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Tourism revenues rose by 171.3 per cent from $164 million in 2021 to $445 million (about Rwf496 billion) recorded in 2022, according to the 2022 annual report by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
This growth represents a remarkable 89.3 per cent recovery compared to pre-Covid-19 pandemic period, indicated the report publish… read more
Emirates and the Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals to Zambia by leveraging Emirates' global network of over 140 destinations. The MoU was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates' Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Africa, and Matongo Matamw… read more
Nigeria High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Haruna Manta says he is impressed with the high profile intervention on joint Africa Tourism prosperity by National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), noting that the association cannot be ignored in the quest to address tourism trade matters in Nigeria and Africa.… read more
Barely two years plus of starting operations, United Nigeria has successfully scaled the International Air Transport Association, IATA’s Operational Safety Audit, IOSA.
At the presentation of the IOSA certificate to the airline in Lagos Thursday 4 April, 2023, the IATA Manager, West and Central Africa, Dr. Samson Fatokun comm… read more
The Management of Green Africa Airlines has been assured of support and conducive atmosphere for its commercial flights operations into the Ibadan airport.
The Manager of Ibadan Airport, Mr Ojo Afolabi who led other management team to receive the Green Africa airline team in his office in preparation for flight operations at … read more
Cruise Saudi, the cruise tourism agency backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced plans to launch the Arab world’s first domestic cruise line following the acquisition of the former World Dream cruise ship.
On the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market event in Dubai this week, Barbara Buczek, Cruise Saudi… read more
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has signed an agreement with aviation giant Emirates to further boost inbound tourist arrivals and develop traffic into Zimbabwe utilizing the strength of the airline’s global network.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for… read more
Seabourn will offer its first voyage circumnavigating Africa.
The 90-day Grand Africa Voyage will sail clockwise around the continent from Barcelona, departing Nov. 30, 2024. The 458-passenger Seabourn Sojourn will visit 44 ports in 26 countries, including Alexandria, Egypt; and Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel.
Other cal… read more
The president of long-haul carrier Emirates suggested on Tuesday that it could reach deals with more firms to share routes after the start of a similar arrangement with U.S.-based United Airlines.
Tim Clark, who joined the airline in 1985 when it was first launched, also suggests Emirates remains ready for expansion as the ca… read more
Rwanda is showcasing its tourism offerings at the 30th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from May 1 to 4.
The event is the largest travel and tourism gathering in the Middle East and brings together over 2,000 exhibitors and representatives from more than 150 countries worldwide. Rwanda's partic… read more
Rwanda Tourism Revenue More Than Doubled to U.S.$445 Million in 2022
Zambia Tourism Agency agrees Tourism promotion with Emirates
Intra African Travel: NANTA cannot be ignored, addressing difficulty in obtaining visas..
United Nigeria ready to play on regional and int’l routes as it gets IOSA...
Ibadan Airport Manager assures Green Africa airline of seamless operations
Saudi Arabia reveals plans for first domestic Arab mainstream cruise line
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority pens destination promotion deal with Emirates
Seabourn will do a circumnavigation cruise of Africa
Emirates president says more airline alliances are possible
