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The key to success as regards the relaunching of the tourism sector, is to deliver as 'One Mauritius', which hinges on the synergies between the public-private sectors as well as better coordination within public organisations.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism, Mr Louis Steven Obeega… read more
The tours, attractions and activities market (TAA) is developing quickly, with the aim of creating more unique and complete experiences for increasingly more digital-savvy consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a digital revolution in a sector in which - although some relevant players like hotels and airlines were already on the path toward … read more
Tourism is a serious business! I should expect that anyone within the value chain would know that by now.
Tourism goes beyond just entertainment and events; of course, the two are a necessary component of tourism. And even with that, it’s the income these events or entertainment generates that makes them relevant to tourism.
Unfortunat… read more
Comair's aircraft were grounded from 12 to 16 March 2022 after its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) was suspended by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) due to operational failures.
British Airways (operated by Comair) and kulula.com resumed flights on Thursday 17 March 2022, with the first flight schedule… read more
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A study by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation shows that prior to the pandemic, small enterprises employed between 50-60% of South Africa's workforce, contributing around 34% of GDP. Having a healthy Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) sector is a prime economic driver, so SMMEs success is paramount in SA’s financial… read more
Seychelles shifts its gears and allows visitors to enter the destination without having to present a negative PCR test.
Effective March 15, 2022, visitors over 18 years, having received the first two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine including a booster dose after 6 six months since completing the primary series; will be consider… read more
Reliable information about travel trends, customer sentiment and emerging travel patterns are crucial for both the recovery and resilience of the travel trade in the years ahead. Africa Travel Week is therefore pleased to announce a partnership with two of the world’s top data-crunching companies: Euromonitor and ForwardKeys.
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At the end of January, the director general of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) revealed that Togo was currently working on the creation of a new public air carrier, with a view to opening up the country. In this same perspective, the West African country has initiated a plan to rehabilitate its airports.
Work on the rehabi… read more
Qatar Airways is to resume flights to London Gatwick Airport from 5 June, 2022. The multi-award winning airline will operate a daily service from Gatwick to Doha using a state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an environmentally advance… read more
'One Mauritius' - DPM presents the short-term plan for the relaunching of Tourism
The new tourism consumer is more digital, plans more in advance and is less risk-taking
Tourism is business! What Ghana needs to understand to build a robust industry
Comair back in the air after regulator reactivates its AOC
Fastjet launches Victoria Falls to Mbombela Kruger Mpumalanga flights
No more PCR test for fully vaccinated visitors entering Seychelles
Africa Travel Week partners with Euromonitor and ForwardKeys
Togo: €3.3 million to rehabilitate Niamtougou International Airport
Qatar Airways to resume flights to London Gatwick Airport
