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Air Peace: SmartLynx Aircraft Detained By The Airline Finally Departs Nigeria For Spain
The long-running dispute between Air Peace and SmartLynx Airlines has taken a fresh turn, following confirmation that the SmartLynx Estonia Airbus A320, which had remained grounded in Lagos since December 2025, has finally departed Nigeria…
African Travel Commission Boss Welcomes Togo’s 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Africans
The Executive Director of the African Travel Commission , Dr. Lucky Onoriode George, has welcomed the decision by Togo to grant 30-day visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries, describing the move as a major boost for…
WTTC Global Tourism Leadership Event Aboard Cruise Ship Crystal Serenity Ends In Egypt
The World Travel & Tourism Council brought together a select group of global Travel & Tourism leaders in Egypt for a leadership event aboard the cruise ship Crystal Serenity. The event took place from May 6–9, 2026, while the…
Gloria Guevara Reappointed WTTC Chief Executive Officer
Gloria Guevara has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the World Travel & Tourism Council , returning to the organisation at a time of growing uncertainty for the global tourism industry.
UN Tourism: A New Dawn As Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais Set To Resume
The UN Tourism Secretary-General-elect, who will formally assume office at the start of January 2026, is Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates. Elected by the UN Tourism Executive Council and subsequently confirmed by the UN…