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The end of a travel ban between The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria could happen if both countries are willing to accept a new COVID-19 testing agreement. In March, Dubai-based carrier Emirates suspended flights between the Gulf state and Nigeria over COVID-19 testing procedures.
When speaking about the suspended flights at a… read more
Celebrity Cruises on Wednesday held a steel cutting ceremony for its next Edge-class cruise ship Celebrity Ascent, marking the start of her construction. Celebrity Ascent will be a sister ship to Celebrity Edge, Apex and Beyond and is due for delivery in 2023.
The steel cutting ceremony was held at Chantiers de l’Atlanti… read more
The United Nations Economic Commission says Africa’s tourism has the potential to create an additional $50 billion more in gross domestic product (GDP).
Head of the Commission, Vera Songwe says 10% of exports are already in tourism industries and it is a statistic that can easily be doubled.
However, she warned that restrictio… read more
The Rwanda Chamber of Tourism today announced the forthcoming launch of the inaugural Rwanda Tourism Week.
The event, scheduled to take place from 24 – 26th November at the
Kigali Serena Hotel, carries the theme “Rebuilding Tourism for
Sustainable Growth” and aims to boost the confidence and morale in the
tourism sector that… read more
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has told Parliament that Ghana raked in a total of GHC1, 881,803 million from tourists who visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum here in Accra between January 2017 and September 2021. Dr Awal explained that the amount was realised from 176,589 Ghanaians a… read more
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the resumption of flights to Nigeria. The airline will launch a three weekly direct service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Murtala Muhammed Inte… read more
A United Nigeria Airline flight U50505 from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja to the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos on Tuesday morning made an air return after the pilot noticed a technical issue.
A statement by Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, Head, Corporate Communications, United Nigeria Airlines said that the … read more
Etihad Airways has signed multiple partnership and collaboratio agreements with the aviation industry’s top manufactures, suppliers and stakeholders at the 2021 Dubai Airshow, bringing aviation’s leading organisations together under its strategic sustainability programme to drive decarbonisation creating the industry’s most comprehensive multi-o… read more
Travel is on the horizon for the holidays, as flight reservations reach pre-pandemic levels and airlines update domestic schedules so Americans can make up for lost time at top destinations, including beach and ski resorts. But are hospitality workers in these destinations ready and able to keep up with the demand?
With the stakes for stel… read more
The minister and deputy head of the Commission of the Kenyan Embassy to Angola, Haggai Ouguki, Tuesday expressed the interest of businesspeople from his country in investing and boosting the tourism sector in Malanje province, in order to generate income.
The focus on this segment involves building support infrastructures for… read more
Emirates could return to Nigeria under new testing agreement
Celebrity Cruises cuts steel for fourth Edge-class ship Celebrity Ascent
Africa’s tourism has potential to create an additional $50 billion to GDP: UN
Maiden Rwanda Tourism Week launched
Tourism - Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Rakes in Ghc1.8 M in 4 Years
South African Airways to resume flights to Lagos
Lagos-Bound United Nigeria aircraft makes return for technical hitches
Etihad expands strategic sustainability programme
Hotel industry prepares for mass exodus as holiday travel ramps up
Angola: Kenya interested in investing in Tourism sector
