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UN Tourism says it received 260 applications from 60 countries and across 5 regions for the fourth edition of the Best Tourism Villages competition. According to UN Tourism, “this year’s initiative will again inspire communities worldwide to harness the power of tourism as a driver of rural development and wellbeing.” UN Tourism says Member States “were invited to submit up …
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, says “it will be processing payments for Travelwings Nigeria, an online travel agency operating in over 100 destinations worldwide.” With an extensive reach across the world, “Travelwings is well positioned to enhance travel experiences for millions of Nigerians traveling for business, education, and pleasure.” By consistently providing an end-to-end travel experience for travelers, including …
UNWTO has celebrated the biggest Ministers Summit on record as it brought tourism leaders together on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London to focus on education and skills development. Welcoming a record 40 Ministers of Tourism, representing every global region and destinations of all sizes, UNWTO Executive Director Natalia Bayona underscored the vital importance of investing …
The UNWTO will host its conference on wine tourism in La Rioja, Spain. With a strong focus on the future of wine tourism, the 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held from 22-24 November 2023, one of the world’s leading wine regions. This event according to the UNWTO will gather diverse industry players around data, governance, innovation, …
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has won the 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards for ‘Best Entertainment’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ in Africa. The award was held in Dublin, Ireland to celebrate airlines being honored with the 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards. According to Ethiopian Airlines, the awards recognize airlines in various regions for providing the best passenger …
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s best airline and the largest aviation group in Africa, has announced the resumption of thrice-weekly passenger flights to Bengaluru, India as of 27 March 2022. The airline announced the recommencement after it halted operations for two years due to the pandemic. Ethiopian operated its first flight services to Bengaluru in October 2019. The capital of the Indian …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management. According to UNWTO, the report features examples from across Asia and the Pacific region while also showcasing the main trends in the use of big data in tourism at the forefront of …
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways PLC (KQ), said it has signed a Strategic Partnership Framework with South African Airways (SAA). KQ said the partnership is a key milestone towards co-starting a Pan African Airline Group by 2023. The partnership framework follows the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) that the two airlines signed two months ago to foster the exchange of knowledge, …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said it has formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Signed by ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano, and by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, the new agreement aims to strengthen the relationship between air transport and tourism in research, policy and management areas, improve coordination on efficient border management priorities, …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to COVID-19 and international travel. It will be presented to the WHO COVID-19 International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Thursday 15 July. According to IATA, WHO specifically …
