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After a disastrous year in 2020, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions, air transport recovered in 2021, across the globe, and particularly in Africa.
Passenger traffic in Africa grew strongly in 2021. According to figures published by ACI Africa on Saturday 6 August 2022, 114.8 million passengers passed through … read more
It's been over two months since Comair closed its doors, leaving
domestic carriers, the likes of FlySafair, Lift Airlines and Airlink
with almost 40% fewer available seats. Since then, SA airlines have been
frantically adding routes and increasing their fleets to steer away
from inevitable price hikes and shortages.
Shortages prom
… read more
Minister of Tourism Michael Usi has presented matching grants to 18 successful Tourism operators totalling over K400 million. Speaking during the handover ceremony Usi said the marching grants
are in line with President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera agenda on youth and
women Empowerment.
Usi said these grants will help to addres… read more
Mesfin Tasew has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group (ETH) in March 2022. His ambition is to continue the policy of his predecessor, Tewolde GebreMariam, especially with regard to the densification of the fleet of Africa's leading airline.
Sudan is often
viewed as a place of conflict but the country also boasts unique
attractions, from the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers, to
ancient temples and pyramids.
Now, Sudan wants to exploit the huge tourist potential. Dr. Babiker Mohammed is the country's Ministry of tourism and says:
"We have a s… read more
Carnival Corporation & plc announced the rollout of comprehensive technology upgrades called Service Power Packages across its global fleet to further improve energy savings and reduce fuel consumption. The upgrades include ongoing installations through 2023 on ships from the company’s nine cruise line brands – Carnival Cruise … read more
The IMEX Group is set to remodel the professional learning programmes delivered at both of its global trade shows with the appointment of Tahira Endean as Head of Programme.
Vancouver-based Tahira’s new role signals a new era for IMEX. A three-year education strategy will capitalise on IMEX’s free to attend programming to mee… read more
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its global expansion with the opening of a unique hybrid property in Nairobi – Dusit Princess Hotel Residences – which features 100 spacious deluxe hotel rooms and apartments in the city's prime Westlands neighbourhood, just 40 mi… read more
President Adama Barrow has laid the foundation stone for Radisson Blu five star hotel in Bajilo, in the West Coast Region.
The five-star hotel is one of the five projects to be implemented in
the country for the OIC’s 2022 Summit, with just six months to go,
before the end of the year. During the foundation stone laying… read more
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has informed the public that four border post between Namibia… read more
In 2021, African airports handled 115 million passengers (+49.4%)
Airlines still scrambling to fill the gap after Comair's departure
Malawi Government Gives K462m for Tourism Matching Grants
Ethiopian Airlines wants to double its fleet to at least 250 aircraft by 2035
Sudan seeks to shed its image of conflict to boost tourism industry
Carnival Corporation upgrading global fleet with fuel- and energy-saving technology
IMEX supercharges show learning programmes with appointment of industry veteran
Dusit International brings 'hybrid hospitality' to Nairobi's affluent Westlands neighbourhood
President Barrow Lays Foundation Stone for Radisson Blu Banjul Hotel
Namibia re-opens six border posts with South Africa and Botswana
