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Angola invests in upgrades for M’Banza Congo airport
M’Banza Congo Airport in northwestern Angola is embarking on a €12.5 million ($13.4 million) modernization project, which will include operational, air traffic management (ATM) and communication systems upgrades.
Work on the airport’s ground and air systems is being performed … read more
Sierra Leone says new Lungi Airport, ICAO audit pass will boost International confidence
Sierra Leone Minister of Transport and Aviation, Hon. Kabineh Moinama Kallon has said that a pass in aircraft accident investigation coupled with its commissioning of a new international airport at Lungi on March 3rd, 2023 in the forthcoming International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Audit, will boost the confidence of intern… read more
Name changes for 2 more towns in the Eastern Cape
The South African Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has gazetted new name changes for South Africa. According to … read more
Lagos Airport closes its international runway for 2 months for rehabilitation
Lagos International Airport is the busiest airport in West Africa, handling over 90,000 aircraft movements per year. The airport operator periodically carries out maintenance on its infrastructure. This time, it is the main runway that will undergo a facelift.
Popularity of flying risng in Africa
Africa has not been historically synonymous with air travel. Although it’s the largest continent by size and population, home to 12% of the world’s people, it hosts just 1% of the planet’s air traffic. That’s down to a number of factors, but inadequate infrastructure, airline insolvency, and lack of demand among African citizens ar… read more
Comeback for ITB Berlin: International travel industry focuses on strong participation and personal
With the exhibition grounds almost fully booked and high demand from the Middle East, the cruise industry and travel technology se
UNWTO at ITB Berlin: Setting Priorities for Tourism
ITB Berlin is the world's biggest tourism and travel trade fair. This week's event was the first in-person ITB for four years and comes as the sector's recovery is well underway. According to UNWTO, international tourism could reach 80 to 95% of pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year, with 70 million international arrivals r… read more
TBCSA welcomes appointment of new Tourism Minister
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has noted the changes to the executive announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. As the private sector tourism lobby, we welcome the appointment of Minister Patricia de Lille to the tourism portfolio. We also take this opportunity to thank former Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and wish h… read more
Sierra Leone wishes to attract Airlines With New Freetown Terminal
Under a $270 million build, operate and transfer contract with the Sierra Leone government, Summa, a Turkish construction company, has completed a new 14,000-m² (150,000-ft.2) terminal at Freetown International Airport in Sierra Leone. The new terminal is five times larger than the old one and can accommodate up to eight widebody j… read more
ITB Innovation Radar gives voice to the industry’s trailblazers at the world’s leading travel trade
ITB Berlin 2023, the world's premier travel trade show, has introduced ITB Innovation Radar as one of its latest features. This platform identifies innovations that can create a sustainable impact on the future of the travel industry by promoting social, economic, or technical change. Prior to the event, we invited exhibitor… read more
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