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World Tourism Day celebrated in Asmara
World Tourism Day, observed annually on 27 September, was celebrated for the 29th time at the national level in Asmara under the theme “Tourism and Peace”. The event was attended by Ms. Askalu Menkorios, Minister of Tourism, and Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director of the Central Region.
Ms. Liya Gebreab, Dir… read more
Zambia Lobito railway concession has been finalized
The governments of Angola and Zambia have recently formalized concession agreements with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This significant step marks the commencement of the construction phase for an extensive 800-kilometer railway link, which will serve as a vital connection between the two African nations.
These com… read more
SAA with more flights between Johannesburg and Harare
South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it will increase the number of flights to Harare in … read more
NCAA upping consumer rights with protection portal?
Players in the Nigerian aviation industry say the recently unveiled Consumer Protection Portal by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is a right way to stop the continuous violation of air passengers’ rights by airlines. The global aviation industry is evolving. Nigeria as a major player on the continent with huge pot… read more
Qantas & Airlink sign codeshare agreement
The flag carrier of Australia, Qantas, and South African regional airline, Airlink, have signed a codeshare agreement.
Qantas will add its airline code ("QF") on… read more
Ethiopia's Triple UNWTO Awards for Eco-Tourism Excellence
Ethiopia's tourism sector has seen consecutive global recognition in recent years, with destinations in the country being consistently named among the world's best eco-tourism sites by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In 2021 and 2022, Wonchi and Choke Mountain's Eco Villages were honored as top eco-tourism villages. In 202… read more
UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit: A milestone for global tourism collaboration
UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic is set to host the 1st UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit, scheduled to take place f… read more
A journey through Meru National Park
The sun was just beginning to paint the sky with hues of orange and pink as our safari vehicle departed at 6:30 a.m. from our camp in Meru Nationa… read more
South African Airways increases flights between JNB and WDH
According to Air Connect Namibia, a collaborative air service development initiative led by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) and mandated to improve air access to Namib… read more
KLM to increase capacity to South Africa
The flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is set to increase capacity to … read more
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