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SA economic growth driven by travel sector
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that the South African travel and tourism sector’s GDP will drive the national economic recovery consistently over the next decade. The forecast from WTTC’s Economic Impact Report shows the sector is forecast to grow at an average rate of 7.6% annually over the next… read more
Five safari destinations to visit in Kenya on a luxury safari
Among the African countries, Kenya is one of the countries with ideal attractions that will definitely make your safari not only enjoyable but also memorable. Located in the Eastern part of Africa, the Republic of Kenya is bordered by countries like Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Indian Ocean. It is among the la… read more
South Africa announces e-visa portal for Nigerian travellers
Travellers from Nigeria to South Africa can now apply for visa online. South Africa’s Home Affairs Department announced the portal had been opened since August 19 this year for a pilot.
Firming up this was Chief Operating Officer of South African Tourism, Nomansonto Ndlovu who said that the new e-visa regime was part… read more
The trouble with Nigeria’s Aviation industry
The Nigerian aviation industry is troubled. Highly troubled. Owners of airlines are feeling the heat. Patrons of airlines are feeling the heat too.
The other day, the CEO of United Nigeria Airlines, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, in a media interactive session with Aviation Correspondents in Lagos, said the high cost of flight operations had m… read more
Kush Air Uganda purchases its first Dash8-400
Founded in 2018, Kush Air Uganda offers scheduled charter flights to Uganda and South Sudan.
Africa hospitality sector ready to take off
As the South African and broader African hospitality market continues to recover post-Covid-19, investment and development activity is set to ramp up as the sector evolves past its biggest ever crisis, noted industry expert Wayne Troughton, the CEO of HTI Consulting.
“There are various themes and trends that are hot right no… read more
North West Parks Board announces dates for the "Park Mahala Week 2022"
The North West Parks Board (NWPB), the governmental organisation responsible for the management of protected areas and public nature reserves in … read more
Air Belgium appoints APG as its online GSA in Southern Africa
Air Belgium has chosen APG as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in South Africa and Namibia to further support their new routes to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with sales development activities, wide ranging marketing support, as well as reservation and … read more
CapeNature has announced dates for the annual "CapeNature Access Week"
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more
Africa’s hospitality sector set to soar
As the South African and broader African hospitality market continues to recover post-Covid-19; investment and development activity is set to ramp up as the sector evolves post its biggest ever crisis, comments notes industry expert Wayne Troughton, the CEO of HTI Consulting.
“There are various themes and trends that are hot … read more
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