Skytrax Awards: Qatar airport dethrones Singapore airport as the best in the world
Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar has clinched the top spot in the 2024 Skytrax awards, dethroning 12-time winner Singapore Changi Airport. This prestigious…
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Flooding and Landslides in Tanzania and Kenya Claims Lives
After days of relentless rainfall across East Africa, the toll of the resulting floods and landslides is becoming tragically clear. In Tanzania, Prime Minister…
Cape Town Named Top Airport in Africa for 2024, Nigeria Excluded from Rankings
Cape Town International Airport has been hailed as the leading airport in Africa, securing the top spot in the latest survey conducted by Skytrax,…
Gen Z travel: How they affect global travel trends
In the evolving landscape of travel, 2024 marks a significant shift as Generation Z (Gen Z) travellers emerge as a formidable force shaping the…
Europe Travel Rebounding to Pre-COVID Levels Despite Increased Costs
According to research from OC&C Strategy Consultants, European travel and tourism are nearing pre-pandemic levels, with travellers showing a willingness to spend more despite…
NANTA: High Airfare In Nigeria Lead to Market Loss to Ghana and Togo
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) highlighted the country’s loss of its travel market to neighbouring countries due to high airfares. President…
Heavy Rainfall in UAE Causes Flooding, Disrupts Services in Dubai and Oman
Torrential rains have engulfed Dubai in a deluge, with over 142mm (5.59 inches) of rainfall inundating the desert city-state within just 24 hours. This…
Airspace in Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon Reopens Following Iranian Attacks
After a tense night of escalating conflict, the skies over Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon have once again opened to civilian air traffic. This follows…
Jordan, Lebanon, others suspends flights after Iran launches drone attack on Israel
German airline group Lufthansa announced on Sunday the suspension of flights to several destinations in the Middle East until at least Tuesday, citing the…
Bulgaria and Romania Become Partial Members of the Visa-Free Schengen Area
On March 31st, Bulgaria and Romania achieved a significant milestone in their integration with the European Union by becoming partial members of the Schengen…
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