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Russia remains a key market for Seychelles-Tourism
Russia remains a vital and strategic source market for Seychelles, not only due to the substantial number of visitors it attracts annu… read more
Travel Price Index (TPI) shows positive signals for travelers
Following today’s CPI report, U.S. Travel Association Vice President of Research Josh Friedlander released the f… read more
Price Matching: OTAs are doing it, should you?
Expedia has heavily invested in its ARM (Automatic Rate Match) tool to ensure it offers the best prices and wins bookings on its platform. With billion-dollar budgets and countless hours spent … read more
United signs Starlink deal to provide connectivity in the sky, for free
United announces signing the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline’s mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free.
United customers will soon enjoy the same high-speed, low-latency internet service in the air that they enjoy on the ground. The ne… read more
Ethiopian Airlines honoured with Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been recognized for its exceptional service with the prestigious “Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award” at the 2024 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) in Gaborone, Botswana.
This award highlights the airline’s commitment to providing top-tier travel experiences and sustainability initiati… read more
Akwaaba Organizers Thank Nigeria for Visa Support
The organizers of the Akwaaba African Travel Market have expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government for its prompt and effective intervention in resolving visa challenges faced by international delegates.
In a WhatsApp message to tourism stakeholders, Ambassador Ikechi Uko, the organizer, shared his relief at the s… read more
WTM London 2024 is set to be biggest to date
World Travel Market London has today announced that this year’s event will be the largest to date, with an expected 7% growth and expansion into new halls… read more
Emirates hosts Travel Agents ahead of flight resumption to Nigeria
Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines has hosted key travel agent stakeholders in a workshop to showcase its latest products and services, as it prepares to resume flight service to Nigeria.
The airline used the workshop to also provide destination update on Dubai, as it gears up to restart operations on October 1, 2024… read more
Transcorp Hotels named best hospitality service provider
Global Brands Magazine (GBM), has named Transcorp Hotels Plc the Best Hospitality Service Provider in the Hotel/Hospitality Awards 2024.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX)-listed company is the owner of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja and Aura by Transcorp Hotels, an online platform for booking accommodation and experiences.
… read more
Nnaniki Makwinja sworn-in as Botswana’s Environment & Tourism Minister
In a significant development, Botswana's President Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi has appointed Nnaniki Wilhemina Tebogo Makwinja as the new Minister of Environment and Tourism.
The swearing-in ceremony took place today, September 9, 2024. This appointment comes in the wake of the sudden passing of the former Minister, Dumezweni… read more
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