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Tourism recovery accelerates to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels - latest UNWTO barometer
International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic.
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Radisson Group has big plans for Africa
Radisson Hotel Group said it plans to reach 150 hotels and 25,000 rooms within the next five years across the African continent.
"The last two years have been a time of accelerated growth for the Radisson Hotel Group; 2023 is already anticipated to remain positive with nine hotel openings during the year," Elie Younes, execut… read more
Updated: Court adjourns Nigeria Air’s case till February 13, orders FG, AON to maintain status quo
Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today asked the Federal Government and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to maintain status quo following the plaintiffs’(AON’s) motion ex parte in Suit FHC/L/CS/2159/2022 filed on the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air.
The Court has equally adjourned proceedings on the matter til… read more
Emirates twice-daily to Brussels from January (increase from 12 to 14-weekly)
In a press briefing this Thursday 24 November 2022, Jean-Pierre Martin, Emirates country manager for Belgium and Luxembourg, announced that Emirates would reinstate the pre-Covid frequency of two daily flights to Brussels from January 2023. The flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with what Emirates calls the Gamec… read more
United Airlines launches Washington to Cape Town route
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has celebrated the launch of United Airlines’ new nonstop service between Washington Dulles International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. The route is operated three times per week with a 787-9. The launch date coincided with the airport’s celebration of its 60th anniversary.
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Sabre partners with Trava to digitalize post booking for travel agents
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced a new Premium Solution Partnership with Trava to help automate post-booking processes for travel sellers.
Trava is the latest company to partner with Sabre on the Premium Solution Partnership, joining its network, a… read more
Air Peace sets to resume Monrovia Dec. 2
Air Peace, is set to resume its Monrovia service on December 2, 2022.
Mr. Stanley Olisa, Spokesperson for Air Peace, in a statement disclosed that the Lagos-Monrovia service will operate three times weekly, adding that the airline is also finalising plans to launch its Tel Aviv operations soon.
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Arik Air resumes Abuja-Kano, Owerri flights Nov. 28
Arik Air is resuming daily flights from Lagos and Abuja to Owerri the Imo state capital from Wednesday, November 28, 2022. Similarly, the airline will on the same date resume four weekly flights from Abuja to Kano.
The outbound flights from Lagos to Owerri will operate from the Murtala Muhammed Airport Domestic Terminal 1 (GA… read more
Liberia Tourism Season to kick off with National Tourism festival
On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Liberia tourism sector will come alive as the Country hosts LIBFEST, the first annual and national all-inclusive tourism festival celebrating Liberia's amazing beauty, sites, resources, events, and discoveries.
LIBFEST2022 will kick off at 7:00 a.m. in a carnival parade of dancing, music, attra… read more
New in Namibia - Onguma Safari Camps launches its new Camp Kala
On 1st November 2022, Onguma Camp Kala in northern Namibia welcomed its first guests. The ultra-exclusive safari camp is situated within the Onguma Nature Reserve, a 34,000-hectare wilderness on the eastern border of the iconic Etosha National Park. The new camp comprises just four spacious suites - all elevated off the groun… read more
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