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Inbound Tourism

South Africa taking measures to grow inbound tourism

South African Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, and Tourism Minister, Derek Hanekom, met with 16 hosted journalists from around the world in a candid discussion...
Brexit Planning

Aviation: No-Deal Brexit Planning

IATA has issued a statement saying its notes the outcome of the European Union trialogue which has substantially revised the Commission’s original no-deal Brexit proposals of last...
Wildlife crime

Qatar Airways strengthens its commitment to fighting wildlife crime

Qatar Airways has launched an industry-leading training programme focused on preventing illegal wildlife trafficking. The e-learning package, developed by Qatar Airways to enhance employee...
British Airways Africa

Watch: British Airways plane attempts to land amid strong crosswinds

A British Airways flight en-route to Gibraltar was forced to divert to Malaga on 25 February, after strong crosswinds caused the plane to...
Collaboration is key

Collaboration is key to Africa’s growth in business events sector

Meetings Africa 2019 got off to a vibrant start as experts from the business events sector shared their ideas and expertise on the aptly...
Travel friction

Traveller feedback will mitigate negative effects of travel friction

Direct feedback from frequent corporate travellers can be a powerful tool in the arsenal of a Travel Manager or Corporate Travel Procurement Manager in their efforts to...
North Island

ASMALLWORLD AG: to manage the renowned North Island Resort in the Seychelles

ASMALLWORLD AG will manage the iconic North Island Resort in the Seychelles, that will join Marriott International's the Luxury Collection brand portfolio in December...
Hidden disabilities

Virgin Atlantic launches Hidden Disabilities scheme

Virgin Atlantic has launched a Hidden Disabilities scheme across its networks. The initiative aims to make flying easier and less stressful for those who may face...
Flights to Zimbabwe

Oman and Sri-Lanka to launch flights to Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwean Information, Media and Broadcasting Services cabinet has recently approved to sign bilateral air service agreements with Oman Air and Sri Lankan Airlines,...
Aviation safety

MedAire and Control Risks publish Best Action Position paper on aviation security

MedAire and Control Risks released a joint position paper on best practices to proactively prepare for – and mitigate – risks within the aviation...