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VAT- Hotel Owners, FIRS head for Showdown
The directive by the Lagos chapter of the Incorporated Trustees of the Hotel Owners and Managers Association to its members to reject a request by the Federal Inland Revenue Services or its agents for collection of Value Added Tax from their businesses has again reignited the endless battle against VAT in the country, writes Festus… read more
Airlink urges South Africa and Madagascar to resolve differences
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier independent airline, is disappointed by Madagascar’s decision to ban all flights between South Africa and the Indian Ocean island for up to three months.
According to the airline, a few days ago Madagascar’s government announced that it was re-opening its borders as from 05 March 2022,… read more
TransNamib growing the rail tourism sector with Rovos Rail
TransNamib is experiencing a revival of the rail tourism sector after the massive impact of COVID-19 on the tourism sector. The sector was heavily impacted by the pandemic, with less tourists visiting Namibia as well as the initial restriction of movement playing a major role in influencing TransNamib’s ability to run tourist rail … read more
Nigeria Air launch delayed to mid-2023
n July 2018, Nigeria announced with great fanfare the imminent launch of its new airline called Nigeria Air. In September of the same year, the Federal Executive Council decided to suspend the project before reactivating it three years later in November 2021.
Nigeria Air will not see the air this year, as intended by the Nige… read more
Celebrity Cruises to sail year-round in the Mediterranean
For the first time, Celebrity Cruises will sail year-round in the Mediterranean in 2023.
The 2,170-passenger Celebrity Infinity will sail in the Med in summer 2023, then extend its deployment through March 2024.
To start the winter season, the Infinity will sail nine- and 10-night Spain-Portugal cruises alternating between Bar… read more
Dana flight disruptions: An appeal Note and explanation
Dear Valued Guest,
Since commencement of our flight services, our commitment has always been centered on offering reliable air transport, setting new standards in customer experience and redefining air travel in Nigeria.
However, I admit that we have been falling short on this commit in the last few days and not living up to our prom… read more
Kenya Airways is official Airline partner for the Magical Kenya open Championship
National Carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced its partnership with Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) as the official airline partner during this year’s edition of the Magical Kenya Open Championship that will be taking place at Muthaiga Golf Club from the 3rd to the 6th of March 2022.
Kenya Airways will fly in all the Pr… read more
Sabre closes sale of its AirCentre airline operations portfolio
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced the successful closing of the previously-announced agreement to sell its AirCentre airline operations portfolio to CAE, a technology leader in digital flight and crew operations.
The transaction, valued at $392.5 million, … read more
Hotelbeds expands partnership with RateTiger as the company launches new pricing model
Hotelbeds has just unveiled a new occupancy-based pricing model (OBP), giving hoteliers the power to maximise the exposure of their rooms by displaying different occupancy options – another great tool in their armoury as people start to get moving again.
The new strategy, in collaboration with one of our key connectivity partners - … read more
Qatar Airways launches maiden flight to Port Harcourt
History was made yesterday when one of the best airlines in the world, Qatar Airways made its inaugural flight to the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers state to open a new vista of business contact.
Speaking at the maiden reception of the airline at the international wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, the Ni… read more
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