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United wants to launch Washington-Cape Town service
United Airlines is seeking regulatory approval to launch service between Washington Dulles and Cape Town.
If the route is approved by the DOT, the carrier plans to begin weekly flights between those cities on Nov. 17.
United said it would be the first airline to fly nonstop from D.C. to Cape Town. The flights would acco… read more
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
Sabre reveal shifts in travel at a panel discussion at Arabian Travel Market Middle East
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, conducted a panel discussion at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai to discuss a new global travel industry study, ‘Mapping Travel’s New Normal’, which identifies prominent shifts in travel.
The wide-ranging study highlights the di… read more
Delta doubles its JNB flights
Delta Air Lines has announced that it will take its Johannesburg frequency from three to six flights a week, with effect from May 25.
A Delta spokesperson told Tourism Update the additional flights had been for sale for some time. “We are seeing significant demand for travel between South Africa and the US… read more
Abidjan’s ultra-modern Convention Centre takes shape
Construction works on Côte d’Ivoire’s ultra-modern convention centre, Parc Des Expositions D’Abidjan is taking shape.
The 6,000-capacity venue will house a conference centre that can accommodate trade fairs, sporting events, and congresses. With an area of 60,000 m2 and a perimeter of 100 hectares. Pictures released by the state agen… read more
Jambojet partners with Kenya Tourism Board to offer holiday packages
Jambojet in partnership with Kenya Tourism Board has launched a 3-month campaign dubbed '#NowTravelReady, #TembeaKenya' to encourage more Kenyans to tour local attractions sites, and destinations.
The 3-month campaign will encourage domestic travel and see over 8000 Kenyans book all-inclusive, discounted flying and accommodat… read more
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil enhanced strategic partnership
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil the roadmap outlining the next phase of their strategic partnership, following Malaysia Airlines’ announcement to launch a non-stop service from Kuala Lumpur to Doha from 25 May. The two partners will significantly expand their codeshare cooperation, allowing passengers to travel the world and e… read more
Côte d’Ivoire’s Tourism on a Positive Rebound Trajectory
Côte d’Ivoire’s Tourism sector is experiencing some encouraging signs of recovery. This follows the official release of figures by the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Leisure on the sector’s performance.
Côte d’Ivoire, like other countries in the world, is still living with the consequences of the covid-19 crisis.
Before the outbre… read more
Travel Trade will be Front and Centre of SAA’s plans
Africa’s travel and tourism trade will be key to South African Airways’ strategy in connecting the continent. The Airline’s Commercial Director Simon Newton-Smith has said.
The Airline in a breakfast meeting with trade partners and stakeholders on the sidelines of last week’s Africa’s Travel Indaba revealed several initiatives the c… read more
South African National Gallery in Cape Town closes for four months
Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will temporarily close the Iziko South African National Gallery (ISANG), housed in the Company’s Garden in Cape Town. The ISANG will close from 23 May 2022 for a period of fou… read more
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