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Ethiopian Airlines Returns to Monrovia
Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday November 30, 2024, marked a significant milestone with the resumption of passenger flights to Liberia’s capital, Monrovia.
The inaugural flight was celebrated in a ceremony attended by Liberian President, government officials, diplomats, and Ethiopian Airlines executives. The event highlighted t… read more
Registration Opens for World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025
Registration for one of Africa’s flagship travel events, World Travel Market Africa, is now open.
Taking place in Cape Town from 9-11 April 2025, WTM Africa brings together leaders in leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel, MICE/business travel, sport tourism, Tourism Investment, Responsible Tourism as well as travel technol… read more
Ghana’s Transportation Sector Celebrates the Launch of Modern DMU Trains
In a significant milestone for Ghana’s transportation landscape, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially unveiled two state-of-the-art Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains designed for the 97-kilometer Tema to Mpakadan standard gauge railway line. This inauguration marks a pivotal moment, showcasing the power of internatio… read more
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Rodger Foster to step down as CEO & Managing Director of Airlink
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will undergo a change of leadership following the decision by current CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster, to step down at the end of March 2025 after almost 33 years at the company’s helm.
Airlink’s current Chief Financial Officer, de Villiers Engelbrecht, will take over fr… read more
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) Heads to Cape Town for the First Time
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), Africa’s premier conference for tourism and hospitality investment, is gearing up for its 2025 edition in Cape Town. Taking place from 17 to 19 June at The Westin Cape Town, AHIF 2025 will introduce an innovative, dynamic format aimed at fostering new partnerships and facil… read more
Set the Scene for a Fully-Laden Festive Table with Backsberg
This holiday season, Backsberg Family Wines invites you to elevate your celebrations with three exceptional red wines, exquisitely crafted to enrich each occasion and enhance the favourite flavours of this time of year. The perfect companions to your fully-laden tables, these wines offer a harmonious blend of elegance and versatility,… read more
Powering a Visa-Free Africa: The Future of Seamless Travel on the Continent
Recent news that Nigeria will introduce $170 surcharge fees for biometric capture during the Visa process will no doubt frustrate proponents of the “visa-free Africa” concept. The African Union’s longstanding goal may seem out of reach with Africa’s sheer size and pressing security needs, due to wars and terrorism, posing significant … read more
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