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As the world comes to grips with the pandemic's acute health
and socio-economic impacts, today we are facing a new reality of unprecedented
uncertainty. COVID-19 has brought the aviation industry to a halt, and like
everywhere else, it had a massive social, financial and economic impact in
Africa. The grounding of flights has resulted in… read more
Since Hilton announced its Big Five commitment to drive sustainable travel and tourism in Africa less than a year ago, the company has allocated $626,000 towards community partnerships and projects. These drive impact and deepen positive social and environmental change in five key areas – Youth Opportunity, Water Stewardship, Anti-… read more
South Africa based Comair is in a perilous situation after its business rescue practitioners failed to convince lenders to throw more money into the restructuring process of the aviation company, which operates Kulula and British Airways flights in SA.
The business rescue process of Comair is on the ropes as the… read more
The embattled South African Airways this week returned four more leased airplanes to their lessors, leaving the airline with only five to use, and with several questions about its ability to continue operations.
This comes after the airline had initially returned 17 aircraft in mid-June, followed by a second batc… read more
Radisson Hotel Group has surpassed one of its five-year development objectives to “double its Indian Ocean portfolio by 2022”, with the group on track to instead triple the portfolio in 2020. The group has identified Indian Ocean as a key market in its African development strategy, with a current portfolio of seven hotels in operation and… read more
There seems to be a tightening working relationship between United Arab Emirates top-flight carriers flydubai and Emirates which may lead to a merger. This was disclosed by the Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, Adnan Kazim, in a recent statement.
“flydubai is an important supportive element for Emirates, and the ai… read more
An investment expert, Wayne Troughton has posited that there seems to be a resilient approach to the current state of the sector under the prevailing conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This he made in this report by www.businessghana.com
Acknowledged as one of the African continent’s leading hospitality investment experts, Wayne T… read more
African airlines have never been in a strong position as far as global aviation goes. As the coronavirus pandemic entered the continent, the industry in Asia, Europe and the Americas was licking its wounds and trying to work out how it could recover.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) chief economist, Bri… read more
In order to grow the air transport industry to significantly contribute to the country's gross domestic product, create jobs and provide efficient service to the country, it must adopt decisive diplomatic policies to protect local carriers. Unfolding events in the aviation sector during the coronavirus lockdown showed that Nigeria may sti… read more
Qatar has decided to commence the reopening of its borders to international travellers starting August 1. Citizens and permanent residents will also be allowed to travel in and out of the country from the same date. The decision comes following the gradual lifting of restrictions that was imposed in light of the COVID-19 pan… read more
Resilience and recovery: Aviation in Africa
Hilton continues to Invest in Sustainable Travel and Tourism in Africa
South Africa’s Comair in problems to raise funds
SAA has only five airplanes left
Radisson Hotel Group on Track to Triple Its Indian Ocean Portfolio in 2020
UAE airlines flydubai and Emirates near merger, says Emirates COO
Despite Covid19 disruptions 68% of Hotel Projects in Africa proceed unhindered says Expert
Africa could rise stronger from the Covid crisis
