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In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlight the importance of the cruise sector for the world economy. According to industry data, the cruise sector supports 1.2 million jobs and contributes US$150 billion to the … read more
The African Tourism Board is celebrating two years after its impressive soft launching and introduction to the global tourism arena during the World Travel Market (WTM) in London 2019. The organization had its first meeting on November 5, 2019. To celebrate this there will be a livestream. travel event today. To register click here.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) and the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations (UFTAA) announced the appointment of Travel Agency Commissioners.
The Travel Agency Commissioner Program was established 30 years ago and resides within the Travel … read more
Following media reports from Germany that Lufthansa was “drastically reducing” its capacity on the South African routes, the Lufthansa Group has reiterated its commitment to SA. “South Africa remains an important market for the Lufthansa Group and our aim is to enable freedom of travel and mobility, even during the pandemic, while … read more
Travellers to Mozambique with a negative PCR test will be exempt from undergoing a quarantine period when entering the country. A PCR test needs to be taken within 72 hours before arrival.
The previous regulations stipulated that all visitors must undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine. Anyone who tests positive, or … read more
Turkish Airlines announced (04-Nov-2020) it expected to reach 45% of 2019 level passenger capacity (ASKs) in 4Q2020.
Turkish Airlines Group expects a faster recovery than its competitors in financial and operational results, particularly due to the faster recovery in ethnic and opportunistic leisure passenger segments.
Airports Council International (ACI) World published (04-Nov-2020) results from its ASQ Global Traveller Survey, reporting 48% of travellers considered themselves likely to travel within the next three months.
ACI attributed this to a strong level of confidence in the environment safety provided by airport… read more
Brazil's Ministry of Tourism announced (03-Nov-2020) tourism sector revenue in Sep-2020 reached BRL12.8 billion (USD2.3 billion), a 28% month-on-month increase.
More than half that revenue was generated in the states of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. Passenger transport totalled BRL2.7 billion (USD476.7 mil… read more
Hyatt plans to open the company's first hotel in Cape Town this December.
The Hyatt Regency Cape Town is located at the foot of Table Mountain and borders the historic Bo-Kaap district. The hotel offers 137 rooms, including 15 suites, three restaurants, a fitness area with an outdoor swimming pool and conf… read more
Tourists are arriving in droves in Tanzania as the country proves to be the safest destination from the coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged world economies and hit travel particularly hard. Tanzania has managed to restore travellers' confidence as no signs of new coronavirus infections have been reported lately.
Last June, … read more
UNWTO and IMO call for safe resumption of cruise ship industry
African Tourism Board marks two years of success
IATA: New Travel Agency Commissioners announced
Lufthansa reaffirms commitment to SA
Mozambique drops mandatory quarantine period
Turkish Airlines expects ASKs to reach 45% of 2019 levels in 4Q2020
ACI World: 48% of travellers likely to fly within the next three months
Brazil's Ministry of Tourism reports 28% month to month increase in tourism revenue
Hyatt opens hotel in Capetown
Tanzania: Number of visitors on the rise
