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UNWTO: One third of travel destinations still fully closed to int’l tourists
Around a third of 217 world travel destinations surveyed remain completely closed to international tourists, as concerns grow over the i… read more
AFRAA & Ethiopian Airlines ink MoU
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Ethiopian Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA and Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy. The MoU was signed between Berthé and Mesay Shiferaw, managing director, Ethiopian Aviation Academy.
AFRAA sec… read more
Holland America Line extends cruise pause to include Europe departures through June 2021
While Holland America Line continues to work with government and port authorities to develop its plans to return to cruising, the company is extending its pause of European cruise operations to include departures through June 30, 2021.
The pause will impact cruises departing in May and June on Nieuw Statendam, Volendam and We… read more
FCM unveils bold new brand identity and signals game-changing tech offering
A rapidly evolving business travel landscape has been the catalyst for award-winning global travel management company FCM to transform its brand identity and take a fresh approach to developing a new tech platform.
With the global pandemic causing a seismic shift in the business travel industry, FCM has made it a priority to address… read more
Mantis to Launch a ‘Floating Hotel’ in Rwanda This July
Come onboard the Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga, a floating luxury hotel which cruises along one of Africa’s great lakes, Lake Kivu in Rwanda.
With ten modern cabins, a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and viewing deck with a hot tub; this unique boat experience will take you on a luxury tour in the mild equatorial montane climate… read more
Captain Ilegbodu clarifies NG Eagle’s ownership; says entity completely different from Arik
CHIEF Executive Officer (CEO) of Arik Air, Captain Roy Ilegbodu has said that the Asset Management of Nigeria (AMCON) owned airline NG Eagle is an entirely different entity from Arik Air as there is no connection between both airlines.
This is just as he has called for the installation of runway light on the Murtala… read more
ANA to trial IATA Travel Pass
Trial will further ANA’s goal to seek innovative digital solutions to make international travel more seamless and secure for customers
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will conduct a trial of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass mobile application. The trial will further ANA’s goal to seek innovative digital… read more
Travellers more likely to fly once vaccinated but quarantines are still a deterrent, survey shows
Travellers are keen to board flights once again after they have been vaccinated but are frustrated with current travel restrictions including quarantines, a survey by the biggest airline industry body showed. Some 81 per cent of respondents believe they will be more likely to travel once they take the jab, but there are headwinds to this growing… read more
The African Battleground: Ethiopian Airlines vs Kenya Airways vs SAA
The African aviation market has seen plenty of change in the past years. As South African Airways’ situation has worsened, that of Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways has improved. The two have battled to become the leading hub in East Africa. Ethiopian Airlines has moved ahead now, but this was not always the case. This article looks at this b… read more
El Al is set to resume flights between Israel South Africa
The flag carrier of Israel, El Al, is set to return to … read more
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