New nature reserve opens in KwaZulu-Natal
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Turkish Airlines further expands U.S. network, doubles pre-pandemic capacity
Turkish Airlines has expanded its U.S. network by adding a new route to Denver, putting the Star Alliance member on track to double pre-pandemic capacity to the country during the peak summer months.
Denver International Airport (DEN) becomes the 14th destination in the U.S. served by the carrie… read more
Tanzania set to expand Tourism attractions visibility
Tanzania is set to expand its visibility by showcasing and promoting its tourism attractions in the international market through the world's leading tourism trade fair, the Ferial Internacional de Turismo (FITUR). The FITUR tourism trade fair is expected to take place between September 28 and October 01 in Bueno Aires, Argentina… read more
Morocco & China set to boost Tourism cooperation
Minister of Tourism, Handicraft, and Social and Solidarity Economy, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, held talks, here Thursday, with Chinese Vice-Minister of Culture and Tourism, Quan Rao, on ways of strengthening tourism cooperation between the two countries.
Stressing the importance of cooperation ties and the strategic partnership between Moro… read more
African continental free trade area and the African railway renaissance
Soter Gatera of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) articulated a compelling vision for Africa’s railway development at the African Union Commission (AUC), Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop, held from 7th to 10th May 2024 in Dar es Salaam. Gatera emphasised the transformative potential of wh… read more
Nanta commends Tinubu over payment of trapped funds
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has commended the federal government and its relevant agencies for the speedy resolution of the vexatious trapped funds of foreign airlines in Nigeria, noting that the gesture positively deepens the image of Nigeria as a destination with global rubrics on trade and investm… read more
Meet Didier M’Pambia, DR Congo’s new minister of tourism
The Democratic Republic of Congo has a new Minister of Tourism in Didier M’Pambia, a businessman as well as marketing, public relations, events and PR expert.
President Felix Tshisekedi named Didier M’Pambia as part of the new cabinet to begin his second term mandate. M’Pambia replaces Didier Mazenga Mukanzu who replaced Modero… read more
TAZARA announces suspension of passenger train operations until further notice
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced the suspension of passenger train operations between Tanzania and … read more
Zim starts processing e-passports in SA
Zimbabwe has started processing e-passports for its citizens in South Africa, with a newly refurbished building now set for commissioning after the conclusion of the elections in that country. The issuing of the e-passports follows President Mnangagwa's directive that such documents should be accessible to all Zimbabweans reg… read more
Madagascar’s National Tourism Office celebrates 20 years of promoting island’s beauty
The National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) commenced its grand celebration marking two decades of tireless efforts in promoting Madagascar as a premier international tourist destination. The ceremonious opening took place on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the illustrious Havoria Anosy auditorium, resonating with the spirit of achievemen… read more
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