African Air Travel Soars, Hilton Honors Excellence, and WiT Africa 2025 Gathers Visionaries
Hilton celebrates team achievements; African airline demand spikes by 12.4%; WiT Africa 2025 focuses on next-gen travel trends.
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SA’s New Tourism COO, Henley Passport Index 2025, and Port Harcourt’s Big Tourism Revamp
Tourism gets a boost with SA's new COO; Henley Passport Index ranks 2025's best and worst; Port Harcourt gears up for a major transformation.
Ecotourism Market Soars, Tangier’s Budget Charm, and Airport Exec Training Expands
Ecotourism set for $829.8B by 2035; Tangier offers budget-friendly Moroccan escapes; SITA bolsters global airport manager training program.
Africa’s Ecotourism Boom, Ethiopian Aviation Upgrades, & Mauritius Tackles Waste
Africa sees ecotourism surge; Ethiopian Airlines amplifies domestic connectivity; Mauritius launches zero-waste initiative for sustainable tourism.
Africa’s 2025 Meetings & Events Calendar: Key Dates & Venues
Plan your 2025 meetings industry calendar now! This guide lists key events from January 12th (PCMA Convening Leaders) through December 11th (IAEE Expo!).
Nigerian Firm NAHCO Re-Secures Major Airline Contracts
NAHCO extends ground handling contracts with Emirates (until 2029), Virgin Atlantic (until 2028), and Turkish Airlines (until December 2029).
Zambia’s Expanded Visa-Free Policy: A Tourism Boost for Africa
Zambia expands its visa-free policy to 167 countries, effective January 1, 2025. This boosts tourism and investment, strengthening Zambia's global appeal.
Calabar Carnival 2025: Going Global – Governor Otu’s Big Promise
Building on its success as Africa's biggest street party, Governor Otu promises an international spectacle.
Overland Airways Expands: Gambia Flights & African Connectivity Boost
Overland Airways secures Gambia's Fifth Freedom rights, launching thrice-weekly Lagos-Banjul flights via Freetown starting December 24, 2024
Ghana’s Ground Handling: Post-COVID Boom, Aviance MD Reveals
Ghana's ground handling industry is booming post-COVID. Aviance Ghana celebrates 30 years of success, highlighting growth and future investments in AI. Virgin Atlantic's arrival is further evidence of this upward trend.