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UNWTO launches Digital Futures Programme for SMEs
UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises.
Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance and business companies as Mastercard the initiative is focused on small and medium-sized enterprises … 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
Cape Town Air Access celebrates increased air connectivity to Western Cape
Cape Town Air Access – the award-winning air-route development project responsible for establishing direct flights that connect Cape Town and the Western Cape with the rest of the world – held their Annual Review Showcase. The celebratory event was well-attended by key government partners, business stakeholders and airline professionals.
T… read more
Air Burkina: Maxime Dipina Christian Toe appointed DG, after the dismissal of Blaise Sanou
The newly promoted person knows the company Air Burkina well, having been, shortly before 2017, commercial director.
Maxime Dipina Christian Toe is the new Director General of Air Burkina. He was appointed on Wednesday 11 May 2022, following the Council of Ministers.
He replaces Blaise Sanou, who was sacked on 27 April last, s… read more
Energy efficiency: Libreville Airport renews its Level 2 carbon accreditation
Libreville's Leon Mba International Airport is the largest in Gabon with a capacity of 1.2 million passengers and 40,000 tonnes of cargo. As the country's main gateway, it has implemented environmental policies that make it a model in Africa.
Libreville International Airport (ADL) remains an eco-efficient hub. It has j… read more
NANTA President hails South Africa’s commitment towards tourism recovery
The country is perhaps the only one in Africa that has clearly demonstrated earnest enthusiasm to return the industry to pre-Covid days. So far, the rainbow nation has successfully hosted events such as the Africa Tourism and Travel Summit, Meetings Africa, WTM Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI2022).
The latter drew a sign… read more
Travel insights report on traveller sentiments and readiness to travel in a post-COVID world
Wego and Cleartrip Travel Insights Report delves into traveller sentiments and readiness to travel in a post-COVID world. These findings are brought to you from our independent research and data on MENA travellers’ behavior.
Recently, around 4,390 residents from UAE and KSA were asked about their thoughts, and behaviors surrounding travel.… read more
Business Travel Show Europe 2022 agenda goes live
Travel buyers from London Stock Exchange Group, Lush, Siemens, Capgemini, Fidelity International, Paraxel, Barclays, Leonardo UK and DXC Technology are among those confirmed to speak at this year’s Business Travel Show Europe.
Business Travel Show Europe runs from 29-30 June 2022 at ExCeL London and is the place where travel … read more
WTM Africa meets –and exceeds– 2019 numbers
WTM Africa 2022, held from April 11 to 13 in Cape Town, South Africa, was a huge success with preliminary numbers indicating that pre-scheduled appointments for 2022 exceeded the number of appointments booked at the show in 2019.
WTM Africa 2022 facilitated over seven thousand unique pre-scheduled appointments (both online an… read more
Africa's Tourism Operators need local visitors
With international tourism still in a slump, African tour companies need local visitors to stimulate tourism. But many on the continent can't afford to travel.
The Zambezi River meanders through the picturesque border region between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
About midway along its course, the Zambezi's waters thunder 110 met… read more
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