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As part of its strategic route expansion drive, one of Nigeria’s leading carriers, Dana Air, has introduced flights from Lagos to Asaba. According to the spokesman of Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air will also commence Asaba, Abuja flights and increase frequencies on other destinations soon.
”We are expect… read more
Low-cost airline Mango will not resume flights as set out in its original business rescue plan and will have to retrench more employees than anticipated following a meeting of its creditors on Monday.
In a statement following the meeting, Mango business rescue practitioner (BRP) Sipho Sono said that South African Airways (SAA), Mang… read more
The Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) recently commissioned new check-in counters in the expanded check-in hall while the arrivals hall also has two brand new baggage reclaim carousels.
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) marketing officer Dan Kamati in a statement issued yesterday, said the operationalising of these servi… read more
The end of a travel ban between The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria could happen if both countries are willing to accept a new COVID-19 testing agreement. In March, Dubai-based carrier Emirates suspended flights between the Gulf state and Nigeria over COVID-19 testing procedures.
When speaking about the suspended flights at a… read more
Celebrity Cruises on Wednesday held a steel cutting ceremony for its next Edge-class cruise ship Celebrity Ascent, marking the start of her construction. Celebrity Ascent will be a sister ship to Celebrity Edge, Apex and Beyond and is due for delivery in 2023.
The steel cutting ceremony was held at Chantiers de l’Atlanti… read more
The United Nations Economic Commission says Africa’s tourism has the potential to create an additional $50 billion more in gross domestic product (GDP).
Head of the Commission, Vera Songwe says 10% of exports are already in tourism industries and it is a statistic that can easily be doubled.
However, she warned that restrictio… read more
The Rwanda Chamber of Tourism today announced the forthcoming launch of the inaugural Rwanda Tourism Week.
The event, scheduled to take place from 24 – 26th November at the
Kigali Serena Hotel, carries the theme “Rebuilding Tourism for
Sustainable Growth” and aims to boost the confidence and morale in the
tourism sector that… read more
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has told Parliament that Ghana raked in a total of GHC1, 881,803 million from tourists who visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum here in Accra between January 2017 and September 2021. Dr Awal explained that the amount was realised from 176,589 Ghanaians a… read more
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the resumption of flights to Nigeria. The airline will launch a three weekly direct service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Murtala Muhammed Inte… read more
A United Nigeria Airline flight U50505 from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja to the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos on Tuesday morning made an air return after the pilot noticed a technical issue.
A statement by Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, Head, Corporate Communications, United Nigeria Airlines said that the … read more
Dana spread its wings to Asaba, commence Lagos-Asaba to increase frequencies to more routes
Mango not going to take off at the moment
Hosea Kutako airport commissions new Check-in counters
Emirates could return to Nigeria under new testing agreement
Celebrity Cruises cuts steel for fourth Edge-class ship Celebrity Ascent
Africa’s tourism has potential to create an additional $50 billion to GDP: UN
Maiden Rwanda Tourism Week launched
Tourism - Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Rakes in Ghc1.8 M in 4 Years
South African Airways to resume flights to Lagos
Lagos-Bound United Nigeria aircraft makes return for technical hitches
