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Asky Airlines increases baggage allowances
Pan African Carrier Asky Airlines is set to increase baggage allowance for passengers in all classes from September 1, 2022.
The new arrangement will see increased baggage allowance from 40kg to 46kg for economy passengers and from 50kg to 64kg for business passengers.
The Lome-based airline will also extend the… read more
Holland America Line's 2022 'Culinary Cruises' welcome celebrity chefs from its Culinary Council bac
Foodies and culinary novices alike, who are ready for a gastronomic adventure can set sail on a Holland America Line "Culinary Cruise" in 2022 with a member from the line's Culinary Council. The celebrity chefs will share their expertise and secrets on everything from the correct way to make a sushi roll and how to perfectly temper… read more
Qatar Airways kicks-off upbeat FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign
With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ kicking off in less than three months, Qatar Airways, FIFA's Official Airline Partner, is celebrating the universal language of football by connecting global fans through music and innovation. Teaming up with the world-famous ‘We Will Rock You’ anthem that is sung passionately around every stadiu… read more
Cruise tourism market is forecasted to be appraised at US$ 17.4bn. by 2032
The global cruise tourism market is forecasted to be appraised at US$ 17.4 Billion by 2032, up from US$ 5.3 Billion in 2022, advancing at a CAGR of 11.97% during the forecast period.
According to Future Market Insights, the launch of novel inventive ships with technological advancements and numerous onboard activities for the travellers to… read more
Portuguese citizens could be exempt from entry visas
Portugal could be one of the countries whose citizens are exempt from visa requirements in order to enter Mozambique, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced on Friday.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, moments after the opening ceremony of the investment forum between the … read more
Ghana Tourism Authority launches 2022 Tourism Month
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has launched this year’s Ghana Tourism Month. The Tourism Month is observed each year in September and features a list of tourism related activities and events such as festivals, musical concerts, tours and climaxes with the World Tourism Day celebration on September 27.
Deputy CEO of GTA … read more
SAA in talks with British Airways over Comair franchise
The flag carrier of South Africa, South African Airways (SAA), is in talks with the UK airline British Airways (BA) over potentially replacing the now-defunct Comair in a franchise agreement.
Speaking to … read more
N500m Seed Fund Would Restart Tourism In Nigeria – NANTA
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agency (NANTA) has said that the N500 million Tourism Seed Fund by Mr. Umon Bassey-Eno would help to restart the sector in the country after the setback caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mrs. Susan Akporiaye, NANTA President in a statement to journalists on Monday lauded Eno for the fund, sa… read more
Ghana's First Electric Light Rail Transportation system
Kumasi is set to become the first city in Ghana to have an Electric Light Rail Transportation (Tram System) as part of the Ghana government's effort to ease traffic congestion in the capital city. Also known as the Tram System, it is one of the sophisticated systems of transport found mostly in Europe.
This type of tra… read more
Dana Air concludes SMS training for key post holders, staff as NCAA audit continues
In preparation to recommence operations, Dana Air has announced that it has concluded it’s internal Safety Management Systems (SMS) Training for top management staff and post holders.
Speaking on the concluded safety training, the Accountable Manager of the airline Ememobong Ettete said, “We have just concluded our Safety Management… read more
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