The luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has finalised an order with Italian shipyard Fincantieri for the construction of a new vessel as part of a two-ship order announced in July. The finalisation for the first ship in the deal comes after the cruise line and shipyard agreed on an option to expand the two-ship deal in future.
Airbnb had a strong Q3. Nights and Experiences Booked accelerated
throughout the quarter and into Q4, despite a softer start due to
shorter booking lead times compared to 2023. Revenue grew 10%
year-over-year to $3.7 billion. Net income was $1.4 billion,
representing a net income margin of 37%. Adjusted EBITDA of $2.0 billion
in… read more
In addition to the Consumer Protection Portal (CPP), recently unveiled to address issues and agitations arising from flight delays and cancellations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has again, introduced another layer of protection for air travel consumers.
The portal, known as the Centralised Passenger Informati… read more
The much-anticipated World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024 opened with
the global travel industry gathering to explore opportunities and
showcase destinations. Among the standout participants were countries
from Africa, captivating audiences with the continent’s remarkable
diversity and potential. From Zambia’s breathtaking wilderness an… read more
Seychelles tourism is enjoying a remarkable boost, with recent
figures indicating a peak in visitor arrivals and a strong outlook for
the remainder of the year.
According to the latest statistics from the Seychelles National
Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the country has welcomed 294,071 visitors
from January 1 to November 3,… read more
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
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 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.
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
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
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Crystal Cruises and Fincantieri finalise new cruise ship order in two-ship deal
Airbnb Q3 2024 financial results
Flight Disruption - NCAA Introduces Additional Protection for Air Passengers
Africa’s Dynamic Presence Takes Centre Stage at WTM London 2024
Positive outlook for Seychelles Tourism as Visitor Arrivals Peak
Proflight Zambia launches flights between Livingstone and Cape Town
ECOWAS Air Transport Ministers Endorse Regional Strategy To Remove Taxes From Air Transport
GIATA launches MultiCodes Utility: Simplifying Hotel Data Mapping for Non-Tech Users
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Announces New Wellness Offering
