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UN Tourism sets course for African members
The 67th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (22-24 July) welcomed public and private sector leaders from across the region. The Member States met as Africa's tourism sector experiences strong recovery. During the first quarter of 2024, arrivals were up 5% compared to pre-pandemic levels. This positions the contine… read more
Uganda Airlines adds three more Africa destinations and eyes Europe
Uganda Airlines plans to add three more African destinations to its network in September, a move the carrier says is a precursor to opening flights to Europe later this year.
From Sept. 12, the airline will launch service between its Entebbe International Airport (EBB) base and Abuja, Nigeria. The … read more
Revitalization of Chipata-Mchinji rail line set to boost trade and transportation
Train operations on the Nacala Corridor, a vital trade route for Zambia, were previously suspended in 2016 due to washaways in Malawi. This crucial corridor spans 1,150km from Chipata to the Port of Nacala, with the Zambian portion covering 24km from Chipata to Mchinji. The resumption of train operations on this corridor is of significant intere… read more
Uganda Airlines launches flights to two new destinations in Southern Africa
The flag carrier of Uganda, Uganda Airlines, is set to introduce flights to two new destinations in Southern Africa. The airline announced today (17 July 2024) that it will launch scheduled f… read more
Africa's most stunning Tourist destinations revealed
Exploring Africa offers a variety of incredible tourist destinations, each filled with unique attractions and experiences. From the majestic wildlife safaris to serene beaches and vibrant cities, Africa has something for every traveler. Here, we reveal some of the continent's most stunning destinations and what they offer.
Maasai Mara N… read more
Nigeria's new visa policy to drive Tourism
Nigeria, located on the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, has relaxed its visa-free entry policies for 23 countries to promote both tourism and business travel. The country is home to numerous natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Notable sites include Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park, which feature waterfalls, dense rainfor… read more
“Brand Africa” to take centre stage as UN Tourism unlocks region’s potential
UN Tourism will bring together sector leaders to emphasise the importance of collaboration to unlock investment and growth potential across the region and to amplify the voice of “Brand Africa”.
The second edition of the Regional Conference on Brand Africa (Livingstone, Zambia, 22 July) will further advance UN Tourism’s work support… read more
Railway projects aligned with corridor development
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group, a key player in Namibia's corridor development, is actively involved in the proposed Trans-Zambezi and Trans-Kalahari railway projects. CEO Mbahupu Tjivikua announced the group's participation in technical committees to ensure these projects align with strategic initiatives.
The Trans-Kalahari Railway, a join… read more
AirlinePros International announced as GSA for Precision Air in four key African narkets
AirlinePros International has announced its appointment as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Precision Air in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia. This new partnership will enhance Precision Air’s sales and customer service support in these significant Southern African markets.
Shreyas Nanavati, CEO of AirlinePr… read more
AviaDev Africa 2024: Elevating aviation and tourism
Between 19th and 21st June 2024, Namibia is set to host AviaDev
Africa 2024, the premier aviation conference for African air route
development, marking a significant milestone for the country’s
burgeoning aviation and tourism industries.
2024 will be the 8th edition of the event, that began life in Kigali and
has since been hosted … read more
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