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What is tourism? Why is it so important?
The word 'tour' comes from the Latin word 'turns', which means a tool for creating a circle'. Tourism is also designed because people have to move from their traditional place of residence to a different place in the whole world (return) just for the sole purpose of leisure (enjoying) and pleasure. According to the WTO (1993), tourism inv… read more
British Airways / Comair esumes domestic operations in SA
Comair announced on Wednesday, December 9 that domestic British Airways flights have resumed in South Africa.
The domestic flights will operate a full-service offering, lounge offerings, frequent flyer benefits and a business class options for travellers.
‘British Airways (operated by Comair) will serve all the … read more
COVID-19 pandemic offers African aviation a chance to reset
Africa’s aviation industry represents a huge market that the continent’s airlines need to exploit more fully, with technology and AI offering the way forward for expansion, regional development experts said Thursday.
“Technology and smart technologies are offering this fantastic opportunity, so let’s make use of AI, let’s make us… read more
Covid-19 shows overlooked need for crisis communication plans in tourism
Crisis communication plans are at the bottom of most destination marketers' to-do list, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the tourism industry's focus. Readiness for such incidents is why Bandwagon, a destination marketing firm, has been awarded two Marcom Awards for destination crisis planning and research projects during the pandemi… read more
Star Alliance named World’s Leading Airline Alliance
Cainiao, Ethiopian Airlines partner to l...
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arms of Alibaba Group Holdings, has partnered with Ethiopian Airlines to launch special cold chain air freight for the transportation of temperature-controlled medicines from Shenzhen Airport, China's first medical cross-border cold chain facility. Temperature-controlled … read more
ATM expecting influx of Israeli exhibitors and visitors
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced that it is expecting an influx of exhibitors and visitors from Israel and further afield.
ATM, which has already announced that the 2021 edition of its annual showcase will take place live at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 16-19, has witnessed a massive spike, not only i… read more
New route in times of the pandemic: Seattle with Qatar Airways from March 2021
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of 4 weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021. The Seattle service will be operated with Airbus A350-900s featuring 36 Qsuite Business Class seats and 247 in Economy Class.
The launch of flights to Seattle in March 2021 will increase Qatar Airways’ U. S. network to 59 weekly flights … read more
Kruger International Airport welcomes black impala to resident herd
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport welcomed a black impala lamb to its local herd. The new lamb is the first of its kind to be born within the airport’s parameters.
Impalas are one of the most common antelope found in Southern Africa but a black lamb is quite a rarity.
The black colour is a genetic mut… read more
Uganda Airlines will operate soon to Dubai
Uganda Airlines is planning to start its service to Dubai using A330neo. The dates are yet to be announced.
On December 5, the airline started three times weekly flights to Mombasa, Kenya. Soon Johannesburg will join its network, it announced last week.
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