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Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures
Namibia has recorded 55 cases of rhino poaching since the beginning of this year. According to the Namibian Minister of Environment, Forestry… read more
The new ways Cybercriminals are attacking travel companies
Cyber breaches seem to make headlines every day, with Uber, … read more
Halal tourism market is expected to reach at a US$ 255.0bn. in 2022
The halal tourism market is projected to reach a valuation of US$ 255.0 billion in 2022, likely to surge at a vigorous 4.0% CAGR from 2022 – 2032 and is likely to reach US$ 365.0 billion by the end of 2032.
The “halal” term means permissible according to Islamic laws and teachings. With a rise in the number of well-heeled Muslims, t… read more
Ethiopia bans Nigerians from obtaining Visas on Arrival after 49% stake acquisition on Nigeria Air
Barely two weeks after Ethiopian Airlines was made 49% majority stakeholder on the Nigeria Air project, it would seem that the horn of Africa has scrapped Visas on arrival for Nigerians who may want to travel to that country.
Nigerian FLIGHTDECK obtained the circular from Ethiopian Airlines titled: No More Visa on Arri… read more
Preparations in full gear as Tanzania readies to host African Tourism Ministers
The United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism is preparing arduously to receive Tourism Ministers from Africa for the 65th World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa Meeting.
Set for October 5-7 to be held in Arusha, the UNWTO Regional Commission for A… read more
MSC Orchestra to sail from Durban and Cape Town during 2022/23 season
MSC Orchestra will join MSC Sinfonia in cruising from Cape Town during the 2022/23 South African cruise season, with a full set of cruises to nowhere, to Mossel Bay, and Namibia.
MSC Orchestra will be taking a break from her Indian Ocean itineraries to join Sinfonia in Cape Town during the season, but the bulk o… read more
Flight suspensions loom as Cape Town Airport faces jet fuel shortage
The arrival of jet fuel supply has been delayed, resulting in Cape Town International Airport having to ration fuel supply to airlines; this having a possible impact on flight schedules should emergency reserves run out before the fuel arrives.
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has announced in a statement that Cape Town I… read more
Qatar Airways up to twice daily at Berlin Airport
Qatar Airways is increasing the number of flights on its long-haul route from Berlin Airport (BER) to Doha and is now flying up to eleven times a week to the Qatari capital. The route is offered twice a day from BER on up to four days a week. Important destinations and markets in Asia, Australia and Africa are… read more
Western Cape: Lambert's Bay Bird Island Nature Reserve to re-open to the public in early December 20
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more
Nigeria to use Global Tourism Confab to showcase Tourism
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the country will leverage the forthcoming World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) global conference to showcase the country’s tourism and creative assets.
The Minister, who made the remarks in Calabar, Cross River State, on Tuesday in his keynote addre… read more
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