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Alisa Osei-Asamoah writes: Domestic travel, a key to Ghana’s tourism revival
The current Coronavirus pandemic has necessitated the need for us to focus our attention to the domestic market for Ghana’s tourism growth.
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The impressive rise of Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has been the fastest-growing airline in Africa over the past decade or so. It has succeeded where many other airlines have struggled, largely due to a strong plan set out in 2010. In December 2020, it won the best African airline award in the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards. How has it risen to this level?
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Largest cruise ship in the world departs on sea trials
The world’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas has departed on sea trials ahead of her anticipated March, 2022 delivery and (possible) cruise via Dubai. The 236,857-gross ton, 5,734 passenger Wonder of the Seas is the largest of all the Oasis-class ships and is expected to cruise via Dubai on her repositioning voyage from Europe to As… read more
Air Austral operates its first Airbus A220-300 commercial flight between Reunion Island and Mayotte
The very first A220-300 flight from Reunion landed this Wednesday 18 August at 13:50 (local time) on the Pamandzi runway (Mayotte). The Réunion-Mayotte route inaugurates the commercial entry into service of the A200-300s in the Indian Ocean.
132 passengers departing on flight UU274 Réunion-Mayotte inaugurated, on Wednesday 18… read more
EU and UK Digital Covid Certificates recognized by IATA Travel Pass
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel.
Travelers holding an EU DCC or UK NHS COVID Pass can now access accurate COVID-19 travel inform… read more
CemAir to launch flights between Cape Town & Hoedspruit
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch a new service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) in … read more
SA to Host First Ever Africa's Travel and Tourism Summit
The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism will host Afrca's first ever Travel and Tourism Summit. The hybrid summit, which coincides with Tourism Month in South Africa, is set to take place from 19 to 21 September 2021. The summit aims to be a catalyst for engagement on the current state of tourism on the African continent.
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Uganda Airlines gets all clear to fly its rare Airbus A330-800s
Following last week’s demonstration flight to South Africa, Uganda Airlines has officially received certification to operate its Airbus A330-800s on scheduled passenger services. This means that the rare and eye-catching bird may soon be spotted not only in the skies above Africa but also in London, Dubai, Mumbai, and Guangzhou, according… read more
Fred Olsen sails from Dover with new cruise ship Bolette
The British cruise line Fred Olsen has put its new flagship Bolette into service, sailing a maiden voyage from Dover, UK. Bolette, which formerly sailed as Amsterdam for Holland America Line, entered service with Fred Olsen following an extensive refurbishment programme.
The refit and refurbishment saw all public areas revamped, cab… read more
Saudi okays IATA pass for travellers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the decision of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accept IATA Travel Pass to confirm pre-departure COVID-19 test results for departing and arriving passengers starting from September 30, 2021.
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