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IATA Reports $1.7 Billion in Blocked Airline Funds: A Global Challenge
As of October 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that a staggering $1.7 billion in airline funds remains inaccessible due to government restrictions across various countries worldwide. While this figure indicates a slight improvement from the $1.8… read more
Corridor Development: A Catalyst for Tourism Growth in Ethiopia
The ongoing development of corridors in Ethiopia is emerging as a transformative force in the country's tourism and cultural sectors, significantly increasing the flow of both domestic and international tourists. These infrastructure projects are not just enhancing travel convenience; they are becoming attractions in their own right, … read more
Air Congo Takes Flight: DRC Launches New National Airline
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially launched its new national airline, Air Congo, which celebrated its inaugural flight on December 1, 2024.
This initiative, resulting from a public-private partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, marks a significant advancem… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Returns to Monrovia
Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday November 30, 2024, marked a significant milestone with the resumption of passenger flights to Liberia’s capital, Monrovia.
The inaugural flight was celebrated in a ceremony attended by Liberian President, government officials, diplomats, and Ethiopian Airlines executives. The event highlighted t… read more
A Cultural Renaissance: Ethiopia and Nigeria Join Forces
Ethiopian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Nigeria, His Excellency Legesse Gerenew Haile says his country, Ethiopia is ready to open up and excite the cultural tourism trade link with Nigeria which will help boost the three trillion dollars intra Africa continental economy.
The Ambassador, who is ba… read more
ET Receives Prestigious Four-Star Global Airline Award
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, has been recognized as the recipient of the prestigious Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.
This honour highlights the airline’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service to its passengers across more than 140 international destin… read more
AFRAA focuses on security and connectivity in its five-year strategy
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has outlined its priorities for the next five years during its annual general meeting in Cairo, which brought together the CEOs of the 45 member airlines to plan the future of African aviation.
The event, which will take place from November 17-19, marks the start of AFRAA's strategic plann… read more
Delayed Luggage: NCAA Goes Tough On Defaulting Airlines
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has introduced stringent measures to further guide against passengers’ delayed luggage by airlines. In compliance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs), the regulatory agency is imposing fines of $170 and N10, 000 on foreign and local airlines, respectively for delayed passengers’… read more
Namibia Strengthens Tourism Ties with China Through Successful Multi-City Roadshow
Namibia took a bold step into the Chinese market with its recent “Beyond Dunes, Strong Fun” roadshow, hosted by the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) across three of China’s major cities: Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai. Held from October 27 to November 1, 2024, this initiative marked a strategic push to build Namibia’s presence i… read more
Ethiopia's Tourism Taking Great Leap With New Destinations
In step with global tourism trends, Ethiopia is revising its tourism policy and expanding destinations to unlock its vast potential and generate significant income, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The government plans to invest heavily in infrastructure and amend restrictive policies to fully realize the sector's promise.
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