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UNWTO Names Its Best Tourism Villages 2023
Launched in 2021, the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative is part of the UNWTO Tourism for Rural Development Programme. The Programme works to foster development and inclusion in rural areas, combat depopulation, advance innovation and value chain integration through tourism and encourage sustainable practices.
As in previou… read more
TAP Air Portugal to increase flights to Maputo
The flag carrier Portugal, TAP Air Portugal, is set to increase flights to Maputo in Mozamb… read more
Green Aviation Leap: Nigeria’s pledge for sustainable growth
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo stresses Nigeria’s dedication to sustainable aviation fuels, emphasizing cleaner, renewable options aligned with global standards. In a pivotal cleaner energy meeting, he details steps to cut carbon emissions, highlighting the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Low Carbon Aviation Fuel (… read more
UNWTO Secretary-General commends Uzbekistan’s tourism success at 25th General Assembly in Samarkand
The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly opened with UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili commending Uzbekistan’s remarkable achievements … read more
4th World Culinary Awards: South Africa named Africa's Best Culinary Destination 2023
The winners of the 4th World Culinary Awards, the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the culinary industry, have been announced in Dubai on 16 October 2023. … read more
George (Western Cape): George Airport (GRJ) is currently experiencing technical disruptions due to p
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced that George Airport (GRJ) in George in … read more
United Nigeria Airlines achieves IATA membership milestone
United Nigeria Airlines has officially received its membership certificate from the International Air Transport Association IATA.
At the presentation of the certificate at the airline’s office in Lagos today, the IATA’s Regional Director, West and Central Africa, Mr. Samson Fatokun commended the airlines for their continuous … read more
Uganda Airlines inaugural flight to Lagos marks milestone in African air connectivity
On Thursday, the 19th of March 2023, Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos witnessed a scene of excitement and applause as Uganda National Carrier’s aircraft from Entebbe International Airport landed with a full load of passengers and a government delegation from Uganda.
This marked the inaugural flight of Ugandan A… read more
Air Peace boss receives Honorary Fellowship Award from CIBN
Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has been conferred with a Honorary Fellowship Award by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, at its 60th Anniversary Fellowship Investiture in VI, Lagos, on October 21, 2023.
The Fellowship conferment is in recognition of Onyema’s invaluable contributions to the Institute… read more
Race to Market Nigeria: NANTA leads the way, As Ooni of Ife backs up at WTM
The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja the second, will grace the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies stand at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, excel in November.
The tourism loving Royal Father and investor will sit out at the global tourism trade show in the most col… read more
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