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The countdown to Meetings Africa (MA) 2025* is officially underway, with media and visitor registration now open. Exhibitor and buyer registration, which began in November 2024, has already attracted strong interest, reflecting the growing anticipation for this premier event. Due to the surge in demand, exhibitors and buyers are encouraged to confirm their participation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. As the continent's leading trade show for the business events industry, Meeting Africa promises great opportunities to engage with top buyers and discover innovative products and services. Meetings Africa is a well-established trade platform with a proven track record…

Digitization of South Africa's passport How new changes will enhance global travel and increase access to key destinations in Europe, the US, Asia and more – Travel And Tour World Copyright © Travel and Tour World – All Rights Reserved Source link

– Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will work with selected partners and agents in Cape Town and Johannesburg from January 15th to 21st, 2025. – The South African roadshow will include conferences, training sessions, hosted dinners, Norwegian Dawn ship visits and the introduction of NCL Connect, the company’s new marketing platform for the travel community. JOHANNESBURG – January 16, 2024 – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the global cruise travel innovator, is launching new co-branded marketing specifically designed for the travel partner community at this week’s South Africa roadshow. Introducing our solution, NCL Connect. Kevin Bubolz, Vice President and Managing Director of…

Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe EFIS Maroc, a subsidiary of ECS Group, has announced a strategic partnership with China Eastern Airlines to operate three weekly cargo flights between Casablanca, Morocco and Shanghai, China. The flight will be operated by a Boeing 787-900 aircraft with a cargo capacity of 18 tonnes and is designed to support the automotive industry ensuring timely and safe transportation of high-value parts between the two countries. Jean Ceccardi, CEO of ECS Group, described the partnership as an “important milestone” and said: “We will combine regional expertise…

South African low-cost airline Flysafair could be stripped of some of its most profitable routes after regulators found it breached rules on foreign ownership standards. The country's authorities state that 75% of the voting rights of aviation licensees (airlines) are owned by South African residents, and that licensees effectively control the airline, its finances and operations. It is argued that there must be. The case was initiated following a complaint by the owner of fellow South African airline Lyft Air, citing anti-competitive practices and alleging non-compliance with relevant regulations. In its initial response to the investigation being carried out by…

A cooperation agreement between Icelandair and U.S. low-cost airline Southwest Airlines is set to expand to additional transit points beyond the original proposal in Baltimore. The two airlines reached a tentative strategic partnership agreement last year, and both sides have now finalized the new agreement. Icelandair says it will add connections in Nashville and Denver, as well as Baltimore-Washington. The partnership with Baltimore will take effect in February. “(This) will allow customers to easily connect between the networks of both airlines,” Icelandair said, adding that it will be Southwest Airlines' first airline partner. Icelandair added that the expansion to Nashville…

Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts continues to reshape Umhlanga's coastline with the launch of Pearls Shore, the seventh phase of the acclaimed Pearls development. Spread beautifully along KwaZulu-Natal's most famous coastline, The Pearls has been offering unparalleled beachfront living for many years. Capital is currently expanding its offering with Pearls Shore, scheduled for completion between March and May 2025. This latest development further cements the property's position as Durban's premier real estate. Mark Wachsberger, CEO of The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts, said: We operate at 90% occupancy almost all the time and the demand for this property has led…

Kenya Airways, one of Africa's leading airlines, has achieved a significant milestone in the aviation industry. The company reported a profit for the first time in 11 years and is on track to break even in 2024 after a long road to business survival. Kenya Airways' recognition, including being named Africa's leading airline at the World Travelers Awards, is a testament to its dedication and success. Julius Tyle, Kenya Airways Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, highlighted the airline's commitment to transformation and growth. He emphasized the importance of sustainability and profitability in the company's vision to become a selected and…

Featured image credit: @shortfinal_aviation, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Air New Zealand remains the world's safest airline in 2025, according to AirlinesRatings.com. The Airline Safety and Product Ratings website rated 385 airlines using a seven-star rating system that considers a variety of factors. Qantas follows Air New Zealand by just 1.5 points. Third place on the list of the world's safest airlines is tied for third place with Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Qatar Airways, all demonstrating good safety practices, pilot skills and fleet management. Hong Kong Express was named the world's safest low-cost airline in 2025. Air New Zealand's…

Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Africa's largest airline, has announced new direct flights between Hyderabad (HYD) and Addis Ababa (ADD). The airline will begin operating flights to Hyderabad from June 16, 2025. This is an important step in strengthening India-Africa ties while expanding Ethiopian Airlines' footprint in the Indian subcontinent. Photo: Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – Ethiopian Airlines, ET-AQO, Boeing 737-860, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66221566 Ethiopia Flights from Hyderabad to Addis Ababa Starting June 16, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines will connect Hyderabad and Addis Ababa. The airline operates three flights a week. The great circle distance between the two…