Globally renowned institutions and academics endorse Gloria Guevara for UN Tourism Secretary-General
Globally renowned institutions and academics endorse Gloria Guevara for UN Tourism Secretary-General | Gloria Guevara, leading candidate for Secretary-General of UN Tourism, has received the formal endorsement of a wide coalition of leading academics and from global institutions — the only candidate in the race to secure such broad backing from both the academic and tourism sectors. In a public...
Transport Minister Champions Human Capital At Global Aviation Forum
Transport Minister Champions Human Capital At Global Aviation Forum | By Dominick Andoh | In a compelling address to global aviation leaders, Ghana’s Minister for Transport, Mr. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, called for renewed global emphasis on human capital development amid the rapid technological evolution shaping air traffic management systems. The minister delivered his remarks during the opening of the...
See How Many People Used Dubai Airport in Q1 2025
See How Many People Used Dubai Airport in Q1 2025 | Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 23.4 million guests in the first quarter of 2025, maintaining strong momentum and reinforcing its position as the world’s leading international airport. The performance reflects both Dubai’s growing appeal as a global destination and DXB’s continued role as the gateway of choice for millions of...
United Invests in Aircraft Start-Up JetZero
United Invests In Aircraft Start-Up JetZero | United has invested in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional...
WTTC launches ‘Together in Travel’ SME initiative with VFS as partner
WTTC launches ‘Together in Travel’ SME initiative with VFS as partner | In a landmark move to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the global travel industry, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Together in Travel SME initiative, with VFS Global proudly joining as a Founding Partner. WTTC is the only global body representing the travel...
Ghana rolls out chip-embedded passports today
Ghana rolls out chip-embedded passports today | Ghana has started the issuance of chip-embedded passports today, Monday, April 28, 2025. The upgraded passports feature advanced biometric capabilities and are designed to gradually replace the existing biometric passports. All current biometric passports remain valid. The new documents will be linked to the national identification system, providing a more secure and efficient...
IATA quantifies aviation’s contribution to Egypt’s GDP
IATA quantifies aviation's contribution to Egypt's GDP | A new study released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that measures the significant economic and employment benefits aviation, including aviation-related tourism, generates for Egypt, shows that in 2023, aviation contributed 5.3% to Egypt’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In monetary terms, aviation and allied businesses contributed $ 21 billion of economic...
Olusegun Obasanjo Writes: Breaking the Cycle of African Debt
Olusegun Obasanjo Writes: Breaking the Cycle of African Debt | We are entering a new era marked by profound geopolitical shifts, shrinking development assistance, rising trade barriers, and escalating global conflicts. Amid these challenges, however, lies a unique opportunity to foster new and innovative global partnerships grounded in mutually beneficial investments and shared values. Africa should be central to any...
Pope Francis and the Path to a Just Economy
Pope Francis and the Path to a Just Economy | By Martín Guzmán & Joseph E. Stiglitz | With the passing of Pope Francis, the world has lost an extraordinary leader. But his legacy will endure – not only in the hearts of those he inspired, but in the concrete efforts he set in motion to build a more...
How Digital Borders are transforming travel
How Digital Borders are transforming travel | By Andy Smith | Take eight billion people a year and squeeze them through the eye of a needle. You have 30 seconds. Now go… That’s the dilemma facing under-resourced airports and border control officers. Eight billion airline passengers taking off, landing and being funnelled through constrained immigration and customs control points by...
