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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Niger, Rwanda and South Sudan, along with the island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius, are set to be sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest growing economies this year, with each expected to record GDP growth of 6% or higher, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections.
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The Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N), Engineer Akin Olateru informed the National Assembly joint committees on aviation that the drastic reduction in aircraft accidents in the country has brought down the insurance premiums on wide body aircraft from $800,000 a year to between $150,000 and $200,000.
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Emirates and Air Canada announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents, including to destinations across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
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Currently, Radisson Hotel Group has nearly 100 hotels and 16,000 rooms in operation and under development in Africa. In the last two years only, the Group opened over 16 hotels in the region and secured over 25 new hotels, representing more than 4,800 additional rooms to its portfolio. Earlier this year, Radisson Hotel Group announced tha… read more
The Ghana Tourism Authority will organise the 17th Edition of the
National Tourism Awards on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at… read more
With the start of commercial operations imminent, Eswatini Air has launched a recruitment campaign for pilots qualified on Embraer ERJ135/145 aircraft. The offer, which is for captains and co-pilots, runs until 11 November 2022.
The company's new start date will be announced following the issuance of its Air Operator Certificate … read more
Air Mauritius has resumed its route to Australia with a twice-weekly service between Perth and Port Louis. The airline will fly from Port Louis to Perth on Tuesdays and Saturdays, returning to Mauritius on Wednesdays and Sundays, using the A330-900neo.
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In an effort to link the Caribbean with West Africa, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has established Antigua Airways. The parastatal company is the result of a partnership between the government and a group of Nigerian investors.
Initially scheduled for last October and then yesterday, the inaugural flight of Antigua Airways finally … read more
As part of Condé Nast Traveler's 2022 Readers' Choice Awards, the readers of the travel magazine also voted for the countries they consider to be home to the friendliest people and … read more
From the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum in Taghazout Bay, Morocco, Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 30 hotels and more than 5,000 rooms by the end of 2024… read more
Sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest growing economies in 2022
Nigeria’s wide body aircraft insurance premiums down to $150,000 from $800,000 due to safety
Emirates and Air Canada activate codeshare partnership
Radisson Hotel Group continues to strengthen its presence in Africa
GTA sets 2021 National Tourism Awards for November 3
Eswatini Air launches Embraer ERJ135/145 pilot recruitment campaign
Air Mauritius resumes twice-weekly Perth service
Antigua Airways starts flights between Africa and Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean
Botswana voted one of the ten friendliest countries in the world
Marriott International continues growth across Africa
