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Our CEO, Natalia Rosa, shared the stage with airline executives at a recent a AviaDev workshop. The talking point? The potential of national tourism boards to boost Africa air routes. Natalia wears many hats, one of them being the Project Lead of the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance.     At the workshop, hosted in collaboration with the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance, airline executives emphasised the long-term economic growth African routes could spur, underlining the importance of air connectivity in developing Africa’s tourism industry.  Natalia stressed: “Aviation is not a luxury, it's the lifeblood of a modern regional economy. Improved air connectivity unlocks a range of benefits: it streamlines travel, opens doors for new tourism markets, and strengthens regional economic ties.”      The airline executives who joined the discussion: kojo Bentum-Williams, UN Tourism's Senior Africa Communications Expert, Sylvain Bosc, former Chief Commercial Officer of SAA and Fastjet, Gavin Eccles, Head of Vertical at BAE Ventures, Tim Harris, of Helm Growth Advisors, Jillian Blackbeard, CEO of Africa’s Eden Tourism Association. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/dSv6kaCi #BigAmbitions #SADC #AviaDev #Aviation #Airline 

Did you know that the port of Turku was already known even in the Mediterranean countries in the 12th century? For that we are to thank the Arab Al-Idris who drew the port under the name Abuwa in his map in 1154. This year will therefore be 870 years since the first proven appearance of the port on maps. During the anniversary year, we take a peek into the past with the help of old photos. In post-war Finland, traveling abroad was only a distant dream. Even in the early 1950s, for example, a ferry trip to Sweden was considered a luxury. However, during the 1950s, tourism became more common, and as ferry travel became more popular, there was a demand for increased passenger capacity on ships. The steamship S/S Wellamo was built in 1927. After World War II, in 1945, the vessel was converted to be oil-heated and equipped with radar - the second Finnish vessel to do so. Wellamo's large passenger capacity served on the Turku–Mariehamn–Stockholm route between 1945–1960. #870thanniversary #throwbackthursday

Official Time To Travel To Latvia Interview now LIVE! Check out more information about a legitimate local by the name of Roberta who gives you some very interesting and need to know facts about her homeland. Regardless if you are planning to travel to Latvia or not, this video provides some very interesting cultural and charming information. Worth the watch! #latvia #latvian #tourism #touring #localguide IziMarkPublishing©

“Exciting times ahead for Anguilla! 🌴✈️ Check out this sneak peek of our stunning new airport terminal – a game changer for island access. Stay tuned for progress updates! 🏝️🛫 #AnguillaAirport #IslandTransformation #TravelGoals”

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airBaltic Launches Direct Flights From Riga To Skopje, Chisinau, And Pristina airBaltic announces that as part of its 2024 summer season, it has launched direct flights from Riga to Skopje, Chisinau, and Pristina. These new services connect Latvia’s capital with the new destinations of North Macedonia, Moldova, and Kosovo, offering two weekly flights to each new city and enhanced travel options. Click here to read more: https://cutt.ly/aee8U50t #aviationonline #aviationindustry #aviationnews #travelindustry #airlineindustry

Entebbe International Airport is Uganda’s major entry and exit point for international flights. In this article, we are going to dive into a guide on all you need to know on entry while traveling to Uganda. https://t.co/MrTZNriF8N

Russian tourist flow to Turkey expected to exceed 6 mln by 2023 end 5.2 mln Russian travelers visited Turkey in 2022 The tourist flow from Russia to Turkey at the end of 2023 will exceed 6 mln people, which is at least 15% more than in 2022, Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) Maya Lomidze told TASS. "More than 6 mln tourists," Lomidze said, answering a question. In 2022, 5.2 mln Russian travelers visited Turkey. Earlier, ATOR, with reference to official Turkish statistics, reported that the tourist flow from Russia to Turkey for 10 months of this year amounted to 5.8 mln trips - Russians accounted for 21% of the total foreign tourist flow to Turkey during this period. #business #finance #financialservices

Africa's Top 10 best Airports: Where Does Bole Airport Stand? In #Skytrax's 2024 regional rankings, it's notable that Bole International Airport does not appear on the top 10 list. Despite Ethiopian Airlines' status as Africa's most profitable carrier and boasting the continent's largest fleet of 135 aircraft, its hub is noticeably absent from these respected rankings. This omission points to potential areas where Bole Airport might enhance its offerings. Ethiopian Airlines' operational successes highlight a contrast that merits attention, especially given that Ethiopian Airlines and the Ethiopia Airport Enterprise are managed by separate entities, yet remain connected. Here are the TOP-10 best regional Airport in Africa: 1. Durban King Shaka. South Africa 🇿🇦 2. Marrakech. Morocco 🇲🇦 3. Kigali. Rwanda 🇷🇼 4. Port Elizabeth. South Africa 🇿🇦 5. Bloemfontein. South Africa 🇿🇦 6. East London. South Africa 🇿🇦 7. Entebbe Airport. Uganda 🇺🇬 8. Antananarivo Airport. Madagascar 🇲🇬 9. Rabat. Morocco 🇲🇦 10.Luanda. Angola 🇦🇴 https://lnkd.in/en7g4kHp #Aviation #Travel #Africa #Airports #EthiopianAirlines #SkytraxAwards #PassengerSatisfaction #AirportManagement #ContinuousImprovement

Our associate member ports along the West African coast are the backbone of regional cooperation and connectivity. Linking cargo and culture, they're the anchor of trade, tourism, and exchange. Let's give a hearty salute to their unwavering contribution! #pmawca #portsmanagement #ports #portmanagement #maritimeoperations #port #portworkers #substainability #globaltrade #maritimesecurity #maritimeindustry #seaport