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The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) concluded its nationwide
tour with a grand finale in the Greater Accra Region from July 1-3. This
three-day event marked the culmination of TOUGHA’s extensive
exploration of Ghana’s diverse regions, showcasing the beauty and
potential of the country’s capital region.
From Krokrobi… read more
It is very difficult to believe that Tereza Ojo is no more. She was a pioneer of a different mould, an industry care giver, a special bred, and an achiever, a role model, minister of tourism and aviation Nigeria never had. Tereza Ojo was an embodiment of beauty, courage, and integrity. As the first female president of the National Association of… read more
The Tourism Department of Seychelles has announced the expansion of
its acclaimed Sustainable Seychelles Certification Programme to now
include restaurants and tour operators.
Since its launch in 2012, the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label,
recently rebranded as the Sustainable Seychelles Brand in October 2023,
has play… read more
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has charted an ambitious growth path for the next five years. The airline plans to double its fleet and expand its destinations, emphasizing its strong international ambitions. Among the notable developments is the upcoming launch of flights to London Gatwick, slated for the end of the year… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC)
2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed that the
sector’s contribution to Egypt’s GDP grew almost 24% last year to reach a
record E£953BN - nearly 21% ahead of the previous peak.
The data
also shows that ac… read more
Those of us in the West like to think of ourselves as the centre of
the progressive world. On a recent flight to Namibia where I was invited
to give a keynote at the African Hospitality Investment Conference, a
story riveted me and captured my attention because it had an ending that
I didn’t expect. It was the recent Gender gap report f… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Lakeview Tented Camp at Camdeboo … read more
Asky Airlines with base in Lome, Togo Republic has won the award for the ‘Best Airline in West Africa 2023.’ The award was bestowed on the airline at the seventh Accraweizo held in Accra, Ghana, recently.
Mr. Ikechi Uko, the organiser of the event, said that the airline was named the best carrier in the West African reg… read more
The first ITA Airways flight from Rome Fiumicino AZ854 landed on July 3, at Dakar-Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar, Senegal, at 6:55 pm (local time). The aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, was welcomed with a water arch salute.
The inaugural ITA Airways flight from Dakar Airport to Rome Fiumicino AZ855 departed at 11:40… read more
CRRC Nanjing Puzhen has shipped an additional 20 coaches to enhance capacity on the 480 km Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting Mombasa to Nairobi. This shipment, which left Shanghai at the end of June, is part of a contract signed in September that includes a mix of first-class, second-class, business-class coaches, dining cars, and generato… read more