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Prior to the onset of Covid-19, air cargo in Africa was growing steadily. Despite the health crisis, this growth continues month after month. In contrast, the passenger curve has reversed and remains far below the 2019 figures, despite some rare rebounds.
In September 2021, Africa recorded the highest increase in cargo traffic of any re… read more
Mombasa is enjoying a tourism boom, with hotels recording over 60 percent occupancy due to meetings and a County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) event. Beach hotels such as Pride Inn Paradise, Whitesands, English Point Marina, Bamburi and Serena have been recording greater business from meetings held by government agencies and the pr… read more
As the U.S. reopens to fully vaccinated international travellers, Delta Air Lines is reuniting families and friends who have been kept apart for the past 20 months. In the six weeks since the U.S reopening was announced, Delta has seen a 450% increase in international point-of-sale bookings versus the six weeks prior to the announc… read more
Here’s our take on what your agency can expect in 2022:
1. Embrace a hybrid workforce
With many CEOs not believing that a fully remote workforce is a viable option, but many workers (… read more
Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia, previously known as FlyWestair, is set to launch a safari schedule of daily connections between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and … read more
TRANSCORP Hotels Plc. owner of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Transcorp Hotels Calabar and Aura by Transcorp Hotels, has announced its unaudited Q3 results showing 115 percent growth in revenue year-on-year (YoY) to N14.6 billion and a gross profit growth of 149 percent to N10.8 billion, leading to a profit before tax of N745 million a 66… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a moderate rebound in air travel in September 2021 compared to August’s performance. This was driven by recovery in domestic markets, in particular China, where some travel curbs were lifted following the COVID-19 outbreaks in August. International demand, meanwhile, slip… read more
Worldwide business travel spending looks set to rise by more than a quarter this year and reach two thirds of pre-pandemic levels by 2022, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The forecast comes in a major new WTTC report in collaboration with McKinsey & Company called 'Adapting to Endemic… read more
The Emirates Lounge at Cape Town International Airport reopens today, November 3. The two-level lounge is located in the northern end of the international departures terminal and has views of the airfield.
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The Angolan Minister of Transport has just completed a three-day working visit to Cape Verde. Drawing lessons from the health crisis, the two Portuguese-speaking African countries have taken the full measure of the need to pool their expertise in the field of air transport.
Africa: freight traffic continues to grow, passenger transport declines further (IATA)
Tourism boom for Mombasa as of conferences & meetings
Delta Air Lines’ international bookings surge 450% with US reopening
What your agency may look like in 2022 (and how to get your team prepared)
FlyNambia to launch "safari routes" in 2022
Transcorp Hotels records impressive turnaround in Q3 2021, with a 662% growth in profit
Business travel spend set to reach two thirds of pre-pandemic levels by 202
Emirates reopens CPT lounge
Angola and Cape Verde consider strategic partnership in air transport
