Nearly $39 — 2 million (about Sh90 billion) of funds allocated by the government to mitigate the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry has starkly divided key stakeholders over priority investment areas.
The funds are part of the $567.25 million loan approved in September by the International Monetary F… read more
Qatar Airways has revamped its 'Beyond Business' corporate rewards programme to offer benefits to more businesses. First launched in January 2019, 'Beyond Business' catered mainly to the corporate travel needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The new and improved 'Beyond Business' caters to companies of all … read more
On Saturday 23 October, Etihad Airways operated its most sustainable flight ever, leveraging the learnings and efficiencies developed over the last two years of its comprehensive sustainability programme to reduce carbon emissions (CO2) by 72% in absolute terms compared to the equivalent flight operated in 2019.
ACCORDING to professional airline executive and aviation consultant, Sean Mendis, African governments are investing millions of dollars and 5-10% of their Gross Domestic Products (GDP) to finance vanity projects like airline establishment at the cost of true economic development.
This is just as he said corporate governance as regard… read more
Airlink will become the first carrier in southern Africa to trial the
International Air Transport Association's (Iata) Travel Pass, a digital
smartphone app for passengers to provide accurate information on their
Covid-19 health status and access the entry requirements of any
countries they intend visiting. The Iata Travel Pass is being … read more
UNWTO joined the Advanced Leadership Foundation and the Incyde
Foundation of the Chambers of Commerce of Spain for the opening day of
the Future of Tourism World Summit (26-27 October 2021). The Summit
represents the first time the sector has been brought together to look
ahead held since the start of the pandemic.
Tongans have been rushing to vaccinate themselves against coronavirus after the Pacific island nation confirmed its first case on Friday. The infection was detected in a fully vaccinated person who had arrived on a repatriation flight from New Zealand.
Tonga’s Prime Minister Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa warned that residents on the main islan… read more
Foreign airlines have shouldered the burden of returning Australians
Of the airlines that stayed in the market, foreign carriers
transported by far the most passengers, according to data from the
Australian Government’s … read more
A crosssection of Ugandans on social media on Thursday expressed anger over the shabby way in which Covid-19 tests for people coming into the country through Entebbe International Airport were being conducted. A screenshot of a post by a one Philippe Breul was widely shared. His message: "Don't come to Uganda by airport. People waiting al… read more
Mein Schiff 6 was the first cruise ship to arrive in Dubai for the current 2021/22 cruise season, which runs from October to March annually and is expected to see half a million cruise tourists visit the city.
While the arrival of Mein Schiff 6 was a welcome sign of the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many cha… read more
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How Sh90 billion for tourism revival split key Ppayers
Qatar Airways rolls out new and improved 'Beyond Business' corporate rewards programme
Etihad Airways’ sustainable flight reduces carbon emissions by 72%
Many African governments investing millions in vanity projects
Airlink first southern Africa airline to trial Iata digital travel pass
Tourism’s sustainable future outlined at Barcelona summit
Tonga records first case of Coronavirus
Clean up Covid-19 test mess at Entebbe airport
Dubai cruise sector set for strong rebound during 2021/22
