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Airline News Arik Air Healthcare Flights Propel Nigeria’s Medical Tourism Boom by Familugba Victor 9 months ago by Familugba Victor 9 months ago 1.3K views Arik Air, a leading Nigerian airline, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Hospitals for Humanity on June 3, intending to boost medical tourism. The partnership aims to provide 150 Nigerian children with … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Airline News IATA Urges African Governments to Cut Aviation Taxes by Oluwafemi Kehinde 9 months ago by Oluwafemi Kehinde 9 months ago 1.4K views Travel News Africa reports that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned African governments against “milking aviation.” At its 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi, IATA urged Africa to stop the … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Nigeria Tourism News Dangote Urges Investment in Local Pharmaceuticals to Curb Health Tourism by Familugba Victor 9 months ago by Familugba Victor 9 months ago 1.5K views The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called for an end to health tourism in Nigeria, advocating for increased local investment in pharmaceutical production and stronger partnerships with global … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Africa Tourism News Morocco & UN Tourism Pioneer Africa’s First Innovation Office in Rabat by Rex Clarke 9 months ago by Rex Clarke 9 months ago 1.5K views In a historic move for African tourism development, the Kingdom of Morocco and UN Tourism have finalised a landmark agreement to establish Africa’s first UN Tourism Thematic Office in Rabat’s … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Travel Tech News CaptainBook Launches First AI Assistant to Revolutionise Selling Tours & Experiences by Oluwafemi Kehinde 9 months ago by Oluwafemi Kehinde 9 months ago 1.3K views Breaking Travel News reports that booking management system CaptainBook has just launched an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed for the Tours and Experiences sector. The AI is the travel and … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Africa Tourism News Namibia Simplifies Entry to Attract More African Tourists by Familugba Victor 9 months ago by Familugba Victor 9 months ago 1.5K views Namibia has dramatically improved its visa system, streamlining the process to make travel faster and more convenient for African tourists eager to explore the country’s breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife. … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Airline News Nigeria Cleared All Airline Trapped Funds as Mozambique Owes $846M – IATA by Oluwafemi Kehinde 9 months ago by Oluwafemi Kehinde 9 months ago 1.5K views The latest report released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) painted a bleak picture of African aviation. Aviation Metric reports that, citing IATA’s report, governments across Africa have blocked … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Nigeria Tourism News 2025 Hajj: Avoid unauthorised engagements, NAHCON warns operators by Familugba Victor 9 months ago by Familugba Victor 9 months ago 1.2K views The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned Nigerian private tour operators participating in this year’s Hajj against any dealings that could endanger pilgrim welfare or violate Saudi Arabian … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Travel Events Africa Youth Tourism Summit 2025 Heads to Johannesburg by Oluwafemi Kehinde 9 months ago by Oluwafemi Kehinde 9 months ago 1.5K views According to Travel and Tour World, the highly anticipated 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (AYTIS 2025) will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from June 24th … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Africa Tourism News South Africa Digital Visa Scheme Welcomes Over 11,000 Tourists by Familugba Victor 9 months ago by Familugba Victor 9 months ago 1.4K views The Department of Tourism has praised the success of the South Africa Digital Visa initiative, crediting the Digital Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) for enabling the arrival of over 11,000 … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail