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Mega boost for Tourism sector in Tanzania
Hospitality industry in Tanzania has continued with its steady rise, attracting several foreign hotel investments, and latest in the line is global hotel chain -- Radisson Hotel Group.
Radisson Hotel Group announced the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and its debut in Tanzania.… read more
For the 8th time, Qatar Airways is Skytrax’s ‘Airline of the year
The 5-star carrier also received 3 other awards: ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. Qatar Airways becomes the first aviation group to win Best Airline, Best Airport and Best Airport Shopping in the same year in Skytrax history.
Qatar Airways has … read more
Durban: Only one beach is currently closed for swimming due to water quality
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has relea… read more
Radisson Hotel Group bolsters African presence with 7 additional hotels and over 1,200 new rooms
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and its debut in Tanzania within the first half of 2024. With those additions, the Group’s footprint in Africa has grown to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development, placing the Group well on t… read more
Etihad unveils 20th-anniversary livery
Etihad’s newest bespoke livery has been revealed. The design’s line-style art celebrates the intricate beauty of unity, with each stroke embodying the essence of the airline’s home. It reflects the rich history that the national airline of the UAE has developed over the last twenty years as one of Abu Dhabi’s most important home-grown bra… read more
IHG Hotels & Resorts to launch the Holiday Inn Express brand in Egypt
The longstanding partnership with Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment sees IHG's expansion in Egypt with the new 200-keys Holiday Inn Express West Cairo 205.
Hike in visa fee for foreigners Terrible Decision By Govt – Travel Expert?
Amb. Ikechi Uko, the organiser of the annual Akwaaba African Travel Market and a travel expert, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the West African market for Nigerian airlines, the challenges facing tourism in Nigeria and the recent upward review of visa fees for some countries by the Nigerian Government. Exce… read more
Creating an intra-African Tourism map is essential for sustainable economic development
Perceived as africa's gateway to the world and vice versa, the African tourism market remains at the epicentre of global attention, offering unique travel opportunities to many global travellers.
It is no secret that Africa is a diverse continent with a rich cultural heritage waiting to be explored. Through this, tourists hav… read more
APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, is thrilled to announce that it has been crowned the winner of the ‘Best Entertainment in Africa’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi in Africa’ awards at the prestigious APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024.
This is the airline’s latest achievement in a long line of industry recognitions, solidify… read more
Railway infrastructure development in Uganda
The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Mr Matia Kasaija, presented to Parliament the Budget for the Financial Year 2024/2025. This budget, approved by Parliament, highlights significant achievements and future plans concerning railway transport in Uganda.
Achievements in the Previous Financial Year
Acquisi… read more
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