Egypt police ‘kill 40 militants’ in raids after tourist bus blast
Police in Egypt have killed dozens of militants during security raids on their hideouts, the interior ministry has said. The raids killed “40 terrorists” in Giza and North Sinai on […]
The 2018 Innovators in Travel, Hospitality and Aviation- Collin Nagy writes
Hospitality is a creative act and by looking at who is doing things well, the entire industry can take away some necessary inspiration as they begin to execute 2019 plans. […]
Ethiopian Implements IATA’s Fast Travel Self Check-in Initiative
Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce to its customers worldwide that it has fully implemented Self Check-in […]
Le Quartier Français reopens in South Africa
The boutique hotel Le Quartier Français, part of the Leeu Collection, located in Franschhoek in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, has now completed its refurbishment and expansion. The […]
#RwandAir confirms launch of #AddisAbaba flights from April next year
RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda today formally announced that it will commence flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, in April 2019. RwandAir will […]
Marriott commits to cage-free eggs — and gives protesters vegan sandwiches to celebrate
Chickens on a farm in Stradbroke, England. Jamie McDonald/Getty Images This is the latest in a long string of successful corporate campaigns. In 2013, the Marriott International hotel chain promised […]
UNWTO and ETC Launch Report on Health Tourism
Madrid, Spain, 27 December 2018 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the European Travel Commission (ETC) launched a new report on health tourism. Part of their joint research […]
Gatwick Airport: Majority stake sold to French firm
A majority stake in Gatwick Airport is to be sold to French operator Vinci Airports for £2.9bn. Vinci Airports, part of infrastructure group Vinci, will buy 50.01% of the UK’s […]
Kenya Airways submits proposal to KAA over Nairobi hub
Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) has formally submitted a proposal to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) regarding the airline’s interest in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. In a statement issued […]