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FCM, Flight Centre Travel Group’s flagship global business travel division, is weathering the COVID-19 challenge and eyeing further growth opportunities globally.
At a time when many of its competitors have been forced to hibernate their operations, the business has drawn on its financial strength to invest heavily in key growth dri… read more
A scheduled flight from Sudan to Abu Dhabi was forced to return to its origin after the cockpit was hijacked by a furry infiltrator. The clawful situation arose after a cat, thought to have stowed away during cleaning, woke up and became terrified by his new surroundings. He attacked the captain, causing the plane to return to Khar… read more
Agencies under the Tourism and wildlife sector shall be collapsed into specialized departments under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities. Minister says the government will save Shs988 billion (US$269.5 million) under the new design. The government assures it will issue guidelines for transition and will hold workshops to prepare s… read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastern rail corridor on 9th March, 2021.
Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Ameachi, the Minister of Transportation, disclosed this during inspection tour to all the stations from Mobolaji Johnson Station at Ebute Metta to Ibadan station over the weekend. He f… read more
Royal Caribbean Cruises, the parent company of Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, announced higher than anticipated demand for 2022 cruises during its business update call, while also discussing vaccines for passengers and ship sales. Royal Caribbean said it was still assessing the viability of requiring all passe… read more
Starting March 6, Emirates will increase passenger flights from Dubai to Entebbe to five per week, as reported by ATC News.
The additional flights will be operated by B777-300ER aircraft.
Norwegian Cruise Line needs to get permission from the CDC to resume cruising in the United States by June or July, in order to have its full fleet back in service by the beginning of 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO and President Frank Del Rio said during the company’s earnings call that there was a 90-day window to res… read more
A nexus for travel professionals across South Africa, the continent
and the globe, Africa Travel Week plays hosts to various shows,
conferences and award ceremonies focusing on leisure tourism, luxury
travel, LGBTQ+ travel, MICE/business travel, sport tourism as well as
travel technology and comprises of 2 key events, World Tra… read more
Received last month, flyCAA's A330-200 (msn 505) began its first commercial passenger flights in the domestic market this week. Its entry into service will also boost the cargo activity of the Congolese private carrier.
It was on Tuesday February 23 that the Airbus A330-200 of the Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation (CAA),… read more
AndBeyond has unveiled the newly redesigned Kirkman's Kamp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa.
The camp's 12 cottages have been refurbished to feature large private bars and outdoor seating areas. Bathrooms have been entirely redone with extra-large showers and double vanities.
The lodge's guest areas have be… read more
FCM takes strategic steps to transform its business for future growth
Angry Cat Attacks Pilot Forcing Boeing 737 Diversion
Uganda Tourism agencies merge in latest government spin
Flag-Off Eastern Rail Corridor March 9
Royal Caribbean considering passenger vaccines and ship sales despite surge in demand
Emirates to up frequency on Entebbe rout...
NCL needs restart permission by June to fully resume cruises by 2022
What to expect at Africa Travel Week Virtual
DRC: first commercial flights for flyCAA's A330-200
AndBeyond reopens a redesigned Kirkman's Kamp in South Africa
