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The important role that tourism will play in the recovery of national economies and global trade has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report by the United Nations. Drawing on data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), WESP underlines the sector’s importance for the world economy and… read more
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu has said that non-aeronautic revenue has opened a vista for tremendous opportunity to grow with plans to increase the revenue to 30% by the end of the second quarter of 2022.
This is as he said due to newer variants of the COVID-19, deliberate steps must b… read more
Although many major tourism source markets around the world have begun to ease travel restrictions imposed on South Africa due to the emergence of the Omicron variant, the current cruise season is all but lost.
Cape Town, South Africa’s primary cruise port for international cruises and homeporting cruise lines, is now looking to the future… read more
DRCT will work with Emirates Airline to boost its New Distribution Capability (NDC) sales. Travel sellers will now be able to book Emirates NDC fares through the provider’s AI-powered products: DRCT Extension, DRCT Search and DRCT API, saving as much as US$14-$25 on the cost of GDS fees per direct booking.
Dmitry Ianishevskyi, Co-Founder a… read more
A high-level government and tourism delegation from the Republic of Mauritius visited the United Arab Emirates this week (10–13 January, 2021), as part of a week-long promotional and business development mission to position Mauritius as the destination and partner of choice for the UAE’s travel agents, tourism industry partners and leisur… read more
The Royal Shakespeare Company has partnered with Cunard Line to create new shows and theatrical performances that will be featured aboard the line’s flagship Queen Mary 2. Queen Mary 2 will offer actors workshops, tableside performances and tailored musical performances via the The Royal Shakespeare Company for three years dur… read more
Authorities in Mali have given airlines operating in the country just 72 hours to decide if they want to keep their slots. The demand comes following the increase in political tensions in West Africa over the last week.
Regional concerns
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) last week had hit Mali with economi… read more
Fred Olsen Cruise Line has pushed back the restart date for its two oldest ships, Braemer and Balmoral, citing uncertainty over the current COVID-19 environment. Fred Olsen Cruise Lines said that Braemer won’t resume operations until 2023, pushing its restart date back by a year, while Balmoral will only return to service in Ma… read more
International airlines flying into Harare’s Mugabe International Airport are out of pocket, with millions of dollars unable to be repatriated from the country. International airlines are among the many foreign companies waiting to repatriate around US$2.5 billion reportedly stuck in Zimbabwe.
Shortage of hard currency in Zimbabwe sp… read more
The Goodwood community came to the aid of Metrorail Security and successfully apprehended a cable theft suspect. At 10:41 am on 6 January, PRASA Security Personnel driving along the N1 from Belville to Cape Town opposite Monte Vista, noticed a suspect pulling electrical cables next to an informal settlement.
The Security team… read more
Latest UN Report highlights Tourism’s key role in Global Economic Recovery
FAAN plans 30% revenue growth despite Covid-19 impediments
Cape Town looks to future as 2021/22 cruise season largely lost
DRCT partners with Emirates to leverage AI-led NDC distribution
Mauritius targets the UAE and Gulf countries as a key strategic market for tourism promotion
Cunard to feature Royal Shakespeare Company aboard Queen Mary 2
Carriers in Mali given 72 hours to use or lose landing slots
Fred Olsen pushes back restart dates for Braemer and Balmoral ships
Foreign airlines have over $177 Million trapped in Zimbabwe
PRASA - Goodwood Community Take Back Their Railway
