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Tanzania: Dodoma airport to go H24 from September 2023
After taking office, the current Director General of the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA), Mussa Mbura, promised to increase the number of 24-hour airports in the country by seven.
Fuel contamination: Max Air remains grounded as NCAA investigates fuel suppliers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said the Boeing 737 aircraft series in the fleet of Max Air remains grounded pending the outcome of an investigation into the fuel contamination incident in the tank of one of its airplanes.
NCAA also said that it would investigate aviation fuel suppliers in the country’s aviation industry… read more
Ethiopian Airlines recovers USD 100 million of revenue blocked in Nigeria
Because of the shortage of foreign currency and the ensuing rationing, Nigeria is now the world's leading recipient of blocked airline revenues (excluding Venezuela, which is a special case). To erase this "bad pupil" title, the West African country recently concluded an original agreement with Ethiopia - another country criticised for blocking … read more
Damongo best Tourist destination in Northern Ghana
The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency, and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has called on Ghanaians, both home and abroad as well as visitors who come to the country, to visit the Damongo Constituency, as it is arguably, the best tourist destination in northern Ghana.
He said the constituency, wh… read more
Air Peace starts flights to Lomé, launches special Antigua flights
Air Peace is expanding its horizon in the West African coast with the commencement of flight services from its base in Lagos, Nigeria to Lome, Togo.
The airline has also said that it would operate special flights to Antigua between August 5 and 9, 2023, in partnership with Tour Brokers International.
A statement … read more
De Lille commits to keep Kruger National Park safe
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government is committed to enhancing tourism investment and safety to attract more visitors to South Africa.
"We will work to find and action solutions to anything that stands in the way of that objective to grow tourism's contribution to the country's economy as espoused in the country's Econ… read more
Emirates sweetens the travel experience by serving more than 40 million Belgian (and other) chocolat
Emirates Airline revealed that it serves over 40 million pieces of gourmet chocolate on board its flights each year to passengers in all classes. The airline offers a selection of artisan chocolates as part of its signature meal service to 140 destinations worldwide.
In the past year, Economy Class received 35 mill… read more
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said the Boeing 737 aircraft series in the fleet of Max Air remains grounded pending the outcome of an investigation into the fuel contamination incident in the tank of one of its airplanes.
NCAA also said that it would investigate aviation fuel suppliers in the country’s aviation industry to det… read more
ITB 360°: The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show launches a new year-round content concept
ITB Berlin is offering the global tourism community even more high-quality themed content in the form of newsroom articles, podcast episodes and other innovative formats. Every month, ITB 360° devotes itself to another pressing headline topic aimed at attracting the industry’s attention and sparking discussion, including blended travel, … read more
Kruger National Park prepares for the upcoming peak fire season
South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that it has embarked on controlled burns in Kruger National … read more
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