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Covid-19: eSwatini eases restrictions under Adjusted Risk Level 0
The Prime Minister of eSwatini, Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, earlier today (18 July 2022) announced new eased Covid-19 restrictions under Adjusted Risk Level … read more
TAAG Angola Airlines orders six Airbus A220-300s for delivery from 2023
Since the arrival of the new executive last year, TAAG Angola Airlines has begun to rebuild and expand its network, despite the health crisis. Based on new strategic orientations, the company plans to increase its fleet by a third from next year.
The Angolan public carrier has concluded a leasing agreement with the American lessor A… read more
The 1000 releases insights on world's top travel advisors
The 1000, a club for the world’s most influential travel advisors, released member insights from the only community of wholly-verified, top producing travel advisors from every corner of the world, across agency and consortia affiliation, and selling all travel product types and budgets.
“The 1000 is made up of incredibly passionate and su… read more
Amadeus invests in CHOOOSE to offer carbon emissions information and climate action options
In recent years, travelers have become more aware of the impact travel has on the environment and are now demanding ways to reduce or eliminate the impact on the environment their travel makes. In fact, 83% of global travelers told the WTTC that sustainable travel is vital and 69% expect the travel industry to offer more sustainable options.
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As air travel rebounds, Boeing forecasts demand for more than 41,000 new aeroplanes by 2041
With demand rebounding for international air travel following ongoing recovery in many domestic markets, Boeing today projected demand for more than 41,000 new aeroplanes through 2041, underscoring aviation industry resilience two years after the pandemic began. Boeing released its 2022 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the company’s annual long-… read more
Immigration Unveils e-Passport For Nigerians In USA
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has commissioned the enhanced e-Passport for Nigerians in the United States of America.
Spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service, ACI, Amos Okpu, in a statement made available to Daily Independent, said the event held at the Nigerian House in Washington DC.
Speaking at the … read more
WTTC launches new report on best practices for short-term rentals
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new ground-breaking report that outlines recommendations and best practices for jurisdictions to manage short-term rentals– a fast growing and important segment of the Travel & Tourism sector.
The report, ’Best practices for short-term rentals’, d… read more
Senegal signs air agreement with Egypt
In July 2021, Senegal and Egypt agreed to set up a Joint Trade Council. Through this, the two countries aim to triple their trade to over 200 million dollars over the next three years. This is to be achieved through the development of bilateral air connectivity.
The Civil Aviation Authorities of the Republic of Senegal and… read more
Senegal: President Macky Sall inaugurates the renovated int'l airport in Saint-Louis
Senegal has set itself the goal of becoming a major air and tourism hub in sub-Saharan Africa. The construction of Dakar's Blaise-Diagne International Airport (AIBD) and the creation of Air Senegal are part of this logic. The dynamic continues with the PRAS, an initiative that plans to upgrade 13 airport platforms throughout… read more
Ethiopian Airlines gets new 737 MAX, increases flights to South America
Ethiopian Airlines continues to strengthen its fleet with the receipt of a new Boeing 737 MAX. The aircraft (MSN 62456, ETAWK) departed from Boeing's Seattle facility in the United States on 13 July and is currently en route to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines' new Boeing 737 MAX 8 is scheduled to arrive this Friday afternoon,… read more
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