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Modernised Port Harcourt – Aba railway reopens
Minister of Transportation Sa’idu Alkali flagged off an inaugural train to mark the completion of work to modernise the 62 km Port Harcourt – Aba line on April 30, and has provided an update on progress with other ongoing rail projects.
The upgrading of the 1 067 mm gauge Port Harcourt – Aba line forms part of the Eastern Nar… read more
Drive more bookings: Innovative strategies for hotel landing pages
For the past 25 years, it has become evident that most hotels fail to adequately capitalize on opportunities presented by seasonal holidays and event business drivers. The lack of optimization of these revenue opportunities is due in part to two factors: (1) the DOSM simply doesn’t have enough time and resources to organize marketing mat… read more
Business impact, market growth and young talent sums up IMEX Frankfurt 2024
The 2024 edition of IMEX Frankfurt marked a notable surge of confidence and business certainty in the global events industry this week. The growth across exhibitor markets and thousands of buyers bringing a steady, long-term pipeline of RFPs all pointed to an industry thriving on solid foundations once again.
IMEX Frankfurt, whic… read more
Essence of Africa announces new dates for the continent’s Foremost International Buyer Forum
Africa’s newest meetings-driven event uniting serious international buyers and exhibitors from across the continent has announced a change in dates addressing the coinciding dates of Essence of Africa and Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE).
Essence of Africa will now take place from 2-4 December 2024 at the Sarit Centre in Nai… read more
AWA wins top safety award
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Health, Safety, Environment & Quality-2024 award for Aviation in Ghana. The accolade was presented at the 7th Ghana – West Africa Business Excellence Awards held on May 10th at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
This award underscores AW… read more
NANTA: Consolidate your reach
Legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Kemi Pinheiro (OFR) says the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) must grow its strategic presence in the emerging travel sector in Nigeria by being law centric.
The cerebral senior wig urged NANTA to reappraise the association’s relationships with her… read more
Qatar Airways close to Southern African airline investment
Qatar Airways is close to completing an equity investment in an undisclosed southern African carrier as it seeks to deepen its network across Africa.
“We are at the final stage of an equity investment in an airline in the southern part of Africa,” Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al Meer said May 15 during a panel disc… read more
Ethiopia embraces wide Tourism investment potentials
Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, diverse landscapes, and historical significance have positioned the country as a burgeoning destination for tourism investment. With a growing focus on developing its tourism industry, Ethiopia offers a wealth of opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on its untapped… read more
Emirates resumes daily flights to Nigeria
Emirates announces the resumption of daily services between Lagos and Dubai, starting from October 1, 2024. The airline will operate the route using a Boeing 777-300ER, providing Nigerian travellers with extensive connectivity to over 140 destinations worldwide.
With strong bilateral trade relations between Nigeria and the UA… read more
Viking celebrates float out of new Nile river cruise ship Viking Sobek
Viking has celebrated the float out of its newest Nile River cruise vessel, Viking Sobek, marking a significant milestone in her construction as the ship touches water for the first time.
The event signifies the end of external construction work and the begining of the final fit and finish on her interior, which will be condu… read more
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