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The
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a warning
that significant supply chain issues are expected to continue impacting
airline performance well into 2025, leading to increased operational
costs and constraining growth opportunities for carriers. In its latest
airline industry outlook, IATA has quantified… read more
Hon.
Tony Iju Nwabunike, the immediate past President of the Association of
Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), has emphasized that the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a remarkable opportunity
for Nigeria's economic growth.
However, he cautioned that the nation
must take decisive actions to fully capita… read more
The
inaugural Essence of Africa, Africa’s International Buyer Forum,
wrapped up after three days of vibrant networking, strategic meetings,
and insightful discussions, bringing together over 360 tourism
professionals from 37 countries.
This event successfully connected 130
pre-qualified international buyers with 125 African exhib… read more
In
a significant move, the government of Rwanda and American comedian and
television host Steve Harvey's company BILT LLC have signed an agreement
to promote tourism and investment in Rwanda. The agreement was signed
on Monday, December 16, 2024, with Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO
Francis Gatare representing the Government of Rwan… read more
The
Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a full-scale Ministerial
investigation into the collapse of aviation fuel supply at OR Tambo
International Airport, and its severe impact on South Africa's tourism
industry. The party has urged the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy,
to initiate a thorough investigation into the root cause… read more
Etihad
Airways and Air Seychelles have announced a new codeshare agreement,
offering their customers a seamless travel experience between Etihad's
extensive network and the stunning island destinations of the
Seychelles. This strategic partnership will allow passengers to book a
single ticket for their journey, connecting Etihad… read more
Addis
Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and an economic and diplomatic hub of
Africa, has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, solidifying
its position as a key development center in East Africa. The city has
undergone a significant transformation, driven by the Addis Ababa
Corridor Development Project, which aims to stre… read more
A
unique piece of aviation history is now available to the highest
bidder, as the cabin of a former Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir)
Boeing 757 is listed for auction on Auctim.
This aircraft, famously
parked at Brussels Airport for years following the airline's bankruptcy
in 2016, had become a familiar sight for aviation … read more
Turkish
Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance, is set to resume flights to
Benghazi, Libya, after a hiatus of more than a decade. The airline plans
to introduce a new route connecting Istanbul Airport and Benina
International Airport, starting on January 14, 2025.
The service will
operate three times per week, on Tuesday… read more
The Seychelles Tourism Department
has initiated a series of training sessions aimed at assisting small
tourism operators in maximizing their revenue during off-peak seasons.
Running from November 18 to December 6, the program consists of 11 sessions held across Mahé, Praslin,… read more