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Tourism sector bounces back
The country's tourism sector is slowly but surely bouncing back if the recent number of tourists that visited Tanzania is anything to go by.
According to Natural Resources and Tourism Deputy Permanent Secretary Juma Mkomi, Tanzania received 922,692 tourists last year, compared to 620, 867 who visited the East African n… read more
Sabre Quietly Looks to Shed Hotel Software Unit
Sabre has shopped its hospitality division to prospective buyers this year, according to sources. The public company based in Southlake, Texas, has a business unit selling software that h… read more
“We’re Building a Thriving Toursim Economy in Ghana” says President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government, since coming into office in 2017, has put in place measures and initiatives which have resulted in the construction of a thriving tourism economy in the country.
According to President Akufo-Addo, “we want to use tourism as an effective tool for economic trans… read more
Libya: the start-up Crown Airlines is preparing the delivery of its first aircraft, an A320
In the last two years, Libya has seen the take-off of no less than three new local airlines. The momentum is expected to continue with the arrival of new competitors, such as Crown Airlines.
Air Mauritius renews its partnership with AFI KLM E&M for the maintenance of its A330neo fleet
AFI KLM E& M will continue to provide equipment support for Air Mauritius' two Airbus A330-900 and four A350 aircraft. The two parties renewed their partnership on Thursday 29 September 2022.
The services provided by AFI KLM E& M cover repair services, access to shared equipment inventory and the supply of a Master Base Kit (MBK… read more
Abidjan Ro-Ro Terminal achieves record performance
The TERRA terminal which handles roll on roll off vessels at the port of Abidjan dealt with over 2,687 vehicles between 22 and 29 August 2022, chalking up a record performance. The vehicles – mainly saloon and city cars or construction machines – were transported on the MATORELL and PLEIADES SPIRIT vehicle carriers from Thailand, China, J… read more
World Maritime Day showcases technology for ‘greener’ shipping
This year’s theme – ‘New technologies for greener shipping’ – promotes innovation and solutions that support a transition in the sector. Maritime transport represents more than 80 per cent of global trade, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for the Day.
Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine –and the Black Sea Gra… read more
What Does The Future Hold For Hybrid Hospitality?
Hybrid hospitality specialists from marketing agency Stay the Night are sharing a deep dive into the future of hybrid hospitality with the release of their latest white paper today.
A military coup in Burkina Faso, Brussels Airlines cancels flight to Ouagadougou
Following the military coup in Burkina Faso, the Belgian embassy has closed its doors until further notice. This is reported by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the travel advice for the West African country. Brussels Airlines has canceled today’s flight to the Ouagadougou, the capital of the country.
Yesterday, Lie… read more
Emirates receives three honours at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022
Emirates has taken home three awards at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022, including World’s Best Economy Class, World’s Best Economy Class Catering, and for the 17 thconsecutive time, World’s Best Inflight Entertainment.
The awards are a testament to the airline’s commitment to offer the very best customer experience in … read more
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