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Morocco’s first Radisson-branded hotel opens in Casablanca
Takulandirani 2024: Stakeholders address bottlenecks to enhance air connectivity in Malawi
n a bid to foster dialogue and find solutions to enhance air connectivity in Malawi, the Malawi International Travel Expo (Takulandirani 2024) featured a crucial session titled “Addressing Bottlenecks for Improved Malawi’s Air Connectivity.” The session, moderated by Kojo Bentum-Williams of UN Tourism & VoyagesAfriq, brough… read more
‘The appetite to meet is impressive’: global industry to unite at IMEX Frankfurt
With just over two weeks to go until the 2024 edition of IMEX Frankfurt, around 4,000 buyers are expected through the doors at Messe Frankfurt. With buyer, exhibitor and meeting numbers currently tracking ahead of 2023, the demand for the show, taking place May 14 – 16, is reflective of the sheer business momentum and confidence building… read more
Addo Elephant National Parks: Rhinos now tracked by AI-powered collars
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that 31 rhino collars with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology have been donated to Addo Elephant National Park by various stakeholders to secu… read more
Malawi International Tourism Expo 2024 opens with emphasis on economic transformation
The 5th Malawi International Tourism Expo, known as “Takulandirani 2024,” commenced yesterday, April 25, with a grand opening ceremony at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The expo, spanning three days, aims to serve as a vibrant platform for showcasing the best of Malawi’s tourism offerings while facilitating crucia… read more
KQ stops flights to Kinshasa over continued detention of staff
Kenya Airways (KQ) will suspend flights to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) tomorrow over the continued detention of its two staff amid an allegation of trying to transport uncleared cargo.
Allan Kilavuka, KQ CEO and MD, said that their detainment has disrupted the airlines' ability to operate flights be… read more
Now that we have one for Tourism it is time for a stronger Pan-African Aviation Agenda
Over the past decade, there has been a growing emphasis on intra-Africa tourism. The African Union Agenda 2063, for instance, has identified the sector as a pathway to realising its goals and its First Year Ten-Year Implementation Plan 2013-2023, has set ambitious targets including the doubling its contribution to the continent’s GDP fro… read more
SAA delays intercontinental route expansion
The interim Chairman of South African Airways (SAA), Derek Hanekom, recently said in an interview with South African television news broadcaster eNCA (eNews Channel Africa) that SAA's plans to extend intercontinental flights beyond … read more
PM Hon. Kassim Majaliwa witnesses the first trial run of SGR train from Dar es Salam
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Hon. Kassim Majaliwa has witnessed the inaugural trial run of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma on 21 April 2024. This trial train transported various government officials and religious leaders from across Tanzania, for a special prayer session aimed at blessing the nation as it … read more
LOT pilot’s in-flight proposal to flight attendant goes viral
A heartwarming moment unfolded aboard a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Krakow when Captain Konrad Hanc proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend, Paula.
The airline shared a video of the romantic gesture on social media, capturing the emotional exchange as Hanc declared his love and popped the question… read more
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