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Air Côte d'Ivoire opens new route to SA
Air Côte d'Ivoire will be launching a new route between Johannesburg and Abidjan, in Côte d'Ivoire. The Johannesburg-Abidjan via Kinshasa route will launch on 29 June 2022. The airline will be introducing four flights per week between Johannesburg and Abidjan. Bookings opened on 1 June 2022.
The new route also offers… read more
Goge Africa and Walk For Love Africa launch 'Destination West Africa' project
West African countries have several tourist destinations, which are not sufficiently promoted. Goge Africa television, which specialises in promoting African tourist destinations and culture, and its partner "Walk For Love Africa" have identified these shortcomings and want to remedy them.
To promote tourism, culture and economic activi… read more
ET named outstanding airline brand
Ethiopian Airlines has been adjudged the Outstanding Airline Brand of the Year at the 2022 Ghana-West Africa Business Awards.
The largest airline in Africa that flies to over 124 countries from Ghana via its hub in Addis Ababa, was recognised for its consistent performance during the difficult period in 2021 and for its dedic… read more
From America to Africa: Entrepreneurs who’ve built businesses back home
These seven African entrepreneurs all studied or worked in the United States but recognised the business opportunities back home.
1. Nigerian Uber-for-trucks company Kobo360 not such a crazy idea after all
Nigerian entrepreneur Obi Ozor relocated to the US during his high school years and obtained degrees from the University of Penns… read more
UCC, TOUGHA affirm academia-industry relationship with MoU
In a historic move, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Tour Operators’ Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) on May 17, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to bridge existing gap between academia and industry.
The brief ceremony which took place at the office of the Provost, College of Humanities a… read more
GH-Wings Airlines is making progress with its AOC, opting for the Dash8-400 for its launch this year
GH-Wings Airlines will be based in Accra. As a prelude to its launch by the end of the year, it recently signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for the maintenance of its future Dash 8-400 fleet.
GH-Wings Airlines is getting closer to its launch. The new Ghanaian startup has just successfully completed p… read more
Travel Trade will be Front and Centre of SAA’s plans
Africa’s travel and tourism trade will be key to South African Airways’ strategy in connecting the continent. The Airline’s Commercial Director Simon Newton-Smith has said.
The Airline in a breakfast meeting with trade partners and stakeholders on the sidelines of last week’s Africa’s Travel Indaba revealed several initiatives the c… read more
South African Tourism forging closer ties with West Africa tour operators & agents
South African Tourism (SAT) is deepening its engagements with tour operators and travel agents in West Africa; mainly from Ghana and Nigeria.
Ghana and Nigeria have traditionally among some of the highest countries to drive tourism traffic to South Africa each year.
SAT through its West Africa regional office ensured that well over 5… read more
The renovated Kumasi airport will be operational earlier than planned in August 2022
Ghana's goal is to become a major air hub in sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, the West African country has undertaken a vast plan to modernise its main international airports.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Kumasi International Airport could be operational by August this year and open for international fligh… read more
Africa’s Travel Indaba gives us confidence of quick rebound– TOUGHA President
Having led over 20 Ghanaian tour operators to the 2022 Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI 2022), President of the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA), Mrs. Alisa Osei-Asamoah has stressed her satisfaction at the platform the event provided to create business linkages.
TOUGHA members took part in key engagements such as the CEOs Breakfast Meeti… read more
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