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Namibia announces the implementation date for the introduction of reciprocal visa requirements
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has released the implementation modalities of the visa on arrival as approved by the Namibian Cabinet (Cabinet decision No. 8th/21.05.24/002). … read more
Seychelles and China to connect through upcoming charter flight
Tourism Seychelles is thrilled to announce the first direct, non-stop charter flight between Seychelles and Chengdu, China, operated by Sichuan Airlines. The flight, set to take approximately 8.5 hours, will commence in the second half of 2024, marking the beginning of a new chapter in air connectivity between the two destin… read more
Kenya's travel sector contributes 7,737 Bn USD to GDP
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report (EIR) 2024 has announced a record-breaking year for Kenya's travel and tourism industry, which contributed an unprecedented 100 billion Kenyan Shillings to the country's economy in 2023.
Employment in this sector grew by 6 percent, reaching an all-time high of 1.55 millio… read more
National carrier for Ghana?
Ghana's efforts to launch a national airline have encountered significant challenges, delaying the start of operations initially planned for this year. Since 2017, attempts to establish the national carrier, Ghana Airlines, have faced numerous obstacles despite significant progress, including the formation of a joint venture, acqui… read more
Disney Cruise Line reveals details about upcoming Disney Treasure and Adventure
Disney Cruise Line has revealed dining and entertainment details for its upcoming cruise ship Disney Treasure, a sister ship to Disney Wish, as well as itinerary and onboard details for the upcoming Disney Adventure, its largest cruise ship ever, carrying 6,000 passengers.
Disney Treasure is the second in the Wish clas… read more
Seychelles’ successful participation in air route development masterclass at AviaDev Africa 2024
The Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs Sherin Francis and the Chairperson of the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHTA), Mrs Sybille Cardon, represented Seychelles at the Air Route Development Masterclass, which took place as part of the AviaDev Africa Conference held from June 19 to 21, 2024, in Windhoek, Namibia.
The Cape Point Furnicular is temporarily out of service for essential upgrades
The Motsamayi Tourism Group, which manages the facilities at Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park in … read more
WATO leads fam trip in Benin’s Casa Del Papa with West African tour operators
The West Africa Tourism Organization (WATO) continues to play a pivotal role in promoting and enhancing tourism across the West African region. In its latest initiative, WATO is spearheading a regional tourism campaign between Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, featuring the renowned Casa del Papa Resort in Benin.
As part of this init… read more
Major airlines operating in Ghana
As of now, several airlines
operate in and out of Ghana, primarily through Kotoka International
Airport in Accra, which is the main international gateway. Here is a
list of some of the major airlines operating in Ghana:
International:
1. … read more
Ghana ranks ninth on Top 10 tourist destinations in Africa
In Africa, South Africa takes the number one spot as the preferred destination by tourists, followed by Mauritius, Botswana, and Kenya
Ghana is ninth among the top 10 tourist destinations in Africa, but ranked the highest in West Africa, according to a recent report by the World Economic Forum.
The Travel & T… read more
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