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Tchadia Airlines adds Niger and Nigeria to its network
Tchadia Airlines is expanding its network. From Thursday 22 July, the Chadian national airline will serve the cities of Niamey in Niger and Kano in Nigeria.
From its base at Ndjamena International Airport, Chadia Airlines will operate these two corridors without competition in Dash 8- 400.&nbs… read more
Australia lays out plan for facilitating passenger entry
The Australian government has revised its approach to COVID-19 border controls, reducing entry quotas in the short term, but also laying out a phased roadmap to restoring international travel in the longer term.
The Australian National Cabinet has agreed in principle to a four-step plan that … read more
Etihad to codeshare with El Al
Etihad Airways and El Al Israel Airlines have launched a codeshare agreement, building on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the carriers signed in 2020 follow… read more
Exploring tourism’s best kept secret in Rwanda: the land of a thousand hills
Rwanda is a modern nation with a fast- growing economy. It is ranked the third most competitive country in Africa by the World Economic Forum 2016 Competitiveness Report, and is rated one of the cleanest and safest countries in Africa.
Kigali is within easy reach of our rich offering of cultural and natural treasures. Take advantage… read more
Cape Town: Re-opening of burnt areas in the northern section of Table Mountain National Park
South African National Park (SANParks) has announced that certain burnt areas in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, which … read more
Benin finalises the new Glo-Djigbé international airport project
On 10 March 2017, the Beninese government launched the preparatory work for the effective start of the construction of the new international airport of Glo-Djigbé.
This alternative to Cotonou, this airport, to be build by China, is being built in the framework of a public-private partnership.
Valiant Lady delivered to Virgin Voyages on same day Resilient Lady floated out
Virgin Voyages marked a double milestone at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente (Genoa) shipyard this week with the delivery of Valiant Lady and the float out of its next cruise ship Resilient Lady, both of which are sister ships to Scarlet Lady.
Scarlet Lady was delivered last year, but has yet to enter service, but V… read more
Royal Air Maroc’s Fleet In 2021
A relatively new member of the oneworld alliance, Royal Air Maroc is the flag carrier of Morocco and has been operating since its founding in 1957. Out of its hub at Casablanca Mohammed V International, the airline operates to destinations in Africa, North America, and Europe. Let’s take a look at the carrier’s fleet composition an… read more
Transcorp Hotels to officially unveil digital hospitality platform
Transcorp Hotels Plc., as part of its commitment to continue to redefine hospitality, will on 8th July 2021, will host #TheAuraExperience at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, one of its choice properties in Nigeria.
The leading hospitality company which softly launched Aura by Transcorp Hotels earlier in the year is using the experiential eve… read more
MSC Opera and AIDAnova offer Dubai and Abu Dhabi as 2021/22 homeport
Two of the five cruise ships homeporting in Dubai for the 2021/22 winter cruise season will offer Abu Dhabi as a homeport as well.
MSC Opera and AIDAnova will both interport between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, meaning cruise passengers will be able to choose either city as their embarkation port for the ships’ Arabian Gulf itineraries.
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