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Over 26 countries confirm participation at Africa’s Travel Indaba
With a fully sold-out floor space, Africa’s Travel Indaba has reached a ground-breaking achievement as it will see an unprecedented partici… read more
Nigeria’s aviation firefighters lament lack of competency training and equipment
The Nigerian Fire Safety Association, NFSA, has raised alarm over the lack of competency training of its members. They blamed this on the non-certification of the £11.5 Fire simulator for use, procured and installed in Zaria since April 2019.
This is just as the Association also disclosed inadequate fire tenders, other safety critical equi… read more
Princess Cruises replaces Dubai with Cape Town for 2025 World Cruise
Princess Cruises has amended the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea, with new port calls in Africa and Europe instead of the Middle East and Asia.
Island Princess and Crown Princess will circumnavigate Africa, with Island Princess confirmed to be calling in Cap… read more
Augrabies Falls National Park: Unleaded fuel is currently not available
The management of Augrabies Falls National Park in South Africa's… read more
Emirates announces first 9 destinations to join its A350 network
Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months. Emirates has 65 Airbus A350-900s on or… read more
MMA2: 17 Years of innovation, efficiency, and excellence in Nigerian Aviation
Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal, MMA2, Nigeria’s premier airport, celebrated its 17th anniversary with a media parley, reflecting on its incredible journey and achievements in the Nigerian aviation industry.
Over the past 17 years, MMA2 has evolved into a symbol of excellence, innovation, and efficiency, achieving numerous … read more
Efficiency Overhaul: FAAN and NSA team up to ease airport security
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) have finalized plans to reduce the presence of military and paramilitary personnel at Nigeria’s international airports.
This is aimed at minimizing delays and inconveniences caused by multiple baggage checks.
The Managing Dir… read more
Building Bridges: Air Peace’s London service wins praise from Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Honourable Gaston Alfonso Browne, has praised Air Peace for its innovative efforts, particularly the recent launch of direct flights to London.
The Prime Minister stated this at a high-level business forum and dinner held at the Delborough Hotel, Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria.
During t… read more
Driving tourism for inclusive growth: UN Tourism vision for a prosperous Africa
The UN Tourism Africa department remains committed to its member states and the advancement of the UN Tourism Agenda for Africa – Tourism for Inclusive Growth. Over the past years, our member states have collaborated with us on key priorities to bring about transformative change in the African tourism sector.
Desp… read more
Sabre Hospitality renews Wyndham following accelerated migration
Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation. a leading technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a multi-year renewal with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, following the hotel franchisor's highly successful adoption of SynXis Propert… read more
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