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Tourism industry slow to adopt Zim's ZiG

A month after the introduction of Zimbabwes new currency, the ZiG, the tourism industry is slow to adopt its use. The new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) is backed by a combination of precious minerals, including gold as well as foreign curre
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13 May 2024

Aviation industry reduces baggage mishandling

Iata has released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking, revealing notable improvements. Focused on Iata Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer, and arrival, the survey
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13 May 2024

'Paramedics took far too long to arrive,' ACSA responds to DA's Chris Pappas' claims over medical emergency at OR Tambo International Airport

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has clarified an incident in which an elderly traveller got sick at the domestic departures at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng.ACSA issued a statement this weekend following the incident on
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13 May 2024

Airlink switches over to NDC

Airlink has announced that its NDC offering will come on stream globally from July 31, on which date a distribution fee will be applied to normal GDS (Edifact) bookings. By introducing NDC, Airlink and its industry partners can start taking
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12 May 2024

Zim's ZiG - tourism industry hesitant

A month after the introduction of Zimbabwes new currency, the ZiG, the tourism industry is slow to adopt its use. The new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) is backed by a combination of precious minerals, including gold as well as foreign curre
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12 May 2024

Accor has an agent loyalty programme

Accor hotels has announced the launch of its new loyalty and awards programme for travel advisers, HERA. The programme is available to travel advisers worldwide. The new loyalty programme replaces the former Famous Agents programme and adds
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12 May 2024

Finance Bill: Vehicle owners to pay annual tax of up to Sh100,000

What you need to know: The deduction, called motor vehicle tax, will be paid on each vehicle at the time of issuing an insurance cover. Vehicle owners will start paying an annual tax of up to Sh100,000 depending on the value of thei
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11 May 2024

I am retired and expecting Sh520,000 pension, how do I invest this money?

Small budgetOne of the options you can explore is visiting these countries to see if they are really what you imagined before relocating. You do not need to rush this. You could set aside a small budget for it as you process the necessary p
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11 May 2024

Corporate travellers fear airlift inconsistency

When corporates travel into Africa, their concerns are the reliability of airlines and airlift, personal safety and security, and ensuring visas are received on time, according to a Travel News poll. The poll revealed that 45% of travel age
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10 May 2024

Bonza goes bust

Australian low-cost point-to-point domestic carrier Bonza has stopped operating. The airline began operating in January 2023, promising to reduce domestic fares, while simultaneously paying tribute to matey Aussie culture. Tickets we
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07 May 2024