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• Miscellaneous
• 13/01/2023 23:23

Registration open for WTM Africa 2023

• Miscellaneous
• 12/01/2023 21:36

FITUR gets 2023 tourism season going, consolidates sector’s recovery

f you are a tourism professional, you can’t afford to miss FITUR 23, the leading sector trade fair that will take place at IFEMA MADRID from 18 to 22 January.

A renowned global meeting place for tourism professionals and travellers, FITUR is a perfect opportunity to strengthen business relationships, check out the latest innovat… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 12/01/2023 21:30

Nigeria inaugurates the Muhammadu Buhari Int'l Cargo Airport in Damaturu

In order to facilitate the export of its agricultural products, Nigeria has been building cargo airports for some years. Some have already been completed, while half a dozen are currently under BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer) tender.

• Miscellaneous
• 09/01/2023 22:43

IATA: Passenger recovery continues in November

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022.

Total traffic  in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 41.3% compared to November 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 75.3% of November 2019 l… read more

• Beyond Africa
• Miscellaneous
• 09/01/2023 22:28

Authentic travel, work-away holidays, and sensible spending to be key 2023 travel trends

British adults will be safeguarding spending on holidays in 2023, with most (80%) planning to go away, and many (34%) planning more breaks than in 2022. This is, in part, thanks to more confidence that holiday plans won’t be impacted by Covid this year, and the fact that travel remains a priority for UK consumers in 2023. Sustainability also pla… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/01/2023 00:03

Hospitality trends 2023 – the future ahead

Trends within trends

1. Exchange rates affecting travel and tourism
As of December 2022, the U.S. dollar is at a favorable exchange rate against many other currencies, making inte… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/01/2023 00:01

National Geographic Expeditions unveils 2024 tours and cruises

National Geographic Expeditions has unveiled its 2024 lineup of guided land tours and river cruises.

Among those offerings by the Disney-owned operator are signature land tours to Egypt, Palau and India.

The company also plans to offer 27 itineraries as part of its private expedition series, including tours in Sicily, Africa a… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/01/2023 21:53

How to maintain a balance between remote work and traveling

The best part of remote work is that it allows you to work from anywhere across the globe. Remote work need not always necessarily involve working from home. It gives you the freedom to work even while traveling. However, to avoid compromising with work while traveling, it is crucial to maintain a balance between remote work and traveling. Here … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/01/2023 22:07

Does a business’s name really have an impact on the travel industry

Businesses in the travel industry have seen a lot of ups and downs since 2020. The global agenda from the World Economic Forum reveals that 2022 saw a major jump in tourism because of a desire to recover from lockdowns, but it still pales in comparison to the $4.5 trillion GDP loss in 2020 at the height of the pandemic.

During this cycle, … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/01/2023 22:03

Rising demand for ferries from Europe to Northern Africa

Since the Coronavirus is making a lesser impact on society, more bookings are being made for the ferries heading south to Northern Africa from European countries: Spain, France, and Italy. Before the pandemic started there were only 23 ferry connections active. At this time there are in total 29 ferries active towards Morocco, Tunisia, and Alger… read more