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Africa’s largest rainforest removed from ‘World Heritage in Danger’ list
Africa’s largest tropical rainforest reserve, the Salonga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been removed from UNESCO’s ‘World Heritage in Danger’ list.
The UNESCO committee also welcomed the clarification fro… read more
Qatar Airways named Airline of the Year and Best Business Class
Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings. The airline has also clinched the Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering, and the Best Business Class awards. This marks the third year in a row Qatar Airways has achieved the Best Business Class accolade, recognising its patented Qsuite product.
The AirlineRa… read more
GBTA: Business travel gaining but hampered by government policies
More companies are reporting a willingness and actual return to business travel, with domestic travel taking the lead. However, government restrictions on international travel continue to hinder the ability for companies to conduct key business functions. This is according to the latest poll from the Global Business Travel Association (GB… read more
Aviation Sector Undergoing Revolution Under Buhari’s Administration – APC Group
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Awareness and Campaign Group says Nigeria’s aviation industry is undergoing a revolution, under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Mr Tolu Ogunlesi, a spokesperson for the group stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
Ogunlesi added that the revolution was more sig… read more
Mango House Seychelles becomes Hilton's 4th Island property
Mango House Seychelles is the fourth tourism establishment to open in Seychelles under the Hilton hotel and resort global brand, while the construction of two more have started, said a hotel official.
Under its luxury collection brand LXR hotels & resorts, Hilton's Mango House Seychelles, located along the edge of Anse Au… read more
Kizomba Time at Accra City Hotel
It’s the end of the week and nothing is more fulfilling than to be treated to a cocktail of kizomba tunes and dancing sessions in downtown Accra.
It has in the last few years been the dance/music in vogue in the Ghanaian Capital.
Led by its effervescent leader Ebow Anderson who leads the team to immerse themselves with the … read more
Way forward for tourism sector in Tanzania
Discussion on covid-19 and how it has traumatised women industrialist in the tourism sector that featured on front page daily news (dated 15th July 2021) on special focus on women stuff incited my point of view on what Tanzania need to do to institute a doable long-term strategy to help enhance the tourism sector in Tanzania amidst covid-19 rela… read more
Djibouti: Why Radisson is opening a hotel in this tiny African country
In June 2021, the Radisson Hotel Group announced it will enter Djibouti with the development of a 144-room hotel in Djibouti City, scheduled to open in 2024.
The economy of this tiny country, with a population of about 1.1 million, is heavily reliant on port logistics and related services. Djibouti’s strength lies in its strategic l… read more
Oceania cruises reveals accommodations aboard new ship Vista
Oceania Cruises has revealed the accommodations aboard its new ship Vista, which will be delivered to the cruise line in 2023. The staterooms and suites aboard Vista will be some of the largest in the fleet, offering Veranda Staterooms, Penthouse Suites, Oceania Suites and Vista Suites.
Oceania Cruises has introduced a new category … read more
How to revive African tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the global tourism industry contributed
$9.2 trillion (about R134 trillion), or 10.4%, to global GDP. It was
considered one of the fastest-growing industries, accounting for at
least one in every four new jobs globally.
Fast forward to 2021, and the pandemic has all but crippled the sector. Touri… read more
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