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Dr. Lubinda (Mufalo) Sakanga, acting as a delegate for both the Southern Africa Railway Association and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), recently gave an influential speech at the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, held in Abidjan. His discourse highlighted the pressing need for a significant change in the strategy … read more
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data, street festivals play a significant role in promoting tourist inflow to a given country.
Ethiopia is the leading country in Africa to register tangible and intangible heritages, manuscripts, and biosphere reserves by The United Nations Educational, Scientific a… read more
In a meeting with representatives of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) on Thursday, Tourism Minister Mrs. Lola Ade John reaffirmed her commitment to partnering with the industry to promote Nigeria’s rich tourism assets.
The minister met with NATOP President Mrs. Bolaji Mustapha and her executive team to discus… read more
Tanzania has seen notable uptick of tourism and export sectors in the year ending July, significantly contributing to sustained economic growth. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) latest economic monthly review for July shows that the increase of tourists not only boosts revenue for local businesses but also contributes to the national eco… read more
Nigeria has signed a new bilateral air service agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The signing of the new BASA is seen as a major step forward for the Nigerian aviation industry, which has faced challenges in recent years. The agreement, which was negotiated by the Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Fe… read more
ASKY Airlines, the leading Pan-African airline, celebrated a significant milestone with the arrival of its new Boeing 737-8MAX aircraft. The state-of-the-art jet, registered ET-BAT, marks a major step forward in the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing passenger experience.
ET-BAT replaces ET-ANG, the very fir… read more
Airlink, the leading regional carrier in South Africa, is thrilled to announce the introduction of an additional daily service to Maputo, Mozambique, effective from 01 October 2024. This strategic move is part of Airlink's ongoing commitment to providing increased connectivity and convenience for its valued customers.
With… read more
For the first time in two years, an Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier resumed operations after suspending flights in 2021 due to unresolved issues, including the airline's trapped funds in Nigeria.
Flight EK 783, a Boeing 777-3… read more
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is set to host its annual Magical Kenya
Travel Expo (MKTE)2024 at Uhuru Gardens National Monument &
Museum, Nairobi from Wednesday, 2nd October to Friday, 4th October 2024.
The highly anticipated event will bring together key travel agents
from Kenya’s major tourism source markets (Bu… read more
The Lagos State Tourism sector has contributed N4.1 trillion to the state Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in recent years.
The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, disclosed this at the World Tourism Day celebration last weekend, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this. The State's Commissioner f… read more
Railway development in Africa: Why is this a good idea?
Street festivals are attracting more tourists
Tourism minister pledges support for NATOP
Tourism and Export sectors upsurge boost earnings
Nigeria’s Airlines will benefit from new UAE agreement
ASKY welcomes new Boeing 737-8MAX
Airlink increased flights to Maputo and Daresalam
Emirates flight touches down in Lagos after 2-Year break
All set 2024 Magical Kenya Travel Expo
