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GH-Wings Airlines will be based in Accra. As a prelude to its launch by the end of the year, it recently signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for the maintenance of its future Dash 8-400 fleet.
GH-Wings Airlines is getting closer to its launch. The new Ghanaian startup has just successfully completed p… read more
Nigeria's federal transportation ministry has instructed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to resume train services between Abuja and Kaduna in northern Nigeria after a terror attack in March closed the line.
NRC said trains between the two cities would restart on 23 May.
The NRC halted passenger services on the ro… read more
United Airlines is seeking regulatory approval to launch service between Washington Dulles and Cape Town.
If the route is approved by the DOT, the carrier plans to begin weekly flights between those cities on Nov. 17.
United said it would be the first airline to fly nonstop from D.C. to Cape Town. The flights would acco… read more
UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises.
Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance and business companies as Mastercard the initiative is focused on small and medium-sized enterprises … read more
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, conducted a panel discussion at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai to discuss a new global travel industry study, ‘Mapping Travel’s New Normal’, which identifies prominent shifts in travel.
The wide-ranging study highlights the di… read more
Delta Air Lines has announced that it will take its Johannesburg frequency from three to six flights a week, with effect from May 25.
A Delta spokesperson told Tourism Update the additional flights had been for sale for some time. “We are seeing significant demand for travel between South Africa and the US… read more
Construction works on Côte d’Ivoire’s ultra-modern convention centre, Parc Des Expositions D’Abidjan is taking shape.
The 6,000-capacity venue will house a conference centre that can accommodate trade fairs, sporting events, and congresses. With an area of 60,000 m2 and a perimeter of 100 hectares. Pictures released by the state agen… read more
Jambojet in partnership with Kenya Tourism Board has launched a 3-month campaign dubbed '#NowTravelReady, #TembeaKenya' to encourage more Kenyans to tour local attractions sites, and destinations.
The 3-month campaign will encourage domestic travel and see over 8000 Kenyans book all-inclusive, discounted flying and accommodat… read more
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil the roadmap outlining the next phase of their strategic partnership, following Malaysia Airlines’ announcement to launch a non-stop service from Kuala Lumpur to Doha from 25 May. The two partners will significantly expand their codeshare cooperation, allowing passengers to travel the world and e… read more
Côte d’Ivoire’s Tourism sector is experiencing some encouraging signs of recovery. This follows the official release of figures by the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Leisure on the sector’s performance.
Côte d’Ivoire, like other countries in the world, is still living with the consequences of the covid-19 crisis.
Before the outbre… read more
GH-Wings Airlines is making progress with its AOC, opting for the Dash8-400 for its launch this year
Nigerian Railway Corporation to restart Abuja-Kaduna Passenger Trains after terror attack hhutdown
United wants to launch Washington-Cape Town service
UNWTO launches Digital Futures Programme for SMEs
Sabre reveal shifts in travel at a panel discussion at Arabian Travel Market Middle East
Delta doubles its JNB flights
Abidjan’s ultra-modern Convention Centre takes shape
Jambojet partners with Kenya Tourism Board to offer holiday packages
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil enhanced strategic partnership
