Travel news overview

• Flights
• 19/08/2023 06:06

Uganda's Ministry of Tourism initiates birding research to boost tourism sector

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities in Uganda has taken a significant step towards promoting birdwatching tourism in the country.

With over 1,000 bird species representing about 11% of the world's bird species, Uganda has a unique advantage in the birding sector over its East African neighbors.

However, challeng… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 19/08/2023 06:04

UNWTO Secretary General presents Best Tourism Village award to Kenya’s Olergesailie

An inaugural winner of the 2021 Best Tourism Village in Kenya, Olergesailie has been presented with a certificate and a plaque of recognition by the … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 19/08/2023 06:04

 Dana Air now headline partner of Pageant Conference

Dana Air has been unveiled as the headline partner of the Pageant Conference scheduled to hold on August 12, 2023 in Lagos.

The airline said that this was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Commitment to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, Head, Corporate Communications, Da… read more

• Flights
• 19/08/2023 06:04

After Johannesburg already confirmed, Air Algérie is also planning the inauguration of Addis Ababa

And what if this time it's the right one? The launch of Air Algérie's Addis Ababa service, which has been postponed several times, should take place by the fourth quarter.

• Flights
• 19/08/2023 06:04

Ibom Air becomes full-fledged member of IATA

Ibom Air has become a full member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The airline was welcomed to the body by the Director General of IATA, Mr. Willy Walsh, in a letter dated 15 August 2023.

On this milestone, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, said, “We are delighted to h… read more

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 19/08/2023 06:03

Qatar Airways increases frequencies in Summer 2023

In the first week of July Qatar Airways increased  frequencies between Doha and Amsterdam from 7 to 11 flights a week. Qatar Airways operates the route twice daily on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

• Flights
• 18/08/2023 23:48

Emirates goes to triple daily to Amsterdam

Emirates increased frequencies between Dubai and Amsterdam from 19 to 21 flights a week by adding  two flights to complement the existing morning schedule. Emirates operates the route with a mix of Airbus 380 and Boeing 777

• Flights
• 18/08/2023 22:50

ALC leases five aircraft to Royal Air Maroc

North African carrier, Royal Air Maroc has leased five aircraft from Air Lease Corporation. Air Lease Corporation says the deal covers “long-term lease contracts for five Boeing 737 aircraft with Royal Air Maroc (RAM), including four new Boeing 737-8s and one Boeing 737-800. The lessor adds that the new aircraft are scheduled for d… read more

• Rail
• 18/08/2023 08:06

Mmamabula-Lephalale rail link project

The Mmamabula-Lephalale Rail Link Project, set between Botswana and South Africa, promises to catalyse economic development and facilitate regional trade through the efficient transport of bulk commodities. Jointly envisioned by Botswana Railways and Transnet, this project has been in the making for over a decade, with roots tracing back to 2011… read more

• Beyond Africa
• 18/08/2023 08:01

Global Business Travel industry forecast

The global business travel industry has rebounded at a more accelerated rate than expected just a year ago and is now expected to surpass its pre-pandemic spending level of $1.4 trillion in 2024 − and grow to nearly $1.8 trillion by 2027. In 2022, global business travel spending rose 47% to $1.03 trillion, with strong gains continuing an… read more