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In the wake of Dubai’s worst flooding in history, Emirates Airlines faced unprecedented challenges, with reports emerging of inhumane conditions for its staff. As floodwaters wreaked havoc across the city, leaving infrastructure strained and thousands stranded, the airline maintained its operations, prompting outcry from frontline workers, as re… read more
In the morning of Tuesday, 23 April, a Dana Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (registered 5N-BKI) skidded off the side of runway 18L during a landing attempt at Lagos Airport in Nigeria. The aircraft operated a domestic flight from Abuja; passengers and crew escaped unharmed from the accident.
The aircraft, an MD-82 faces a repair, as its… read more
The Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has commended Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas for paying special attention to the development of the tourism sector. The minister gave the commendation on Saturday in a goodwill message during the Nwonyo International Fishing and Cultural Festival at Ibbi, Taraba State.
She said the tourism s… read more
About 30 years ago, Nigerian women in the travel and tourism trade business were just in the “owenbe” class. They took back seat and respectfully served the men flock. Generally seen but not heard, these women of yore simply bow to the suffocating male influence.
They were more in numbers, yet timid in taking political decisions. Th… read more
The upcoming Zim-Open Golf Tournament is an opportunity for the country to tap into the vast and multi-billion-dollar sports tourism sector, helping to enhance the growth of the local economy in general.
Sports tourism is a type of tourism activity that refers to the travel experience of the tourist who either observes as a spectato… read more
Predicting the speed and shape of how search marketing will be
changed by artificial intelligence is an impossible task. But marketers
should take one thing for granted: Search marketing in Google should
stay on top of the priority list for the foreseeable future.
Google
will not give up on its $175 billion ad revenue in search fo… read more
On 21 April, a FlySafair Boeing 737-800 (registered ZS-FGE) operated domestic flight FA212 between Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. During take-off, however, the aircraft’s left outer main gear wheel separated. Ground staff were able to determine the damage and informed the pilots. The crew discontinued the climb at 22,000 feet a… read more
Africa Tourism Partners has announced the top five finalists for the
6th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024. The Challenge
opened on the 01st of November 2023 for the youth to submit their
projects. The Challenge closed on the 01st of March 2024 and attracted
over 154 entries from innovators across Africa.
As part … read more
Norse Atlantic Airways' new service to Cape Town will operate seasonally.
Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways is set to launch scheduled direct flights between London Gatwick (LGW)… read more
The Republic of Zambia has added Travel and Tourism to its High School Curriculum.
The commendable feat by the Southern African country was disclosed by
Minister of Education, Hon. Douglas Syakalima in his speech at the
opening of Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit at the
Mulungushi Conference Centre on … read more
Emirates Airlines staff speak out (anonymously) after UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
Dana Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82 skids off runway during landing attempt at Lagos
Minister lauds Taraba govt's efforts at developing Tourism Ssctor
Women in NANTA
Sports Tourism a low hanging fruit for Zim
Preparing Travel For The Future Of AI Search
FlySafair Boeing 737-800 loses wheel on take-off from Johannesburg Airport
Finalists for 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge announced
Norse Atlantic Airways launches flights between London & Cape Town
Zambia adds Travel and Tourism to High School Curriculum
