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Nigeria’s Airports get a security boost
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has inaugurated 120 officers of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) Special Force, trained to bear arms, as part of her mission to bolster security across airports in the country.
The ceremony, held at the international wing of the Murtal… read more
Amadeus introduces AI-powered technology to modernize hotel business intelligence
For today’s busy hoteliers, having fast and easy access to business intelligence insights to support confident, data-driven decisions is critical.
In response to this, Amadeus has unveiled plans to incorporate Gen AI into an innovative new chatbot for its business intelligence suite, debuting with … read more
LIFT named best low-cost airline in Africa 2024
South African domestic airline, LIFT, has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa in the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards. South African regional airline FlySafair, winner of the previous three years, was voted second best in Africa 2024. African airline Fastjet, which mainly operates flights in and … read more
CPT: Chapman's Peak Drive temporarily closed
The management of Cape Town's famous Chapman's Peak Drive has annouced that the scenic 9 km route between Noordhoek and … read more
British Airways Rebooks London Bound Passengers On Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines
British Airways has rebooked its Heathrow, London bound passengers from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Virgin Atlantic Airways, Delta Air Lines and other foreign carriers due to a technical fault to its Boeing 787 aircraft.
Daily Independent gathered that the incident to the aircraft occurre… read more
FAAN introduces measures against harassment and extortion
It would no longer be business as usual for persons involved in touting, extortion, harassment and illicit activities at airports so says, the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN, Mrs Olubunmni Kuku. This is because, a taskforce to crack down on these activities has been set up geared towards eliminating the… read more
Ethiopian indigenous knowledge to boost Tourism
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the cultural diversity and knowledge of indigenous people can bring innovative experiences and new business opportunities for tourism destinations and local communities.
In this regard, Ethiopia is home to a wide array of indigenous communities, each with its distinct… read more
AviaDev Africa 2024: Elevating aviation and tourism
Between 19th and 21st June 2024, Namibia is set to host AviaDev
Africa 2024, the premier aviation conference for African air route
development, marking a significant milestone for the country’s
burgeoning aviation and tourism industries.
2024 will be the 8th edition of the event, that began life in Kigali and
has since been hosted … read more
Western Cape: The World's longest zipline opens outside Caledon
South African adventure company SA Forest Adventures has announced that after years of planning, and the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's longest zipline is finally set to open. The "K3" zipline, which is 3.2-kilom… read more
Accra Weizo 7th edition to showcase tegion’s Tourism potentials
The Akwaaba Travel Market, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, is set to host the 7th edition of the Accra Weizo West African Travel Expo, a premier travel event aimed at promoting seamless travel within West Africa.
The event, which has been a driving force in encouraging West Africans to explore their own regio… read more
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