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In order to improve connectivity between the various regions of Nigeria, the government of President Muhamadu Buhari has made the construction and renovation of airports its main focus. The latest major project of his administration is the renovation and expansion of the Katsina International Airport in the northwest of the country.
Eswatini Air launched its commercial operations on 26 March 2023. A start-up, in four stages, which will see the opening of three routes in South Africa by June. After Johannesburg, Durban will be added to the destination map of the young carrier, which operates Embraer aircraft.
All roads lead to Durban this week, as the 2023 edition of Africa's Travel Indaba (ATI)-- the continent's premier tourism trade show -- gets underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
Africa's Travel Indaba 2023, which takes place from Monday to Thursday, aims to reach pre-COVID-19 participation levels.… read more
The 115-island destination was extensively represented on the
international media platform for four days at the Arabian Travel Market
(ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from May 1st to 4th 2023.
The delegation was led by the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Sherin
Francis and was accompanied by Mrs Bernadette Willemin, the Direc… read more
The Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa's largest aviation group, has opened the second phase of the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, which is now the largest hotel on the continent. The hotel, which opened its first phase in January 2019, now offers a total of 1,024 modern rooms and suites, including fully equipped apartments for long and s… read more
The Eswatini Rail Link project team has spearheaded the project to reach significant milestones on its growth path. This is a joint effort between Transnet Freight Rail and Eswatini Railways. The project is currently at the Project Affected People resettlement phase. Many alternative resettlement sites have been prepared for the construct… read more
During the dark days of travel restrictions, European airlines provided a neat demonstration of the limits of virtual meetings.
Top
airline chiefs on video link at an annual industry summit in 2021 were
left bemused when an online panel unravelled as the moderator’s line
failed. The host returned after chief executives tried to fill… read more
The Mossel Bay Municipality has announced that following repair work done to a section of the popular St Blaize Hiking Trail at the Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse and cave, the trail has been declared save for use and… read more
Tourism revenues rose by 171.3 per cent from $164 million in 2021 to $445 million (about Rwf496 billion) recorded in 2022, according to the 2022 annual report by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
This growth represents a remarkable 89.3 per cent recovery compared to pre-Covid-19 pandemic period, indicated the report publish… read more
Emirates and the Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals to Zambia by leveraging Emirates' global network of over 140 destinations. The MoU was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates' Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Africa, and Matongo Matamw… read more
Nigeria launches USD 51 million renovation of Katsina International Airport
Eswatini Air makes Durban its second destination in South Africa
Africa's Travel Indaba kicks off in Durban
Seychelles showcases diverse tourism products at 2023 Arabian Travel Market
The second phase of the Skylight Hotel in Ethiopia has been inaugurated
Update On Eswatini Rail Link (ESRL) Project
Death of business travel has been greatly exaggerated
Mossel Bay: The St Blaize Hiking Trail has been reopened
Rwanda Tourism Revenue More Than Doubled to U.S.$445 Million in 2022
Zambia Tourism Agency agrees Tourism promotion with Emirates
