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THE establishment of a Maintenance and Repair Organization (MRO) in Enugu State will create jobs and expand opportunities as well as drive potential investments, according to the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo.
Speaking when he led a team of management of the airline on a courtesy visit to the state governor, … read more
An Arik Air Boeing is minus its flight management system after thieves broke into the plane while it was parked in Lagos and made off with the valuable piece of kit. The theft was followed by another security breach where customs officials allegedly threatened airport security officers with violence if they did not let them pass unhindere… read more
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted the Anambra State Government the approval to operate Boeing 737-700 aircraft or its equivalent at the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri.
Chief Willie Obiano, the state governor disclosed this on Monday after receiving a letter from the agency.
He said th… read more
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed the call of its sister UN agency World Health Organization (WHO) for restrictions on travel to be lifted or eased.
Citing the varied global responses to the emergence of the of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, WHO has reiterated that restrictions on travel are not effective in supp… read more
Along with the ITB Berlin Convention, which will take place as an entirely virtual event from 8 to 10 March 2022, and two networking events planned for the summer at European host destinations, the Digital Business Day on 17 March 2021 will be a major attraction for the global tourism community. As a networking platform, besides one-on-one netwo… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 58.4% compared to the full year of 2019. This represented an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs were down 65.8% versus 2019.
Because comparisons b… read more
The Minister of Tourism and Culture of Sierra Leone Memunatu Pratt has unveiled the new brand identity of Sierra Leone Tourism at the just ended FITUR International Tourism Fair. The logo which is themed ‘’Explore Freedom’’ is part of the country’s tourism covid recovery strategy to market the country.
Speaking at a media brie… read more
Carnival Cruise Line has announced double-developments for its newbuild sister ships to Mardi Gras, with sales now open for Carnival Jubilee, while Carnival Celebration has had her funnel installed.
Carnival Celebration is the second of the cruise line’s Excellence (or Excel) class cruise ships, and Carnival Jubilee is the third, bo… read more
Hospitality group Africa Sun Limited has pledged to work with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority to ensure the growth of the tourism industry in Zimbabwe.
Tourism is one of the key pillars for economic revival in Zimbabwe together with agriculture and mining. Economic experts say it is also one of the low hanging fruits that the government sho… read more
The government has lifted the ban imposed on all inbound and transit passenger flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) two weeks ago.
According to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director General Gilbert Kibe, the flight was lifted on Monday midnight.
"Kenya shall do a NOTAM lifting the suspension of flights to and from the UAE
United Nigeria Chairman seeks Enugu govt support for investors, restates MRO establishment plans
Flight Systems stolen from Arik Air Boeing 737
NCAA grants approval for Anambra Airport to operate Boeing 737-700 flights
"Blanket Travel restrictions don't work": UNWTO adds its voice to WHO statement
Digital Business Day by ITB: Business and virtual networking for the global travel industry
Passenger demand recovery continued in 2021 but Omicron having impact
Sierra Leone unveils new Brand Logo for its Tourism at FITUR
Sales open for new Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Celebration gets her funnel
African Sun Limited pledges to help tourism grow
Kenya lifts ban on passenger flights from UAE
