Travel news overview

• Travel-tech
• 16/09/2022 20:25

First blockchain event in tourism "Travel Un'chained" in Mallorca

Blockchain technology is now establishing itself in the international travel industry: Around 230 players from 150 leading international tourism and tech companies representing more than 30 countries came together in Mallorca to jointly lay the foundations for the further development of the travel industry in Web 3.0.

The inv… read more

• Cruise
• 16/09/2022 20:24

Volendam concludes Charter in Rotterdam and prepares to cruise

Holland America Line’s Volendam departed Rotterdam, completing a charter with the city and the government of the Netherlands that began in April. For the past six months, the ship has been home to families from Ukraine who fled the war there. Over the past several weeks, the families have been resettling with relatives or moving to more p… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 16/09/2022 20:23

OurAfrica.Travel returns in 2023

Dates for the fourth OurAfrica. Travel virtual trade show have been announced as 20 - 24 February 2023. Whilst in-person trade shows are thankfully back in full-force, the reality is that there is still a place for online alternatives which are affordable, accessible and inclusive to all - especially whilst the market is still in r… read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 20:22

Brussels Airlines suspends Monrovia flights

Brussels Airlines is forced to cancel its flights between Brussels Airport, Belgium and Monrovia Airport, Liberia until further notice. In a statement to Liberian newspapers, the Belgian airline explained that it had to take the drastic measure as the airport lacks proper approach and landing systems in accordance with the airline’… read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 19:27

ASKY Airlines ajoute Sao Tomé et Principe à son réseau

Sao Tome and Principe is the least connected African country by air. Currently, the Central African island nation is only connected to two African capitals, Luanda and Accra. The departure of Gabon's Afrijet earlier this year has further exacerbated the country's isolation. ASKY Airlines is expected to address this situation in the… read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 05:32

United and Emirates announce their codeshare plans

United Airlines and Emirates will launch a broad codeshare and interlining partnership in the coming months. In conjunction with the move, United will begin daily service between Newark and Dubai in March.

The carriers also will begin a loyalty program partnership, providing United MileagePlus members with the opportunity to … read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 05:31

QR to deploy Airbus A380 on Doha-Perth route

Qatar Airways plans to operate Airbus A380 aircraft on the Doha (… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 16/09/2022 05:30

Inflation hit 20.52% in August

The headline inflation rate in August 2022, rose to 20.52% on a year -on year basis, the Consumer Price Index of August 2022 released Thursday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed.

The report which was obtained by our Correspondent in Abuja noted that the was 3.52% points higher compared to the rate recorded in August 20… read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 05:30

Azman Air Suspends Operations Indefinitely

Azman Air has suspended indefinitely its flight operations following the alleged failure of the carrier to meet the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) renewal process.

A source close to the airline confided in our correspondent on Thursday morning that the airline had on Wednesday evening told its staff not to report to duties on Thurs… read more

• Destinations
• 16/09/2022 05:24

Kenya's Tourism Arrivals Remain Below 2019 Levels Despite Growth

Kenya's international tourism arrivals from the beginning of the year to August remained way below 2019 levels as Covid-19 effects continue to linger, new data shows.

According to the data compiled by the Tourism Research Institute (TRI), the country recorded 924,812 international tourists from January to August, 31 per cent lower t… read more