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Accra-Tema Shuttle Train bounces back
The Accra-Tema shuttle train has commenced operations after two years following the rehabilitation of the rail lines. A visit to the Odawna train station in Accra yesterday morning by the Ghanaian Times showed few passengers with some officials of the Ghana Railways Company Limited (GRCL) on board the train.
Some … read more
Swan Hellenic discusses challenges with cruising on West African coast
The boutique cultural expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic has several cruise itineraries planned for Cape Town in South Africa and ports on the east and west coasts of Africa for 2023.
In an interview with Seatrade Cruise News, however, the CEO of the company has revealed some of the challenges associated with operating West… read more
How tourism operators can finance their business
Tourism is one of the most popular industries in the world, with many people looking to visit new and exciting places every year. But even with all the growth of tourism, many tourism operators are still struggling to find ways to finance their businesses. In this article, we'll explore some of the different ways that tourism operators ca… read more
This restaurant in Cape Town is one of "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022"
Cape Town restaurant FYN has been named one of "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022" and "The Best Restaurant in Africa 2022".
The restaurant, which has secured the 37th spot in the 2022 list, celebrates Japanese cooking techn… read more
Tanzania wants to make Dodoma, Arusha and three other airports operate 24/7
In March this year, Mussa Mbura was appointed Director General of the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA). In an interview with the Tanzanian website The Citizen on Tuesday 19 July 2022, the newcomer outlined the priorities of his tenure.
Currently, only three of the 58 hubs managed by the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) operate 24/… read more
Sunyani Airport to Be Opened to Public Soon - Transport Minister
Stakeholders in the aviation industry yesterday inspected work at the Sunyani airport to ascertain its readiness for commercial activities to resume. This would inform regulatory authorities in the sector to make a final determination as to when the airport would be opened for commercial activities to resume at the Sunyani Airport… read more
1.2 million Travel & Tourism jobs across the EU will remain unfilled unless urgent action is taken
The challenging summer labour shortfall has been revealed by WTTC in its latest analysis of the sector and calls for urgent action to address this critical issue. In 2020, when the pandemic was at its peak, the Travel & Tourism sector across the EU suffered the loss of almost 1.7 million jobs.
In 2021, when governments began to ea… read more
G Adventures launches new custom-built vessel in the Galapagos
Global adventure operator, G Adventures, has welcomed the first custom-built catamaran to its fleet of vessels in the Galapagos islands this summer season. With traveller demand for more upgraded vessel options on the rise, the new Reina Silvia Voyager has been designed to offer the most enhanced accommodation options, with 10 spacious ca… read more
WebBeds’ global clients able to offer travellers app to reclaim VAT in France
WebBeds has entered into an innovative partnership with SkipTax, a mobile app providing shoppers with a seamless way to reclaim VAT on purchases made in France.
WebBeds clients around the world – including tour operators and retail travel agents - are able to provide SkipTax as a benefit to their travellers who reside outside of the… read more
Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique announces two new executive appointments
Kisawa Sanctuary, located on Benguerra Island in Mozambique, announce two key executive appointments: Mathias Gerds as General Manager and Silvia Manganaro as Director of Sales and Marketing.
With over 20-years leadership experience representing some of the world’s most iconic hotel brands, Mathias Gerds will lead the Kisawa … read more
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