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Cape Town: Free entry to selected Iziko museums on Heritage Day 2024
Iziko Museums of South Africa will be celebrating South Africa's diverse cultural heritage and identities with the in_herit Festival 2024, which will be filled with activi… read more
Entebbe Airport passenger traffic hits record high in August
The second highest figure recorded at Entebbe International Airport in a single month was a total of 198,961, an average of 6,418 per day, in December 2023. Entebbe International Airport facilitated a total of 212,701 international passengers in August 2024, an average of 6,861 passengers per day, latest figures shows.
The pa… read more
RwandAir suspends flights between Kigali and Cape Town
The flag carrier airline of Rwanda,RwandAir, has announced the suspension of flights betweenKigali International Airport (KGL) in … read more
Uganda wins Best Organizer Award at the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) 2024
The Ugandan Embassy in Beijing and the Ugandan Consulate General in Guangzhou showcased Uganda’s Tourism Potential at the China International Tourism Industry Expo 2024 in Guangzhou, China, 13-15 September 2024.
The Expo highlighted Uganda’s rich cultural heritage, diverse wildlife, and stunning natu… read more
Airbus boosts African presence
Airbus has opened a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The airline manufacturing company in a statement by its media consultant in Nigeria, said that this newly established centre would contribute to strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem.
The statement hint… read more
Wellness in Travel & Tourism launches first-ever Wellness Certification for hotels and resorts
Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT), an independent organization composed of experts with over 125 years of combined experience at the intersection of hospitality, wellness, and travel, today announced the launch of the industry's first wellness certification … read more
MGallery expands with its first boutique-hotel in the Sub-Saharan African region of Kenya
MGallery is thrilled to announce the opening of Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection, its fourth property in Africa and first in the Sub-Saharan Africa. This opening illustrates the brand strategy to develop destinations wi… read more
Namibia’s Tourism offerings on showcase at Sanganai/Hlanganani Travel show
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is participating at the ongoing Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Led by the Acting Chi… read more
Contactless payments key to unlocking Nigerian’s Digital Economy
Stakeholders from financial industry and other related sectors have highlighted the significant roles contactless payments would play in unlocking Nigeria’s digital economy.
They took this position at the CeBIH 2024 Q3 Industry Forum organised by the Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH) with t… read more
Uganda Airlines makes maiden landing in Abuja
Uganda Airlines made its maiden landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria, marking the beginning of direct flights from Entebbe.
The aircraft, UR900, which left Entebbe International Airport in Uganda at around 4:30 pm, touched down at 6:22 pm Nigerian time. Uganda is two hours ahead of Nigeria.… read more
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