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FlyNamibia to increase flights between Windhoek & Cape Town
Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia, previously known as FlyWestair, is set to increase flights to Cape Town in … read more
Mack Air to launch "The Hwange Circuit" air service in Zimbabwe in April 2022
Mack Air, the first private commercial operator in Botswana to be granted an International Scheduled Service License, and Zimba… read more
Emirates suspends some U.S. flights due to 5G dispute
Emirates has suspended flights to nine U.S. destinations due to concerns about 5G WiFi deployment that begins on Wednesday.
The carrier suspended flights to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Newark, Orlando, San Francisco and Seattle until further notice. The carrier operates each of those routes with a Boeing 777. Emira… read more
Travel program communication during COVID-19 and beyond: What business travelers want to know
As business travel resumes amid an ongoing pandemic, keeping connected with business travelers has taken on renewed urgency for companies and their travel managers. It’s critical for travelling employees to stay on top of changes and it has accelerated the need for travel managers to communicate often complex, fast-changing information while not… read more
Latest UN Report highlights Tourism’s key role in Global Economic Recovery
The important role that tourism will play in the recovery of national economies and global trade has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report by the United Nations. Drawing on data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), WESP underlines the sector’s importance for the world economy and… read more
FAAN plans 30% revenue growth despite Covid-19 impediments
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu has said that non-aeronautic revenue has opened a vista for tremendous opportunity to grow with plans to increase the revenue to 30% by the end of the second quarter of 2022.
This is as he said due to newer variants of the COVID-19, deliberate steps must b… read more
Cape Town looks to future as 2021/22 cruise season largely lost
Although many major tourism source markets around the world have begun to ease travel restrictions imposed on South Africa due to the emergence of the Omicron variant, the current cruise season is all but lost.
Cape Town, South Africa’s primary cruise port for international cruises and homeporting cruise lines, is now looking to the future… read more
DRCT partners with Emirates to leverage AI-led NDC distribution
DRCT will work with Emirates Airline to boost its New Distribution Capability (NDC) sales. Travel sellers will now be able to book Emirates NDC fares through the provider’s AI-powered products: DRCT Extension, DRCT Search and DRCT API, saving as much as US$14-$25 on the cost of GDS fees per direct booking.
Dmitry Ianishevskyi, Co-Founder a… read more
Mauritius targets the UAE and Gulf countries as a key strategic market for tourism promotion
A high-level government and tourism delegation from the Republic of Mauritius visited the United Arab Emirates this week (10–13 January, 2021), as part of a week-long promotional and business development mission to position Mauritius as the destination and partner of choice for the UAE’s travel agents, tourism industry partners and leisur… read more
Cunard to feature Royal Shakespeare Company aboard Queen Mary 2
The Royal Shakespeare Company has partnered with Cunard Line to create new shows and theatrical performances that will be featured aboard the line’s flagship Queen Mary 2. Queen Mary 2 will offer actors workshops, tableside performances and tailored musical performances via the The Royal Shakespeare Company for three years dur… read more
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