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Royal Air Maroc, the Northern African carrier has described Nigeria as a very important market to its growth, saying that the airline has a big plan to further entrench its operations in the country despite the teething challenges occasioned by the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted activities not just in the industry, … read more
South African intercity bus service Greyhound, which ceased operations in early 2021, has announced on its social media channels the resumption of services in … read more
Nigeria Air has been administratively incorporated since July 2018. In the run-up to the launch of the future national airline, which is now scheduled for 2023, the Nigerian authorities are working on the diligence of the administrative procedures.
Nigeria Air, the future national carrier of Africa's leading economic power, has anno… read more
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) was forced to suspend its operations already at least until half of April. Depending on the continuation of the war that Russia started on Ukraine, the airline will face many months of grounding. Therefore, the airline decided to offer its fleet for wet-lease operations.
“UIA now has the o… read more
Airlink flights from between South Africa and the remote island of St Helena resume on Saturday, following a two-year disconnection due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
St Helena is one of the most remote islands in the world. Until the construction of the island's airport in 2016, the only way to access St Helena was via ship on a … read more
Africa Travel Week is urging Africa’s event, exhibition, and incentive organisers to reserve their seats for IBTM Africa, running alongside WTM Africa on 13 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
“WTM Africa may be our flagship show, but we also host a range of value-add events such as IBTM Africa which spec… read more
With the return of tourism activities in Africa having seen a leap in the first quarter of the year, the continent’s tourism sector is bracing itself to once again conduct business at the upcoming Africa’s Travel Indaba.
The successful hosting of the 16th Meetings Africa event by South Africa has sent a strong signal to the world about the… read more
Africa is finally putting the dreaded, and costly, PCR test for vaccinated travelers in the rearview mirror. In the past month Kenya, Botswana, Mauritius, Namibia and Tanzania all lifted the requirement for fully vaccinated travelers to present a negative Covid-19 test. And this week, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa … read more
Following last week's announcement that all COVID-19 travel restrictions are now removed in the UK, LoopMe has new data on consumer intent to travel, which reveals 69% of UK consumers are still hesitant or somewhat hesitant about travelling since the pandemic.
The data, from research conducted in March 2022, also shows that consumer… read more
An analysis conducted by the San Diego State University School of Hospitality & Tourism Management on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that in-person business travel and meetings have undeniable advantages over virtual options, and that businesses and organizations that resume business travel and meetings m… read more
Royal Air Maroc plans expansion on Nigerian routes, celebrates two years of Oneworld Alliance
South Africa: Intercity bus service Greyhound resumes operations
Nigeria Air applies for its air transport licence
Ukraine International Airlines offers possibility to wet-lease currently grounded fleet
Flights from SA to St Helena restart – but you need to quarantine on arrival, for now
Africa Travel Week updates: Business Travel sector comes together at IBTM Africa
Africa’s Travel Indaba to showcase continent’s diverse tourism offerings
Report: Business travel helps organizations get competitive edge
