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After several years of continuous growth, air freight transport is declining in Africa.
According to the latest figures published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday 7 June 2022, the volume of freight carried by African airlines fell by 6.3% in April 2022, compared to April 2021 (capacity is down by 1.5%… read more
Radisson Hotel Group announce its entry into its fourth South African city, Durban, with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga. This opening brings the Group’s portfolio in one of its key African markets, South Africa, to fourteen hotels in operation and two under development.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga is loca… read more
TUI Airways, the UK subsidiary of the TUI Group, is preparing for its first flight to Senegal in Africa.
TUI Airways is opening a seasonal route to Senegal this autumn. From 7 November 2022 to 27 March 2023, the British private carrier will link London-Gatwick International Airport in England to Dakar-Blaise Diagne. It will serve this… read more
In a bid to position Uganda as a preferred tourist destination in the East African source market, Uganda Tourism Board participated in this year's Karibu KILIFAIR at Magereza Grounds in Arusha Tanzania from June 3-5.
The tourism agency said, Karibu-Kilifair attracted over 400 exhibitors from over 15 African countries, over 500 internationa… read more
Huawei Technologies, working in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Safaricom and the China Media Group (CMG), brought the Amboseli National Park to the homes of Kenyans using a solar powered network platform as part of national efforts to boost wildlife conservation.
As the country marks the global Environment Day, the firm delivere… read more
The Executive Council of UNWTO has met to advance the recovery of tourism around shared goals and a common vision for the sector.
Held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 116th session was the largest meeting of the Executive Council since the start of the pandemic, with more than 200 participants and 32 countries repres… read more
Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to select museums in Cape Town on Youth Day (16 June 2022). This includes the Iziko South… read more
El Al, the flag carrier of Israel, is set to increase the frequency of scheduled passenger flights to … read more
Comair has reached agreement with Airlink to accommodate passengers holding a British Airways (operated by Comair) flight for travel 7 – 12 June 2022 who have been impacted by Comair’s suspension.
British Airways (operated by Comair) customers impacted by the temporary suspension of Comair services for the period have the option to r… read more
It is exactly three years today, Ibom Air commenced scheduled commercial flight operations with an inaugural flight from Uyo to Lagos.
Three years down the line, with over one and a half million passengers flown and about 22,000 flights later, Ibom Air has come to be known for its brand promise of schedule reliability, on-time depar… read more
Africa: air freight traffic declines for the first time in several years (IATA)
Radisson Hotel Group opens its 14th South African hotel in Durban
TUI Airways launches seasonal London Gatwick -Dakar route
Uganda Tourism Board in drive to increase tourist arrivals from East Africa
Huawei, Tourism Ministry and Safaricom Partner to Drive Wildlife Conservation
Turning point for tourism: UNWTO Executive Council looks beyond recovery
Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to select museums on Youth Day
Israel: El Al increases flights to South Africa!
Airlink, SAA bring succour as Comair flight suspension hits customers
Ibom Air celebrates 3 years of Excellent service delivery, plans Regional flights this year
