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Royalties: South Sudan takes control of its airspace ten years after independence
South Sudan gained independence on 9 July 2011. But since then, taxes and charges for overflight of its airspace have been collected by Sudan, which then paid them back to the country. The recent agreement with NavPass now changes this.
Nigeria should join hands to unlock tourism potential
The Nigerian Government and players in the tourism sector have been challenged to cooperate in order to unlock the tourism potential in the country.
The country was also charged to emulate Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Sao Tome and Principle, which earn $60 billion, $12 billion and $66 million, respectively from tourism alone annually.
WTTC Economic Trends Report reveals COVID-19’s dramatic impact on Travel & Tourism around the world
Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic according to the new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The report reveals the full dramatic impact of travel restrictions designed to curb COVID-19 on the global economy, individual regions, and its job losses worldwide.
A… read more
Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial
Qatar Airways continues to set the benchmark for innovation, safety and customer service, becoming the first airline to trial COVID-19 vaccine authentication through the IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ Mobile App. As more travellers return to the skies, the airline remains committed to reducing paperwork and providing a more co… read more
Royal Air Maroc to launch 11 European routes
Royal Air Maroc is launching 11 nonstop routes to destinations across Europe over the coming weeks, targeting cities with strong Moroccan communities. The airline said the move was part of plans to meet the “high demand” for VFR traffic and would support the desire for expatriates to return home… read more
Against high credit card fees, Emirates to launch real-time payment solution
Emirates has announced the launch of Emirates Pay, a new account-based payment method for purchasing air tickets. Emirates Pay is now available for Emirates customers in Germany and the UK who are purchasing tickets via emirates.com.
Emirates is the world’s first airline to launch this payment alternative powered by a … read more
Malindi hoteliers offer special rates to attract customers
Hoteliers in Malindi are offering special rates as part of their strategies to attract more tourists. The rates apply to tourists who would wish to participate in monthly cleanup campaigns aimed at keeping the town clean and green.
A major cleanup event is planned for October this year.
Speaking in Malindi, Kenya Hotel K… read more
South Africa: Emirates extends route suspension
According to Emirates' travel update, the airline has changed plans and has extended its South Africa route suspension until 15… read more
Eswatini Airlink & Airlink resume flights between South Africa Eswatini
Eswatini Airlink and its operating partner Airlink have announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), t… read more
Air Burkina migrates to Amadeus to modernise its operations
Affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, like all the airlines in the world, Air Burkina is looking for ways and means to adapt to the current market realities. For a better automation of its processes, the Burkinabe public carrier has chosen software solutions from Amadeus, the E-travel giant.
Air Burkina's reservations, inventory, ticke… read more
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