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Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, announced today it will be launching the Company’s first product powered … read more
Sabre to launch its first 'Sabre Travel AI' technology product in early 2021
FAAN to get name change, AVSEC to bear arms in proposed Bill
AS part of efforts to ensure that Nigeria has just one regulator in the aviation industry, it has been proposed that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), would undergo a change of nomenclature to the Federal Airports Administration of Nigeria (FAAN)
This is just as the authority is seeking to amend or enact Bills that shoul… read more
Nigeria: Sirika Warns Airline Operators Against Blame Game
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has warned members of Airlines Operators of Nigeria against blaming the Ministry and agencies under it for the unsavoury operating environment and decline in profit in the sector. Senator Sirika gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja, at the conclusion of the three day public hearing on th… read more
RwandAir re-schedules its Kigali - Harare - Cape Town route
RwandAir will reopen its Kigali - Harare - Cape Town corridor on December 2. This rotation will be in addition to the 2 other routes that the carrier already operates to Zimbabwe on the one hand, and South Africa on the other. Indeed, it serves Harare 4 times a week, with a stopover in Lusaka in Zambia. The Rwandan pavilion … read more
Now open: Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo
Radisson Hotel Group has debuted its fourth brand in South Africa with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo. The new addition further strengthens the Radisson presence in one of its key African markets and brings the South African portfolio to 16 hotels in operation and under… read more
Project in focus: Canopy by Hilton Johannesburg Rosebank
Hilton Worldwide plans to open the 180-room Canopy by Hilton Johannesburg Rosebank hotel in 2023. This exciting development represents part of Canopy by Hilton’s drive to grow its presence in both the north and south of the African continent. We find out what to expect from the forthcoming Johannesburg hotel. Located on Jellic… read more
ACI: Domestic traffic continues to improve in all regions
Airports Council International (ACI) World stated (02-Nov-2020) Aug-2020 data shows domestic passenger traffic continues to improve in all regions.
Signs of recovery could be seen in Europe and Asia-Pacific with Aug-2020 domestic volumes at -36.8% year-on-year in Europe and -46.8% in the Asia Pacific. The Latin America/Caribbe… read more
Mozambique: Two reserves named World Heritage candidates
The Maputo Special Reserve and the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve, two conservation areas in Maputo will be candidates for World Heritage, an official source told Lusa on Monday. The application will be made as an extension of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South Africa which is already classified as World Heritage b… read more
Let's all move to Mauritius
We understand if right now seems like an opportune time to unwind, leave the country, or bury your head in the sand. Choose the right destination, and you can do all three.
Especially now that Mauritius has launched a new one-year renewable … read more
BA and Kulula to resume flights under Comair soon
Comair is finally set to resume scheduled flights on its local and regional route networks in Southern Africa. Comair operates a local franchise of British Airways and the low-cost Kulula brand that has become popular with South Africans. Operations at the airline were suspended in March at the onset of the COVID-19 hard lock… read more
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