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WTM London 2024 is set to be biggest to date
World Travel Market London has today announced that this year’s event will be the largest to date, with an expected 7% growth and expansion into new halls… read more
Emirates hosts Travel Agents ahead of flight resumption to Nigeria
Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines has hosted key travel agent stakeholders in a workshop to showcase its latest products and services, as it prepares to resume flight service to Nigeria.
The airline used the workshop to also provide destination update on Dubai, as it gears up to restart operations on October 1, 2024… read more
Transcorp Hotels named best hospitality service provider
Global Brands Magazine (GBM), has named Transcorp Hotels Plc the Best Hospitality Service Provider in the Hotel/Hospitality Awards 2024.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX)-listed company is the owner of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja and Aura by Transcorp Hotels, an online platform for booking accommodation and experiences.
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Nnaniki Makwinja sworn-in as Botswana’s Environment & Tourism Minister
In a significant development, Botswana's President Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi has appointed Nnaniki Wilhemina Tebogo Makwinja as the new Minister of Environment and Tourism.
The swearing-in ceremony took place today, September 9, 2024. This appointment comes in the wake of the sudden passing of the former Minister, Dumezweni… read more
Turkish Airlines adds route to Sydney and eyes nonstop service
Turkish Airlines has confirmed plans to launch a new one-stop service to Sydney, marking the carrier’s second destination in Australia after Melbourne.
Beginning Dec. 4, the Star Alliance member will offer four flights per week between Istanbul Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), with a fuel st… read more
Nigeria To Tap Into Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities – Keyamo
Barr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has expressed optimism that Nigeria would tap into the opportunities in the Advanced Air Mobility.
A statement by Mr. Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser, Media and Communications to Keyamo on Wednesday, said that the minister made the comment at the Internati… read more
South Africa’s Tourism Minister removes SAT Board chairperson and deputy over excessive meetings
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has announced significant changes to the South African Tourism (SAT) Board, c… read more
Etihad Airways to offer Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 services to Paris, a double-daily offering
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the expansion of its services to Paris, with double daily flights starting15 January 2025. The new flight schedule will feature the return of Etihad’s iconic Airbus A380 from 1 November 2024, followed by the introduction of the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner o… read more
Kenya Airways flights disrupted as workers strike
On Wednesday, September 11, operations at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) plunged into chaos as airport workers went on strike to protest against the planned leasing of the hub to an Indian company. Several international airlines, including the country’s flag carrier, Kenya Airways, were forced to cancel and delay… read more
Tintswalo Safari appoints General Management couple
David and Tanja Jacobs have been appointed as the General Management couple at Tintswalo Safari in the Manyeleti Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger region. This marks their return to the 5-star lodge where for two and a half years, David previously wor… read more
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