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High-Risk classification a blow for tourism
Tourism and hospitality players say Namibia's classification, as a high-risk destination is a huge blow to the already struggling sector due to uncontrollable levels of Covid-19 new infections and deaths. The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning to travellers against travelling to Namibia due to the escalat… read more
The top 10 non-African airlines in Africa
Africa isn’t a continent that gets a huge amount of attention for aviation, which is a shame. This year, there are over 31 million round-trip seats (non-stop and one-stop) planned from the rest of the world to sub-Saharan Africa, for instance all areas below North Africa. While Ethiopian Airlines is predictably the la… read more
Sudan revives plans to build a new international airport in Khartoum
Built in 1947, Khartoum International Airport is no longer able to handle the growing passenger traffic. Initially located 4 kilometres from the city centre, it is now close to residential areas due to heavy urbanisation.
Faced with the impossibility of expanding the airport in 2019, the country had started procedures for the construction of a new hub.
Business travel will be more important than ever to driving success says 81% of global leaders
Only 24 months ago, business travel was synonymous with global corporations and senior executives’ roles. During the global lockdowns, companies have experienced the direct impact of no travel or in-person meetings on their business functions and operations. In new research from VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, in a… read more
Air Peace only African airline to acquire brand new aircraft in Nigeria in 10 years
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Air Peace, Mrs. Toyin Olajide has reiterated that the airline remains the only indigenous carrier to have acquired brand new airplanes in the country in the past a decade. The restatement is coming on the heels of claim by some players in the sector that Ibom Air was the first to take possession… read more
Awetu Park - Stimulating Tourism Economy, Restoring Societies' Interaction
Being one of the areas that support the economic growth of a given state; tourism plays significant role in accelerating foreign currency earning via attracting tourists from all corners of the globe. Besides, it has undeniable role for creating jobs for the growing youths in the country. Blessed with natural and manmade resources, Ethiopia… read more
Disney Cruise Line confirms private island expansion amid fleet growth
Despite the unprecedented disruption to the cruise industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney Cruise Line is pushing ahead with plans to open a second private island cruise destination in the Caribbean. Disney Cruise Line’s planned second island will compliment the expansion of its fleet, with three Triton-class cruise ships due… read more
Kenya launches elephant naming festival to boost wildlife conservation
Kenya on Monday launched a magical elephant naming festival in order to boost wildlife conservation.
Najib Balala, the cabinet secretary at the Ministry for Tourism and Wildlife, said that the event, which will be held annually on August 12, the World Elephant Day, seeks to raise awareness on the plight of elephants … read more
Hyatt Regency Taghazout
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Taghazout, representing the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Morocco. The 190-room hotel is located directly at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, and offers breathtaking ocean views from every room. Hyatt Regency Tag… read more
LAM Mozambique Airlines wants to dispose of its Embraer fleet
LAM Mozambique Airlines has been operating at a loss for several years, and the Covid-19 pandemic has worsened its financial situation.
The Mozambican state-owned carrier, whose restructuring plan is under study, has an estimated debt of over 22 million euros. As the company's sole shareholder, the state is looking for ways to reduce its operating costs.
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