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There is currently no direct air link between Senegal and Ghana. The connection between the two West African countries, members of ECOWAS, represents a potential market, which Kenya Airways wants to re-explore.
Kenya Airways intends to strengthen its services to Senegal by the end of the year. The Kenyan flag carrier plans… read more
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Düsseldorf in Germany l anded at Düsseldorf International Airport on Tuesday, 15th
November, marking the launch of the airline’s latest German
destination. The flight was welcomed with a water canon salute upon
arrival.
Operated by a Boeing 787 aircraft, flight QR0… read more
Now that the Corona virus is making a lesser impact on society, many tourists dare to travel again and are also looking to intercontinental options. For Africa this means more European visitors to country’s like Morocco, Cape Verde, Egypt and Gambia. This conclusion is based on holiday bookings and search popularity rising post Corona. Especiall… read more
As this year tourist season promises a good number of arrivals, the first maiden flight from Poland on Friday arrived in The Gambia with 189 on board.
The aircraft was received on arrival at the Banjul International Airport by officials of the Gambia Tourism Board as well as Tour Operators.
Speaking to journalists shortly afte… read more
Kenya could soon enjoy direct flights to and from Tokyo, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken has hinted.
The Ambassador indicated that he is exploring possibilities of commencing direct flights from Tokyo to Nairobi during talks with Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula on Monday.
The two also held discussion… read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will return Seven Seas Voyager to South Africa for the 2023/24 cruise season, sailing roundtrip out of Cape Town.
Seven Seas Voyager will cruise two South African voyages out of Cape Town in December, 2023, before departing the region in January, 2024, bound for Brazil. The two 15-night “Game … read more
Dana Air is celebrating its 14th year anniversary of scheduled operations with free tickets for air travellers onboard its flights for 30 days.
A statement by Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, Head, Corporate Communications Dana Air said that the free tickets commenced on November 10 and would run for one month.
The statement hinted that t… read more
The Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) by African airlines increased by 90.5 per cent in September when compared to the same period in 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said.
Globally, the total traffic in September 2022 measured in RPKs rose 57 per cent compared to September 2021, while universall… read more
The food tourism sector is projected to reach a valuation of US$ 865.71 Bn in 2022. Sales are projected to increase at a 16.6% CAGR, with the market size reaching US$ 4,009.77 Bn by 2032.
The food tourism sector is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period. This is due to a variety of reasons including the rise of cultural … read more
Payments are present at every stage of the travel experience, from booking online, or with a travel agent, through to paying for extra luggage at the airport or checking out at the hotel. Ensuring smooth, integrated and even invisible payments is becoming increasingly important in the travel experience. In B2B payments between travel merchants, … read more
Kenya Airways re-launches Accra-Dakar route after 8 years
Qatar Airways touches down in Düsseldorf, Germany
Family vacations in Africa more popular as destination post-Corona
Maiden Flight From Poland Arrives With 189 Tourists
Kenya & Japan to introduce direct flights
Seven Seas Voyager to cruise roundtrip from Cape Town in 2023/24
Dana Air celebrates 14th anniversary
African passenger traffic up by 90.5 % in september – IATA
Amadeus applies for eMoney license as payments business becomes Outpayce with focus on smooth travel
