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New narratives in Tourism: UNWTO leads rethink of Tourism communications
Against the backdrop of the 118th session of its Executive Council in Punta Cana, UNWTO hosted a special Thematic Session. Alongside assessing the evolution of tourism communications, the Session saw leading experts explore curren… read more
Madagascar Airlines ready to join IATA's BSP
In November 2021, IATA suspended Air Madagascar from the BSP, a measure it usually uses when there is a risk that an airline will go bankrupt or cease operations. To regain the confidence of its stakeholders and boost load factors, its successor, Madagascar Airlines, is actively preparing its reinstatement.
ChatGPT will impact all hotel departments
ChatGPT combines deep learning and natural language processing to
understand and respond to human queries. Unlike traditional chatbots, it
wasn"t trained by humans.
Instead, substantial amounts of text data taught it to understand conversations and naturally answer questions
ChatGPT will revolutionize the ho… read more
South Africa gets real in its promotion of 'authentic travel'
Travelers the world over are increasingly seeking genuine and immersive experiences when they explore new destinations. More of them yearn to connect with local cultures, understand the local way of life and contribute to the communities they visit.
American travelers in particular are showing a growing desire to connect with… read more
New Airlink route will connect Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls
Airlink, Southern Africa's privately owned regional airline, will launch flights between Mbombela, South Africa, and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, beginning on Nov. 28.
The new route will complement Airlink's existing service between Mbombela's Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and Livingstone on the Zambian side of the world-famous waterfalls.… read more
Tourism on track for full recovery as new data shows strong start to 2023
International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022.
New Data from UNWTO: What We’ve Learned
The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector’s swift recovery has continue… read more
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023: All-round success for stakeholders, consolidation on recovery gains
The 2023 edition of Africa's Travel Indaba was an outstanding achievement. Initial indications reveal that this year's event surpassed expectations with an impressive attendance of 8,629 delegates, facilitating 21,000 meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. The gathering showcased a remarkable array of products presented by … read more
Cabo Verde Airlines will return to the United States and Brazil next winter
Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA) is in the process of restructuring and rebuilding its network before the health crisis. The Cape Verdean national airline will return to Paris in July, and plans to re-enter the American continent next winter.
Kenya Airways to launch biofuel-powered Amsterdam-Nairobi Dreamliner on May 25
The second edition of the SkyTeam Alliance's Sustainable Flight Challenge will take place from May 15 to 28, 2023, and will feature 22 world-class airlines. For its second participation in the event, Kenya Airways (KQ), the Kenyan parastatal carrier, will make its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Botswana takes tourism marketing efforts to “We are Africa “ travel show
Botswana’s Tourism sector is unrelenting in its efforts to make the southern African nation a destination of choice. Right after making an impressive showing at the recently held Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, the country is back on the road once more with its participation at the ongoing”We Are Africa” travel show in Cape T… read more
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