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SAS becomes a SkyTeam member
September 1st, SAS will officially become a part of SkyTeam, enriching the alliance with the best access to Scandinavian key hubs. This collaboration will bolster SkyTeam’s global network, offering new destinations, enhanced connectivity, and a more seamless, elevated customer journey for all travellers. SkyTeam and SAS are committe… read more
Emirates doubles partnership connectivity in a year, reaching nearly 1700 global cities
In the past year, Emirates has doubled the number of cities it offers beyond its own network, unlocking travel opportunities to nearly 1,700 additional cities. This has enabled an average of over 61,000 passengers to seamlessly connect on the shared networks of Emirates and its partners every week.
By forging new partn… read more
Ethiopian Airlines operated flight overruns runway at Malabo Airport
Equatorial Guinea’s governmental information office, citing a representative of air navigation authority ASECNA at the capital Malabo airport, states that the aircraft encountered low-visibility conditions during its approach.
“As visibility was poor, the pilot asked for the intensity of the lights on the runway to be increased,” says the … read more
Kenya eyes five million tourist arrivals by 2027
The Ministry of Tourism is devising a new strategy to increase international tourist arrivals to five million by 2027.
It seeks to achieve this through a Tembea Kenya, which will soon be launched, to boost the number from the current about 2 million arrivals yearly.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano spoke while hosting tourism … read more
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa celebrates dog-friendly status
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, set amidst the serene beauty of Somerset West in the heart of the Helderberg, is delighted celebrate its new pet-friendly status, extending a warm welcome to both guests and now their beloved canine companions, too.
Understanding the importance of pets as an integral part of the family, E… read more
Tourism sector jobs rise above pre-Covid-19 levels
THE country's tourism industry is poised for a major turnaround amid positive growth in arrivals and bookings, which has seen the sector's employment levels rising above pre-Covid-19 figures.
The global Covid-19 pandemic literally shut down to whole industry after countries imposed travel ban between 2020 and 2022.
As a result, thous… read more
Arik Air shines at THE BIZZ Awards
Arik Air, has cemented its position as a global aviation leader by securing two prestigious awards at the recent THE BIZZ Awards ceremony in Singapore. The airline was honored with the Inspirational Company award, recognizing its commitment to excellence and innovation within the industry.
In addition to this significant achi… read more
Eastern Cape: "Free Access Week"
The Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency (ECPTA), mandated to develop and manage protected areas and promote and facilitate the development of tourism in … read more
Zambia pleased with SARA rail event
The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Frank Tayali, has described the recently concluded Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Conference and Exhibition 2024 as a significant milestone for the rail sector in the Southern African region.
He highlighted the h… read more
In customer service, it’s not the destination – it’s the journey
Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American philosopher, is often credited with saying, It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.
The idea is that the journey is just as important—maybe even more so—than arriving at the destination.
I recently attended a lecture by a magician who shared his “secrets” for creating a show that peopl… read more
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