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Africa’s newest meetings-driven event uniting serious international
buyers and exhibitors from across the continent has announced a change
in dates addressing the coinciding dates of Essence of Africa and
Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE).
Essence of Africa will now take place from 2-4 December 2024 at the Sarit Centre in Nai… read more
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Health, Safety, Environment & Quality-2024 award for Aviation in Ghana. The accolade was presented at the 7th Ghana – West Africa Business Excellence Awards held on May 10th at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
This award underscores AW… read more
Legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Kemi Pinheiro (OFR) says the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) must grow its strategic presence in the emerging travel sector in Nigeria by being law centric.
The cerebral senior wig urged NANTA to reappraise the association’s relationships with her… read more
Qatar Airways is close to completing an equity investment
in an undisclosed southern African carrier as it seeks to deepen its
network across Africa.
“We are at the final stage of an equity
investment in an airline in the southern part of Africa,” Qatar Airways
CEO Badr Mohammed Al Meer said May 15 during a panel disc… read more
Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, diverse landscapes, and historical significance have positioned the country as a burgeoning destination for tourism investment. With a growing focus on developing its tourism industry, Ethiopia offers a wealth of opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on its untapped… read more
Emirates announces the resumption of daily services between Lagos and Dubai, starting from October 1, 2024. The airline will operate the route using a Boeing 777-300ER, providing Nigerian travellers with extensive connectivity to over 140 destinations worldwide.
With strong bilateral trade relations between Nigeria and the UA… read more
Viking has celebrated the float out of its newest Nile River cruise vessel, Viking Sobek, marking a significant milestone in her construction as the ship touches water for the first time.
The event signifies the end of external construction work and the begining of the final fit and finish on her interior, which will be condu… read more
Botswana has an unprecedented attendance at the ongoing Africa’s
Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa. According to Keitumetse Setlang,
Acting CEO of Botswana Tourism Organization, the Southern African nation
is represented by all aspects of the tourism and travel trade.
“We have 45 companies here from Botswana, representin… read more
Emirates announces the addition of a second daily flight between Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City, commencing from January 15, 2025, ahead of the Lunar New Year festival.
The move underscores Emirates’ commitment to Vietnam’s growing travel demand, enhancing connectivity for both tourism and trade. Passengers gain increased options… read more
Most people assume every country in Africa is poor, dangerous and has a terrible economy.
Most investors think Africa is uninvestable.
We disagree.
Certainly, the 54 countries in Africa are not all the same, and while some countries have more issues than others, similar to the United States and Europe, others can make the avera… read more