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AXA Mansard opens another office in Ibadan
In its quest to continue to drive insurance penetration in Nigeria, AXA Mansard, a global leader in insurance and asset management sector has opened another office in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The new office, according to Jumoke Odunlami, Chief Customer & Marketing Officer of the company is another demonstration of AXA Mansard’s commit… read more
IATA welcomes ICAO Health Master List
The International Air Transport Association welcomed the creation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of a global directory of public keys required for authentication of health credentials. The directory -called the Health Master List (HML)- will make a significant contribution to the global recognition a… read more
Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to global GDP could reach $8.6 trillion in 2022, says WTTC
Major new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that as the global Travel & Tourism sector begins to recover from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, its contribution to the global economy could reach $8.6 trillion this year.
In 2019, before the pandemic struck, the Travel & Touris… read more
Maiden FITUR Cruises receives massive Industry support
The first edition of FITUR Cruises was not only a great success but welcomed with open arms, exceeding expectations and confirming why cruise travel is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the tourism industry.
FITUR Cruises debuted as part of the 2022 International Tourism Fair which took place in IFEMA MADRID (Spain). On Satur… read more
Most people are positive about travel despite COVID-19
The lingering effects of COVID-19 and the growing impact of climate change have shaped the behavior of travelers recently and will force the travel industry to evolve.
These are the findings of a new report, that surveyed 2,000 adult travelers across the … read more
Silver Explorer sold to Exploris but 2022 South Africa cruise unaffected
Silversea Cruises has sold its expedition cruise ship Silver Explorer to a new cruise line called Exploris, but her 2022 Cape Town departure is not affected. Silver Explorer will transition out of the Silversea fleet in September, 2023 and will sail her first voyage with her new owners in December that year.
Built in 198… read more
ASKY returns to Equatorial Guinea after a 2-month break
The President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, signed a decree on 21 January 2022, easing restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the wake of this, the Central African country reopened its skies, but under certain conditions.
This Thursday, February 3, 2022, ASKY will reopen its Lomé - Malabo route. For the re… read more
Dana Air reintroduces early flights from Abuja Feb 1, as Captain Shokunbi retires
Dana Air has announced that it will reintroduce it’s early morning flights from Abuja to Lagos from February 1, 2022.
A statement from the airline said, with more of our aircraft back to full service after comprehensive maintenance, we are introducing additional flights but most importantly our early morning flights from Abuja… read more
Norwegian Viva to spend 2023 inaugural cruise season in the Mediterranean
Norwegian Cruise Line ‘s new Prima-class cruise ship Norwegian Viva will debut in 2023 with a program of cruises to Europe and the Caribbean, but her inaugural season will be spent in the Mediterranean. Norwegian Viva will sail her first cruise on June 15th, 2023, with the season set to feature a series of eight-, nine- and ten-night… read more
Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival promotes Gambian heritage, Boosts Tourism
Bringing people together and preserving a unique heritage inspired local youth leader Omar Jammeh and other young people from Janjanbureh in The Gambia to revive the Kankurang Festival five years ago.
The Kankurang masquerade is a Mandinka tradition and an integral part of the rite of passage of young boys. The Kankurang is a protective sp… read more
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