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Proflight Zambia launches flights between Livingstone and Cape Town
Zambian privately owned regional carrier Proflight Zambia has announced the launch of direct flights between Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) … read more
ECOWAS Air Transport Ministers Endorse Regional Strategy To Remove Taxes From Air Transport
Air Transport Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed toeliminate all taxes as not in line with ICAO recommendations and reduce by 25 per cent two main charges (passengers and security).
All these decisions are aimed at optimizing fees and ensure that aviation security protocols meet international … read more
GIATA launches MultiCodes Utility: Simplifying Hotel Data Mapping for Non-Tech Users
GIATA GmbH, the global partner for hotel content and technology solutions for the travel industry, announces the launch of the MultiCodes Utility, the new MultiCodes interface designed to provide easy access to complex tech data to non-tech professionals, providing wider and independent use of the tool among company stakeholders.
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Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Announces New Wellness Offering
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce the forthcoming launch of its new Wellness offering, poised to redefine luxury and wellbeing in the Heart of the Helderberg. As part of the ongoing evolution of this exceptional boutique country retreat, this development is tailored specifically for spa lovers, promising an unri… read more
Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre At Kenyatta University
The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre - Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), based at Kenyatta University, has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Resilience Award during the Global Resilience Council Hall of Fame Awards at Plaisterers' Hall in London.
The award was received by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Reb… read more
Emirates Group Breaks Own Profit Record
The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing its record profit before tax for the same period last year.
This is the first financial year that the UAE corporate income tax, ena… read more
Tourists Exempted From Declaring IMEI Numbers Upon Arrival
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exempted tourists from declaring the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their gadgets upon arrival, aiming to maintain seamless entry for visitors while enhancing tax compliance.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano emphasized Kenya's role as a gateway to East Africa an… read more
MSC Euribia docks in Durban, breaking record set by Anthem of the Seas in Cape Town
MSC Cruises newest ship MSC Euribia has docked in Durban at the new Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal on her repositioning voyage from Europe to the Middle East, where she’ll spend the winter cruising in the Arabian Gulf.
MSC Euribia’s historic port call in Durban on Wednesday made her the largest cruise ship ever to dock… read more
Ghana at WTM London 2024, showcasing culture, heritage & holiday appeal
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is making waves at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the tourism industry’s largest and most prestigious gatherings.
Leading the Ghanaian contingent is Ekow Sampson, Deputy GTA CEO of Operations, who highlighted the country’s impressive tourism offerings and the strong i… read more
Windhoek-Okahandja dual carriageway (A1) officially opened
The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia's road sector, has officially opened the new … read more
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