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The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has announced an interim
six-member South African Airways (SAA) board as the airline prepares to
relaunch in 2021. In a statement on Wednesday, the department said Geoff Qhena will
chair the board, which also comprises Peter Tshisevhe, June Crawford,
Bembe Zwane, Professor Edna van Harte … read more
Down the road from our Asia Pacific headquarters, one of the world’s
most connected travel hubs—Singapore Changi Airport—is unusually quiet.
It’s been this way for months, with global air passenger numbers falling
by almost 90 per cent in 2020.
This has been a devastating year for the tourism industry and the $9
trillion global t… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and major international industry bodies have joined forces to call for the immediate restoration of international travel using proven processes and without waiting for or requiring vaccinations.
WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, along wi… read more
The Gambia on Wednesday received The Gambia Experience as the first maiden flight from destination UK, carrying 147 passengers.
The airbus was received on arrival by officials of The Gambia Tourism Board and The Gambia Experience, marking the beginning of the 2020-2021 tourists' season
Speaking to journalists sho… read more
Air Peace has clinched the Aviation Company of the Year Award at the prestigious Nigerian Business Leadership Awards (NBLA) 2020 organised by BusinessDay Newspaper. The airline’s Spokesman, Stanley Olisa, said in a statement in Lagos on Sunday that Air Peace won the award based on its reputation.
Olisa said the Chairman… read more
Emirates has been named as the World’s Leading Airline in three major categories at the World Travel Awards 2020: World’s Leading Economy Class, Airline Rewards Programme and Airline Lounge – Business Class.
Earlier this month, Emirates also took home four regional World Travel Awards for the Middle East’s Leading Airl… read more
With WTM Africa set to run as a live/hybrid event at the CTICC in
Cape Town from 07-09 April 2021, the team at Africa Travel Week (ATW)
has pledged to continue driving Inclusion and Diversity (D& I)
efforts in the build up to the show.
The tourism landscape is going to look very different next year and
we want t… read more
Royal Zambian Airlines, a subsidiary of Royal Air Charters, will launch its scheduled flights on December 17th. For its launch, it will offer 4 weekly flights on the Lusaka - Johannesburg route.
Its fleet includes two Embraer E120LR and one E145LR. This is what Emmanuel Kalombe, general manager and directo… read more
SINGAPORE – While cruisers are dreaming of their next cruise vacation, Princess Cruises introduces a new Princess Promise, offering greater peace of mind during a cruise vacation.
Over the years, Princess guests have enjoyed warm and gracious service in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. Princess team members provide exceptional servic… read more
Participants at the first Africa Tourism Day held on November 26 in Nigeria voted Tanzania as the most exciting and fascinating tourist destination in Africa.
Participants of the first exciting Africa Tourism Day (ATD) were asked to vote for the African country which is best for tourism. The poll voters selected Tanzania as the most exciti… read more
South Africa: Government announces Interim SAA Board
Tools to help the travel industry’s recovery
WTTC: International travel can safely restart, without waiting for vaccines
Gambia receives maiden flight for tourists' season
Air Peace receives Aviation Company of the year award
Emirates clinches three awards at World Travel Awards
Africa Travel Week to drive Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for 2021
Royal Zambian Airlines starts scheduled ops on December 17
Princess Cruises introduces the New Princess Promise
Tanzania Named Most Fascinating African Destination
