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Culture and Tourism: A protest unending?
I had an early Saturday morning meeting with my residents’ association. It is difficult to escape the reality of Nigeria’s difficult moments and the efforts by the government to find solutions.
We run a different government at this level, and everyone is concerned and conscious of the fact that we are the government, I mean, we eith… read more
Rovos Rail Owner to Promote More Angola's Image Abroad
The owner of the luxurious South African train called 'Rovos Rail', Rohan Rovos, reaffirmed on Monday in the city of Cuito, Bié province, the commitment to continue transporting international tourists, with the aim of increasingly promoting the image of Angola abroad.
Rohan Rovos was speaking to the local press, moments after… read more
Passenger demand up 9.1% in June according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 9.1% increase in global passenger demand for June 2024 compared to June 2023. Key highlights include:
Total Market: Total demand (RPK) increased by 9.1%, capacity (ASK) by 8.5%, and load factor reached 85.0%. International Market: Demand rose by 12.3%, capacity by 12.7%, and loa… read more
KLM to resume flights to Liberia in Costa Rica
With the start of the winter season, KLM will once again have flights to Liberia in Costa Rica. The flight will be in combination with San José and will be served 4x a week with a B787. Last year KLM could not operate to Liberia due to runway maintenance.
Ibom Air COO canvasses collaboration among aviation stakeholders
Mr. Uriesi, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ibom Air has called for enhanced collaboration among Nigerian aviation industry workers in a bid to ensure growth.
A statement by the airline said that Uriesi canvassed the position as the Special Guest Speaker at the Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) Bienni… read more
WCAG 2.2: Website accessibility standards get an update – what businesses should know
n October 2023, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines were updated to version 2.2. These updates introduced new requirements for improving web accessibility, such as focus visibility and alternative input methods. For hospitality business owners, understanding and implementing these changes is crucial for ensuring ADA compliance and providing… read more
Nigeria to host 68th UN tourism commission for Africa meeting
Nigeria has secured the hosting right for the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2025.The announcement was made during the 67th meeting of the Commission held in Livingstone, Republic of Zambia.
There expressions of intent from Kenya, Algeria, Nigeria and Ghana. Demonstrating remarkable solidarity, … read more
UN Tourism Conference on Brand Africa Aims to unlock tourism investments
The second UN Tourism Brand Conference, which is scheduled to occur in Zambia from 22nd to 24th July this year, looks to be a game-changing occasion with the goal of elevating Africa’s reputation as a top travel destination. In order to strengthen the tourism industry on the continent, this conference will expand on efforts that were star… read more
Cape Town: Free entry to selected Iziko museums on Women's Day
Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Women’s Day on 09 August 2024. Thi… read more
Suspended 800% hike in terminal charges
Players in the Nigerian aviation industry have described the suspended planned hike by 800 percent of terminal charges by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) as the height of insensitivity by the government and its agency.
Experts, who spoke to Daily Independent, said that if the proposal, which was schedule… read more
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