and Commerce (ACC).
“I am pleased to write on behalf of the African Chamber of Trade and
Commerce to officially bring to your notice an offer of … read more
Cruise ships double up time in port in Dubai for Expo 2020
How the Al Humaidi Family of Kuwait is changing travel
Zambia reduces visa fees
Boeing 777X arrives in Dubai after longest flight ever for 2021 Dubai Airshow
FAAN Extorts Arik Air Staff Over Passenger Extortion
Tourism unites behind the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action at COP26
Visa’s Cybersource and IATA help airlines take off with new efficiencies through IATA Financial Gate
Ghana’s Youth Tourism Ambassador leads youth wing of African Chamber of Trade and Commerce
