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Tourism Sector shows signs of recovery
The increase in the number of visitors to the country's national parks is an indication that the tourism sector is recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy.
"I am happy to report that in the 2021/22 financial year, the number of visitors to the coun… read more
Why We Retired Our Q400 Aircraft – Asky Country Manager
Country Manager, Nigeria, Asky Airlines, Mr. Simon Mobolaji, has explained why the airline retired its Q400 fleet of aircraft and embraced the Boeing 737 series of airplanes.
Speaking in Lagos, recently in a meeting with its trade partners in Lagos, Mobolaji explained that the drive to further satisfy the yearnings of its passengers… read more
Air Zimbabwe, Airports Company partner Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo
The Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo continues to attract quality and credible sponsors as evidenced by the coming on board of Air Zimbabwe and the Airports Company of Zimbabwe for the upcoming expo to be held from 13 to 15 October.
The 15th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo will be held in Bulawayo and is expe… read more
Turkish Airlines Sets increases international travel capacity
Turkish Airlines became “the world’s biggest network carrier” in terms of seat capacity on international routes in August, the Turkish flag carrier said on Saturday. The airline increased its seat capacity by 14% in August compared to 2019, according to a statement.
The number of passengers on Turkish Airlines flights in July… read more
Air Peace Embraer 195-E2 To Be Displayed At Aviation Africa
Embraer will debut the E195-E2, its largest commercial aircraft, at Aviation Africa 2022, in Kigali, Rwanda, starting on September 12 through 13, 2022. A statement by Stanley Olisa, Spokesperson of Air Peace said that the aircraft is one of five units currently in operation with the airline.
Olisa said the E2 is helping Ai… read more
Vandals drive Uganda’s Transport Ministry to embrace concrete railway sleepers
The committee chaired by Hon. Joseph Ssewungu, is investigating the status of the implementation of government assurance on rail works in the country. The Ministry of Works and Transport has resorted to the use of concrete sleepers over steel ones in the restoration of the railway to curb vandalism.
Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the Minister… read more
Registration opens for WTM London 2022
Registration is now open for the foremost global event of the international travel industry – World Travel Market London – taking place at London’s ExCeL on 7-9 November 2022.
This year’s show is back to its fully live, pre-pandemic format, with hundreds of destinations exhibiting and brands from across the glo… read more
Oceania Cruises goes big on South African itineraries in 2024/25 voyage collection
Oceania Cruises has announced its most extensive and immersive series of World and Grand Voyages for 2025, with several cruises featuring port calls in, and departures from South Africa.
The line has reprised its perennially popular Around the World in 180 Days voyage for 2025, but in an east to west direction, underscoring the incr… read more
Travel industry likes new visa system
Investors Lusa spoke to in Maputo on Thursday considered the change introduced in the tourism and business visa regime in Mozambique to be “extraordinary”, believing that the innovations will create “benefits” for the business and economic environment in the country.
Among the novelties, Mozambique’s authorities are testing electronic visa… read more
Nigeria approves air agreement with Kuwait
Official diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Kuwait date back to 1971. Over the years, the African giant and the Persian Gulf Arab country continue to grow closer through several areas of cooperation, including aviation.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has approved the signing of a bilateral air services agree… read more
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