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Marrying world-class expertise with indigenous wellness culture and breathtaking scenery, The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara in Zambia will be the location for a holistic wellness retreat from 19-22 August 2021. Set along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, in full view of the spray of the Victoria Falls, guests can expect a retre… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Group has become Africa’s top airline in passenger traffic retaining its leadership position in the continent. According to the African Airlines Association’s (AFRAA) report, Ethiopian has been ranked first by passenger and cargo traffic in 2020.
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam said, “W… read more
Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has increased the number of flights between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo and OR
Tambo International Airport (JNB) in … read more
South Sudan gained independence on 9 July 2011. But since then, taxes and charges for overflight of its airspace have been collected by Sudan, which then paid them back to the country. The recent agreement with NavPass now changes this.
The Nigerian Government and players in the tourism sector have been challenged to cooperate in order to unlock the tourism potential in the country.
The country was also charged to emulate Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Sao Tome and Principle, which earn $60 billion, $12 billion and $66 million, respectively from tourism alone annually.
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Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic according to the new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The report reveals the full dramatic impact of travel restrictions designed to curb COVID-19 on the global economy, individual regions, and its job losses worldwide.
A… read more
Qatar Airways continues to set the benchmark for innovation, safety and customer service, becoming the first airline to trial COVID-19 vaccine authentication through the IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ Mobile App. As more travellers return to the skies, the airline remains committed to reducing paperwork and providing a more co… read more
Royal Air Maroc is launching 11 nonstop routes to destinations across Europe over the coming weeks, targeting cities with strong Moroccan communities. The airline said the move was part of plans to meet the “high demand” for VFR traffic and would support the desire for expatriates to return home… read more
Emirates has announced the launch of Emirates Pay, a new account-based payment method for purchasing air tickets. Emirates Pay is now available for Emirates customers in Germany and the UK who are purchasing tickets via emirates.com.
Emirates is the world’s first airline to launch this payment alternative powered by a … read more
Hoteliers in Malindi are offering special rates as part of their strategies to attract more tourists. The rates apply to tourists who would wish to participate in monthly cleanup campaigns aimed at keeping the town clean and green.
A major cleanup event is planned for October this year.
Speaking in Malindi, Kenya Hotel K… read more
A holistic wellness retreat on the banks of the Zambezi River
Ethiopian continues to lead Africa in passenger traffic during the COVID crisis
Fastjet now offers double daily flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg
Royalties: South Sudan takes control of its airspace ten years after independence
Nigeria should join hands to unlock tourism potential
WTTC Economic Trends Report reveals COVID-19’s dramatic impact on Travel & Tourism around the world
Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial
Royal Air Maroc to launch 11 European routes
Against high credit card fees, Emirates to launch real-time payment solution
Malindi hoteliers offer special rates to attract customers
