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The Rhodes Stables, a National Monument and one of the oldest buildings in Zimbabwe, has been burned down by a fire on 31 May 2020. According to the Bulawayo City Council fire brigade, the building was found severely damaged with the wooden mezzanine floor consumed by fire and rafters collapsed, but roofing sheets still intact. The police are ye… read more
Mauritius is actively preparing to welcome back tourists and travellers in the near future. Everything is being done to ensure that this takes place under the strict protocols of health, safety and sanitary conditions, notably due to the current global COVID-19 pandemic.
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the leading autho… read more
Qatar Airways diverse fleet, continuous operations and resilience built into its DNA over the last three years since the illegal blockade has positioned the airline to lead the recovery of the aviation industry and be the airline passengers can rely on during these uncertain timesThe airline and its home hub, Hamad International Airport, … read more
The Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu says only 5 airports will be allowed to open for operations on the 21st of June, 2020.
This is coming on the heels of the announcement by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on the easing of and restart of the second phase of the COVID-19 lockdown an… read more
SUMMARY OF PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVES AS GIVEN ON 01ST OF JUNE 2020
1. Public transport is now allowed but will carry half of normal capacity including the driver and the conductor with effect from 4th June 2020.
*All passengers, driver and passengers must wear face masks
2. Brokers, taxi/bus touts, hawkers are not allowed in the … read more
Welcome to Routes’ look at how the Middle Eastern and African aviation markets are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The data is supplied by OAG using its OAG Schedules Analyse… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April. Passenger demand in April (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), plunged 94.3% compared to April 2019, as the COVID-19-related travel restrictions virtually shut down domestic and in… read more
African Sun, a leading hospitality group in Zimbabwe has reopened four of its hotels in the country’s major towns, taking advantage of the easing of the lockdown measures.
The hotels have been closed for nearly two months as part of the country’s measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Presenting a trading update Tuesday, the … read more
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has allocated RWF3.5 billion (€3.3m) for tourism marketing activities as it seeks to help the tourism and hospitality industry to recover from the effects of COVID-19 in the next fiscal year.
CEO of the RDB, Clare Akamanzi, made the announcement during a budget hearing sess… read more
The Chief Operating Officer, COO, Ibom Air Mr. George Ureisi says within 10 months of Operations, the airline has opened up the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo and attracted more people to the state.
Speaking at an Aviation webinar by Aviation RoundTable Safety Initiatives, ARTSI, he said the airport had become the fastest growing … read more
Matobo National Park: One of Zimbabwe’s oldest buildings has been destroyed
WTTC Recognises Mauritius as a Safe Destination
QatarAirways – more than 15.000 flights over the past months
Nigeria: NCAA lists 5 approved airports for flights, foreign airlines still not allowed
Uganda – Summary of latest directives and instructions
Middle East & Africa AIR market update
IATA: Demand beginning to recover
African Sun Zimbabwe reopen four hotels
Rwanda Development Board approves massive Tourism Marketing Budget
Ibom airport records 35% growth within 10 months,17 Ibomites engineers ready for certification on...
