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WTM responsible tourism awards winners
The awards, first launched in 2004, recognise and reward businesses and destinations which are contributing to more sustainable … read more
QR returns Airbus A380 to service
A Qatar Airways Airbus A380 took to the skies for the first time in more than 18 months earlier, positioning the aircraft from Doha International Airport (DIA) to Hamad International Airport (HIA).
The airline said it “reluctantly” took the decision to welcome the fleet back into operation, due to ongoing capacity shortages.
I… read more
How to reward your team when times are tough
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Here are five ways that you can reward employees even if you don’t have a lot of money:
If full bonuses are off the cards right now but your staff still deserve a reward, consider vouch… read more
Africa: freight traffic continues to grow, passenger transport declines further (IATA)
Prior to the onset of Covid-19, air cargo in Africa was growing steadily. Despite the health crisis, this growth continues month after month. In contrast, the passenger curve has reversed and remains far below the 2019 figures, despite some rare rebounds.
In September 2021, Africa recorded the highest increase in cargo traffic of any re… read more
Tourism boom for Mombasa as of conferences & meetings
Mombasa is enjoying a tourism boom, with hotels recording over 60 percent occupancy due to meetings and a County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) event. Beach hotels such as Pride Inn Paradise, Whitesands, English Point Marina, Bamburi and Serena have been recording greater business from meetings held by government agencies and the pr… read more
Delta Air Lines’ international bookings surge 450% with US reopening
As the U.S. reopens to fully vaccinated international travellers, Delta Air Lines is reuniting families and friends who have been kept apart for the past 20 months. In the six weeks since the U.S reopening was announced, Delta has seen a 450% increase in international point-of-sale bookings versus the six weeks prior to the announc… read more
What your agency may look like in 2022 (and how to get your team prepared)
Here’s our take on what your agency can expect in 2022:
With many CEOs not believing that a fully remote workforce is a viable option, but many workers (… read more
FlyNambia to launch "safari routes" in 2022
Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia, previously known as FlyWestair, is set to launch a safari schedule of daily connections between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and … read more
Transcorp Hotels records impressive turnaround in Q3 2021, with a 662% growth in profit
TRANSCORP Hotels Plc. owner of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Transcorp Hotels Calabar and Aura by Transcorp Hotels, has announced its unaudited Q3 results showing 115 percent growth in revenue year-on-year (YoY) to N14.6 billion and a gross profit growth of 149 percent to N10.8 billion, leading to a profit before tax of N745 million a 66… read more
Moderate rebound in September passenger demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a moderate rebound in air travel in September 2021 compared to August’s performance. This was driven by recovery in domestic markets, in particular China, where some travel curbs were lifted following the COVID-19 outbreaks in August. International demand, meanwhile, slip… read more
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