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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
in Johannesburg is currently experiencing challenges related to
aircraft refueling. This situation is affecting the usual refueling
operations for various airlines, which may lead to delays for some
flights.
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Approximately 1.1 billion tourists traveled internationally during the first nine months of 2024, signaling a robust recovery in the global tourism sector, which has now returned to 98% of its pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN T… read more
Rural
destinations are solidifying their role as pivotal contributors to
sustainable tourism and community development, as the United Nations
Tourism organization announces its Best Tourism Villages for 2024. This
year’s selection features 55 villages from various regions worldwide,
chosen from over 260 applications submitted by… read more
The
Africa Visa Openness Report 2024, recently presented by the African
Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission (AUC), sheds
light on notable advancements in facilitating the movement of people
throughout the continent. Despite these improvements, the report
underscores that existing visa policies continue to hinder Af… read more
The
South African Weather Service (SAWS) has officially published its
Seasonal Climate Watch, detailing expectations for the period from
December 2024 through April 2025. According to the latest seasonal
outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently observed
to be in a neutral state. Furthermore, forecasts sugges… read more
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for visas without the need to submit their passports.
Speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town
on Tuesday, Ra… read more
The inaugural Essence of Africa meetings-driven tourism event is set to take place from December 2 to 4 in Nairobi, Kenya.
This significant gathering serves as a vital platform for tourism
professionals and industry leaders to engage in innovative content
sessions focused on the future of … read more
A
recent study involving over 2,000 South African travelers indicates
that more than 60% plan to take additional holidays in 2025. The
research highlights emerging travel trends, including the rise of
"bravecations" and heritage holidays, as well as a growing emphasis on
value and sustainability in travel planning.
According
to M… read more
Arik Air is partnering with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Delta State Chapter as the official airline sponsor for its forthcoming 2024 award night.
A statement by Mr. Adebanji Ola, the Spokesman of Arik Air, said that the event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Asaba, Delta state.
As part of it… read more
Efforts to bolster Kenya as the best tourist destination has been boosted despite the upheavals facing the tourism sector including global economic crises and heavy taxation.
Twiga Tours, one of Kenya's leading tour operators, has secured the prestigious World's Leading Tour Operator Award for 2024, cemen… read more