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Nosy Be: International tour operators impressed by Madagascar’s tinge of paradise
Madagascar’s rich tourism offerings were in full display as the country’s National Tourism Board hosted a diverse group of tour operators, agents, and media professionals at the annual Madagascar International Tourism Fair, ITM 2024.
Participants from India, Mauritius, South Africa, and Belgium were invited to explore Nosy Be, Madag… read more
RwandAir celebrates one year of Paris direct flights
African carrier, RwandAir is celebrating the first anniversary of its direct flights from Paris to Kigali, providing improved connectivity between Africa and Europe.” The flight, which commenced in June 2023, operates three times a week, according to the airline. In the past year, the airline says it “has operated over 150 flights … read more
Travelport has introduced New Distribution Capability (NDC)
Travelport, a leading technology company that facilitates travel bookings for numerous travel suppliers globally, and Emirates, one of the premier international airlines, have announced the integration of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from Emirates into the Travelport+ platform. This integration also includes enhanced N… read more
Namibia announces the implementation date for the introduction of reciprocal visa requirements
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has released the implementation modalities of the visa on arrival as approved by the Namibian Cabinet (Cabinet decision No. 8th/21.05.24/002). … read more
Seychelles and China to connect through upcoming charter flight
Tourism Seychelles is thrilled to announce the first direct, non-stop charter flight between Seychelles and Chengdu, China, operated by Sichuan Airlines. The flight, set to take approximately 8.5 hours, will commence in the second half of 2024, marking the beginning of a new chapter in air connectivity between the two destin… read more
Kenya's travel sector contributes 7,737 Bn USD to GDP
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report (EIR) 2024 has announced a record-breaking year for Kenya's travel and tourism industry, which contributed an unprecedented 100 billion Kenyan Shillings to the country's economy in 2023.
Employment in this sector grew by 6 percent, reaching an all-time high of 1.55 millio… read more
National carrier for Ghana?
Ghana's efforts to launch a national airline have encountered significant challenges, delaying the start of operations initially planned for this year. Since 2017, attempts to establish the national carrier, Ghana Airlines, have faced numerous obstacles despite significant progress, including the formation of a joint venture, acqui… read more
Disney Cruise Line reveals details about upcoming Disney Treasure and Adventure
Disney Cruise Line has revealed dining and entertainment details for its upcoming cruise ship Disney Treasure, a sister ship to Disney Wish, as well as itinerary and onboard details for the upcoming Disney Adventure, its largest cruise ship ever, carrying 6,000 passengers.
Disney Treasure is the second in the Wish clas… read more
Seychelles’ successful participation in air route development masterclass at AviaDev Africa 2024
The Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs Sherin Francis and the Chairperson of the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHTA), Mrs Sybille Cardon, represented Seychelles at the Air Route Development Masterclass, which took place as part of the AviaDev Africa Conference held from June 19 to 21, 2024, in Windhoek, Namibia.
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