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United is launching D.C. to Lagos service
United will launch three-times per week service from Washington Dulles to Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 29. The flight will be the only direct connection between the U.S. capital and sub-Saharan Africa's largest city.
United will operate the service with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner configured with a business cabin, a premium economy ca… read more
South African Airways needs new long-haul fleet
South African Airways (SA, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) will need to operate a more modern wide-body fleet on intercontinental routes and engage in more c… read more
Kempinski Hotels appoints three Area General Managers to cover the Middle East & Africa region
As Kempinski Hotels has restructured its Middle East & Africa region, three seasoned hoteliers have been recently appointed as Area General Managers to oversee a number of the group ‘s luxurious hotels at the same time as keeping the responsibility for their own hotels as general managers.
Sébastien Mariette, the new Area Genera… read more
How much SAA flights will cost to these African destinations
South African Airways (SAA) is set to take off on September 23, almost a year and a half since it grounded due to the pandemic and business rescue.
SAA and Comair resuming operations and subsequently an oversupply of flights will lead to cheaper tickets. SAA will operate flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Accra, Kinshasa, Harare, … read more
What are the most beautiful beaches in Africa?
Africa; a vast continent with a coastline that seems to never end. South Africa is a popular destination, but Mauritius, Zanzibar and Mozambique are also ideal for a stay with sun, sea and sand. Making a choice was difficult, but below we have listed the most beautiful beaches in Africa for you. So pack your bags, tassen in Dutch, and visit one … read more
Skiing in Africa? Tourists hit Lesotho slopes despite Covid-19 woes
Suggest a holiday in Africa and most people picture baking hot sun, palm-fringed beaches or herds of wildebeest galloping across the savannah. Few think of skiing. Yet the continent contains five mountain ranges with enough seasonal snow to make potential slopes, of which two host rudimentary ski resorts. Tucked into South Africa'… read more
Alisa Osei-Asamoah writes: Domestic travel, a key to Ghana’s tourism revival
The current Coronavirus pandemic has necessitated the need for us to focus our attention to the domestic market for Ghana’s tourism growth.
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Ghana Business Standard Awards 2021: Accra City Hotel is Hospitality Service Provider of the Year
Accra City Hotel was adjudged the ‘Outstanding Hospitality Service Provider of the Year’ at the Ghana Business Standard Award 2021 held last Friday, August 13 at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
The Ghana Business Standard Awards (GBSA) celebrates organizations committed to remarkable business standards in their s… read more
Ghana: Closed for 6 years, Sunyani Airport set to resume regular traffic
Inaugurated in July 1974, Sunyani Airport had suffered from the ravages of time. The hub, which serves central Ghana, was closed to regular traffic in 2015 for rehabilitation.
Despite B737 Max Aircraft crashes, Air Peace will maintain orders
Mr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the B737 Max aircraft the airline ordered for, the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry, and the 18 Left runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, among others. Excerpts:
Few years ago, you made some orders for aircraft and, j… read more
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