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Kadoma July Fest to Promote Domestic Tourism
The annual Kadoma July Festival, which is meant to boost domestic tourism in the city, returns to the Odyssey Hotel on July 19, courtesy of DTL Entertainment.
Killer T and Holy Ten will headline the event. Other musicians billed to perform are Enzo Ishall, Bling 4, Pintec and MC Trateey.
Event coordinator, Kudzaishe Matondo is… read more
Leading the way in green climate finance for sustainable railways
As industrialization and trade activities intensify, Ethiopia has seen a significant rise in road freight transportation. From 2011 to 2030, freight transport is projected to grow by over 13% annually, despite high fuel costs. Passenger transport demand is also expected to rise by approximately 9% each year, with overall transport emissio… read more
Tajudeen hails Mabushi Bus Terminal as solution to rapid growth of Abuja
In a bid to address the rapid expansion of Abuja’s population, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has emphasized the need for modern infrastructure to support the city’s growth.
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mabushi Bus Terminal, Tajudeen praised the project as a significant step towards enhancin… read more
African Govts should be intentional about promoting Tourism & Travel
Mr. Nana Kwame Yeboah-Afari, the Executive Director, Royal Senchi Resort in Akosombo, Ghana, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the various bottlenecks militating tourism and air travels in West Africa, government policies and the way out. Excerpts:
The Royal Senchi Resort is one of the major tourism facilities in Ghana, how … read more
Ethiopian Airlines opens new service to Warsaw
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced a “four times-weekly new flight services to Warsaw, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Poland, via Athens.”
According to ET, “The flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in a colorful ceremony attended by the Ambassador of Poland to Ethiopia, Ethiopia’s … read more
Air Seychelles & Air Austral to collaborate on reconnecting Seychelles and Reunion
Air Seychelles and Air Austral have formed a “new partnership in the form of an SPA agreement, allowing their respective customers to travel between Seychelles and Reunion on one ticket, effective immediately.”
According to Air Seychelles, “this partnership comes after the decision by Air Austral to cancel their nonstop route… read more
IHG Hotels partners V&A Waterfront to bring InterContinental brand to Cape Town
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the debut of the InterContinental brand in Cape Town with the signing of InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in IHG’s luxury portfolio.
Inaugurated in May 1997 by former South African president Nelson M… read more
Refurbished Crystal Symphony to cruise from Cape Town in late 2024 on Red Sea concerns
Crystal Cruises has announced that a series of voyage in the Middle East and Indian Ocean in late 2024 and early 2025 have been cancelled due to ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea.
Crystal Symphony was due to sail from Athens to Singapore via the Suez Canal, Red Sea and Indian Ocean on a series of voyages departing Nove… read more
7 design trends to convert travelers on your website
Visiting your hotel’s website has become an almost mandatory part of a traveler’s booking process. It can be the deciding factor.
Taking care of your website is crucial because it’s the first interaction between you and your potential customer. Of course, it’s important to have a fast, efficient, and intuitive website. But it’s just as imp… read more
No visa ban on Nigerians - Turkey Embassy
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that there is no visa ban on Nigerian passport holders, as against reports that have raised concern.
On Thursday, reports surfaced, suggesting that Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates had revoked certain privileges for Nigerian passport holders, such as visa-on-arrival, e-visa,… read more
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