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The feud between Airbus and Qatar Airways has reached new heights: Airbus has cancelled an order for 50 A321neos from Qatar Airways, an unprecedented decision taken in the context of its dispute with the Qatari company over paint problems on its large A350 aircraft.
The cancelled contract was concluded ten years ago and then … read more
A new concept for the world’s leading travel trade show in 2022: the ITB Berlin Convention will take place from 8 to 10 March 2022 as an entirely virtual event. This will be followed on 17 March by the Digital Business Day, a user-friendly networking platform where buyers and exhibitors can exchange views and generate successful business.… read more
Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, introduced the latest update to its next-generation platform, Travelport+. Now available, these enhanced, modern retailing tools are paving the way to revolutionize travel retail, modernize the booking experience, and make… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has announced that its highly anticipated 21st Global Summit will now take place in Manila, Philippines, from 20-22 April 2022 - just a month from its original March date.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “As countries around the world begin to unlock the door to tra… read more
The Mother City saw an increase in visitors with Cape Town International Airport reporting recovery of 66% for domestic arrivals and 29% for international when compared to December 2019. Across the board, tourism figures looked brighter for ‘Dezemba’, despite ongoing travel bans and the discovery of Omicron.
Alderman James Vos, Mayo… read more
Holland America Line is giving consumers the confidence to make travel plans through the summer with the extension of its Flexible Cancellation Plan to Sept. 30, 2022. As part of its “Worry-Free Promise,” Holland America Line also will continue to implement best practices for COVID-19 health safety including operating vaccinated cruises a… read more
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, is set to resume its passenger services between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in … read more
The Honourable Minister of State for Works and Housing, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has commended the President and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for the approval of the construction of a narrow gauge rail track from Minna to Baro with an extension to the Baro River Port in Niger State.
In a statement to Daily Independent by Boade Akino… read more
Tunisia’s Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Mohamed Moez Belhassine has called on the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili at the organization’s headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Meeting with the UN Tourism Chief for the first time since his appointment as Minister of Tourism, the minister c… read more
Conakry Terminal, a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports and operator of the container terminal of the Autonomous Port of Conakry, has been granted the Green Terminal label following the audit conducted on 12 November 2021 by Bureau Veritas. This label rewards the efforts made by the company to reduce the impact of its activities on the env… read more
Airbus cancels big order for 50 A321neos from Qatar Airways
ITB Berlin Convention 2022: A high-level exchange of expert views
Travelport delivers new modern retailing tools on Travelport+
WTTC announces new dates for its 2022 Global Summit in Manila
Cape Town Tourism releases latest travel figures – positive uptake of domestic travel
Holland America Line extends worry-free promise through September to book a cruise
Emirates to resume passenger operations to Lusaka
Approval of Rail Line Project: Buhari scores another milestone in infrastructure…
Tunisia’s Tourism Minister calls on UNWTO Secretary General
Conakry Terminal Awarded Green Terminal Label
