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Africa Travel Week’s 2021 Content Programme is shaping up to be the best yet, with over 40 compelling panel discussions and presentations by industry experts dealing with some of the most immediate opportunities and challenges affecting Africa’s tourism sector in times of COVID-19 and beyond.
Held virtually over three days, from 7 t… read more
Ethiopian Airlines and South Africa’s Airlink are well positioned to emerge as African industry winners from the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts say.
The outlook for South African Airways (SAA) and Air Mauritius, meanwhile, is bleak.
No African airline will emerge from the pandemic unscath… read more
Great news of infrastructure development on the continent as Radisson Hotel Group is adding to its portfolio in Africa, with a new property in each of Mali, Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia, and two in South Africa.
Ramsay Rankoussi, vice president, development, Africa and Turkey, at Radisson Hotel Group, says Africa has always been at t… read more
In the pursuit for excellence, organisations are constantly exploring new ways to work better and smarter. Sharing of best practice is a benchmarking mechanism which is at the forefront of many organisational strategies. Align to this, the Department of Tourism today hosted its 8th Sharing of Best Practices Workshop virtually with countri… read more
Kiwi.com, Europe’s online travel agency (OTA), and Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, today announced a new strategic partnership. The agreement will see Kiwi.com leverage Sabre’s well-established global position to support its continued growth and expand its market reach.… read more
Kenya, located in the heart of East Africa is one of the more well-known countries in Africa largely due to a strategic location, vibrant economy, highly literate population, and being a peaceful democracy which also happens to be the headquarters for several United Nations agencies.
On the tourism front, Kenya is also one of the best plac… read more
The COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on global passenger traffic in 2020 as well as changing customer perceptions and expectations of the airport experience.
Based on new hygiene related questions added to the survey questionnaire, ACI has introduced a new award – « Best Hygiene Measures by Region » Sir Seewoosagur Ramgo… read more
The related loan agreement was co-signed on February 20, 2021, in Yaoundé by the Minister of Economy, Planning and Territorial Development, Alamine OUSMANE MEY and the Country Manager of the African Bank of Development (BAD) in Cameroon, Solomane KONE. It was in the presence of the Chadian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Ahmad A… read more
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its first Radisson Individuals property in Africa, with the signing of Earl Heights Suites Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, Accra, Ghana. Located in Dzorwulu, the property is currently undergoing a full renovation and is on schedule to open within this year.
J… read more
Kamil Al-Awadhi takes up role at IATA as regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East.
“This is the most challenging time for air transport—in AME and around the world. The top priority is reconnecting the world when governments are able to safely re-open borders without travel restrictions. And the immediate… read more
Africa Travel Week content programme tackles reigniting Tourism to Africa
Ethiopian and Airlink may be Africa’s post-pandemic winners
Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Its Expansion Plans in Africa
Department of Tourism hosts Eighth Best Practice Workshop
Kiwi.com partners with Sabre to expand its reach
Three best locations in Kenya for an African safari
Africa's best airports for customer experience
Feasibility study of the Cameroon-Chad Railway Line
Kamil Al-Awadhi takes up role at IATA
