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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
Empowering Women in Tourism to Expand Africa’s Growth Potential
Tourism in Africa is thriving, propelled by its rich cultures, unique landscapes, and the warm hospitality of its people. Yet behind every thriving tourism destination, there are women—many of whom are often unrecognised yet instrumental in shaping the sector.
The recent Women in Tourism Regional Conference in Freetown, Sierra Le… read more
Africans Urged to Adequately Use Tourism Potential for Sustainable Development
The Africa Celebrates is an annual event designed to support the development and prosperity of the continent by connecting Africa through education, art, culture and technology.
Ethiopia's Minister of Tourism, Selamawit Kasa said on the occasion that Africa has a tourism potential that could enhance its economic growth and prosperit… read more
Emirates launches curated content collaboration with Spotify
Now live on-board flights to 140 destinations, Emirates has launched a new collaboration with Spotify. Offering customers a wide array of podcasts and playlists in the sky, Spotify can be enjoyed by all customers on their personal inflight entertainment seatback system, ice.
Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and … read more
Africa's Railway Infrastructure Deficit
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual report titled ‘State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2024,’ which indicates that progress in expanding and improving the rail network as outlined in the African Union’s railway initiative has been limited to date.
According to the report, out of the ambitious plan to construct … read more
Celebrations as Ethiopian Airlines Brings Africa’s First Airbus A350-1000 to Lagos
Today, a new era in African aviation dawned as Ethiopian Airlines, the continent’s leading carrier, made history by operating its inaugural flight to Lagos, Nigeria, with its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000.
This momentous occasion marked a significant milestone for both the airline and the Nigerian aviation industry.
As the aircra… read more
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