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Why Nigeria Needs Single Exchange Rate
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), two leading umbrella bodies of Nigeria’s embattled organized private sector have joined the Babel of voices calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to merge Nigeria’s debilitating multiple exchange rates into one transpar… read more
Emirates chief expects ‘meaningful’ capacity return in Q4
Impacts from Covid-19 variants on government-imposed travel restrictions are likely to delay a “meaningful” restart of international travel until the fourth quarter of this year, in the view of Emirates president Tim Clark.
Speaking during a CAPA Live event on 10 February, Clark explained that Covid-19 variants “are proving difficul… read more
The end of democracy may also be the end of tourism for Myanmar
Myanmar democracy did not last even 10 years with the overthrow of the elected government by the military yesterdayUS President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken are concerned about the situation and the detention of civilian government leadersA one year State of Emergency will give the military government enough time to reform a democ… read more
Will Corporate Travel see a growing demand for Tech?
As the world moves into the second year of coping with COVID-19 and the many changes and consequences that the virus has brought about, traveller confidence remains a key focus for corporate travel managers. The question is, how can travel suppliers do their part to restore and nurture traveller confidence? According to research, the answ… read more
Tourism Sector to recover by 2022
The tourism sector is paying a huge price due to global and national travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of Covid-19 with recovery for sector that has suffered 25 percent hotel occupancy decline expected in 2022. The statistics were availed by the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ), which also called on Government to consi… read more
Avoya Travel sees first signs of recovery and makes plans for 2021
Avoya Travel, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, experienced a significant increase in sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to previous months during the COVID-19 pandemic, with December seeing the best month of sales since April of 2020. In addition to the optimism surrounding vaccines and the pent-up demand for… read more
Technology unlocking trade value in East Africa
Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the global economy?
The latest data – and the region’s continued focus on transforming its key industries, sectors, and infrastructure through technology – is giving me hope that the economic outlook is brightening.
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The unvaccinated fear restrictions for travel and public access
As Americans wait to get vaccinated, a majority have stressed serious concerns about the security of their personal data related to the COVID-19 vaccination process, as well as access to travel destinations, public businesses and even their own place of employment. This is according to the 2021 Vaccines and Privacy Study of 1,000 American… read more
The Tourism Ambassador debate
Tanzania was recently dragged willy-nilly into a debate on social media on whether or not it was prudent to name a foreigner as the country's goodwill tourism ambassador. In this matter, Tanzania is not alone. Social media platforms in Kenya have likewise been immersed in debate after the English model, actress and businessw… read more
Five ways traveling can help you grow as a person
Ever since the dawn of time, our brain was wired to gather knowledge and evolve. And while school is the go-to place to improve your academic knowledge, it doesn’t do much when it comes to teaching you about life, or careers for that matter.
Discovering yourself and improving your skills is something you will have to do on your own, withou… read more
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