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LIVE Spotlight workshops in DAR and NBO - Derek Houston
Derek Houston is pleased to announce that arrangements have now been finalised for our usual live face to face Spotlight workshops in Dar es Salaam on Monday July 05 at the Hyatt Regency, followed by Nairobi on July 08 & 09 at Movenpick Westlands & Crowne Plaza Upper Hill.
These Spot… read more
Tanzania: Auric Air takes delivery of its first Dash 8
Founded in 2001, Auric Air is a small private company operating with around ten planes from its bases in Mwanza, Dar-es-Salaam and Arusha in Tanzania. The carrier offers scheduled flights as well as non-scheduled private charter flights on demand.
Auric Air is continuing its fleet densification plan. The Tanzanian saf… read more
IATA outlined three priorities for African governments
In 2020 a handful of African airlines secured US$ 2.04 billion in government aid. Most of this (US$ 2.02bn) was distributed through direct government loans, equity financing and cash injections. Despite this, 8 airlines in Africa filed for bankruptcy or entered business administration over the past 12 months.
Over US$ 30bn has been… read more
Liberia Gets New Tourism Organization
A new tourist organization- Pepper Adventure has been established in Liberia. Speaking in an interview with reporters in Monrovia on Wednesday, Pepper Adventure Country Representative in Liberia Mr. Ambrose N. Wiagbe said the organization will provide services as assistance and information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage… read more
Explore South Africa with Comair
A rare combination of severe restrictions on international travel and the domestic airline and hospitality sectors trying to recover from lockdown losses have created perfect conditions for South Africans wanting to explore their country. With international tourism practically non-existent and corporate travel reduced to a trickle, for these sec… read more
Uganda Tourism Board launches POATE 2021 targeting the UAE and GCC travel markets
Amidst optimism and rays of hope in reviving the tourism sector, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) officially launched the 6th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2021) the first-ever virtual tourism expo.
POATE is a tourism exposition organized annually by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). It brings together domestic, regional and internationa… read more
Malawi Airlines has announced the further cancellation of flights
The flag carrier of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced that flight operations remain suspended.
According to a media release by the airline, no operations will take place between 02 April 2021 and 06 April 2021. The airline's ai… read more
Airlink makes Kasane its 3rd destination in Botswana
Airlink, the largest airline in southern Africa, currently serves the Botswana cities of Gaborone and Maun. In the process of rebuilding its network, the airline has opted to intensify its offer in its most promising markets.
From April 2, Airlink will open a route from Johannesburg to Kasane. The private South A… read more
Celebrity Cruises marks Celebrity Beyond float out at Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Celebrity Cruises has announced the float out of its newest cruise ship, the third Edge-class ship in its fleet, Celebrity Beyond.
Just days after announcing a return to cruising in the Caribbean, as well as the UK, Celebrity Cruises has announced the Celebrity Beyond float out milestone. The float out marks the penultimate s… read more
Airlink to re-introduce flights between Nelspruit and Livingstone
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced that it will be re-introducing flights between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), located located 27 km north east of Nelspruit, and Harry Mwan… read more
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