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LAM Mozambique to launch flights between Maputo and Cape Town
The official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town & the Western Cape, WESGRO, announced in a press release (1… read more
Free entry to selected Iziko museums on Heritage Day 2023
Iziko Museums of South Africa will be celebrating South Africa's diverse heritage with the in_herit Festival 2023, an exciting pro… read more
Aeroflot announces its return to Mauritius after a 30-year absence
Over the last two years, Aeroflot has gradually shown its interest in the African market. After making the Seychelles the second country in its continental network, and strengthening its presence in Egypt, the Russian national airline has just resurrected a route that was closed some thirty years ago.
3rd East Africa Regional Tourism Expo launched
It is Kenya’s turn to host the 3rd edition of the East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) slated for November as the country roots for regional tourism.
While unveiling the event at KICC set for November 20th -22nd 2023, Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza at the same time announced tha… read more
New data shows investment returning to global tourism sector
The report, which is based on data from fDi Markets, fDi Intelligence's proprietary database of greenfield FDI projects, as well as international tourism data from UNWTO, provides a broad overview of the ongoing investment cycle in the tourism sector, breaking down investment figures by region, segments and companies. Key findings incl… read more
Namibia: Free entry to heritage sites during the "Namibian Heritage Week 2023"!
Namibia is celebrating the Namibian Heritage Week 2023 from 18 September 2023 to 24 September 2023. During these seven days, entrance will be waived for… read more
United Nigeria receives approval for North America, Europe, Middle East flights
The United Nigeria Airlines has received approval to operate flights into six international destinations in North America, Europe and the Middle East with flight services to the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ireland.
According to the Federal Ministry of Aviatio… read more
New airport completes first phase of certification
he new Luanda International Airport Dr. António Agostinho Neto (AIAAN) completed this week the first phase of the certification process, after the publication of aeronautical data and information in the world civil aviation circuit.
The move follows a landing and take-off process of aircraft, called "Flight Check", carried out … read more
Passenger Demand Continues Strong in July – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets.
Total traffic in July 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 26.2% compared to July 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 95.6% of pre-COVID levels.
Domestic tr… read more
CPT's Tourism numbers exceed pre-pandemic levels as visitors stream in from abroad
Between January and April 2023, Cape Town International Airport saw a sharp recovery in international arrivals, with UK passenger arrivals up 104% on April 2019, the Netherlands up 116%, and the US up sharply to 155%
The Western Cape's skies are not only almost 70% busier than last year, but international arrivals at Cape Town Inter… read more
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