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A world map picture on Instagram inspired Norwegian social worker Adrian Misfjord to backpack through Africa during the pandemic. The 21-year-old is currently on a five-month trip to various countries in Africa open to tourists.
“I intended to go on a backpacking trip for a long time. When the opportunity arose, it didn’t take me long to q… read more
Hundreds of the world’s foremost business leaders, Government Ministers and key decision-makers in the global Travel & Tourism sector will meet face-to-face this weekend for the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Annual Global Summit 2021.
Under the theme “Uniting the World for Recovery” the Global Summit will make history by becomin… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Group has become the first African airline to conduct a trial of the IATA Travel Pass, a digital travel mobile app to enhance efficiency in testing or vaccine verifications.
As travel restarts, travellers need accurate COVID-19-related information like testing and vaccine requirements which vary among count… read more
Airlink, the independent regional Southern African airline, today launched its new FlyAirlink app, giving travellers a convenient platform to plan, book and manage their flights on their smartphones. The app is compatible with IOS and Android devices and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
“This … read more
With the growing demand for travel pass and other measures to improve the safety of travellers Ethiopian Airlines has installed Rapid Testing Devices at its hub.
This enables transit passengers to test and get the result before they get on their flights. The airline has joined hands with BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of C… read more
Sounding a note of optimism at the European Union-Africa Green Investment Forum on Friday, African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina reminded global audiences of the continent’s vast opportunities for green growth. “Africa is a huge market offering incredible opportunities. The recovery pathway offers enormous opportuniti… read more
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announce a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both organizations joining efforts to boost confidence and accelerate recovery of the tourism sector when borders reopen. The… read more
The testing centre is opened to revitalise the passengers’ business by creating seamless travel experience that includes COVID-19 testing to passengers that are departing or transiting via Addis Ababa.
The state-of-the-art COVID-19 testing lab is equipped with cutting-edge technologies to provide quick and accurate testi… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged states to comply with recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee on testing and risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, IATA highlighted the following recommendations f… read more
Ocean lovers will appreciate these extravagant underwater hotel experiences that will allow you to marvel at marine life without disturbing them. Three we recommend:
The Underwater Room, Manta Resort in Pemba Island, Tanzania
The Underwater Room at Manta Resort in Pemba Island in Tanzania is a three-level accommo… read more
Meet the man backpacking through Africa during the pandemic
WTTC’s Annual Global Summit to be the world's first face-to-face post-pandemic global travel event
Ethiopian becomes the first African airline to trial IATA Travel Pass
Airlink with app for traveller convenience
Africa’s Recovery offers enormous opportunities
UNWTO and IATA collaborate on destination tracker to restore confidence in travel
IATA urges governements to comply with WHO Emergency Committee Risk Management recommendations
