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A new report finds that 14% more travelers from Canada visited the Caribbeans in the first half of 2024. Overall, international travel to the Caribbean is up 10% year-over-year, with the Canadian segment seeing more growth than the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Airlift to and within the Caribbean has also seen growth in 2024; Canada outpaces the rest of the world here too, with seat capacity seeing a 17% boost (compared to 13% globally). Read More: https://ow.ly/UBJV50S2PEJ

International Arrivals to South Africa - The main markets Statistics South Africa released figures on International Tourist Arrivals from January to September. The cumulative figures for the entire period from 2009 to 2024 show that just over 25 million arrived from 37 countries. We have separated them to reflect the monthly flow, and it makes for an extremely interesting analysis to view the changes and flow over time. It is time that the Government, Tourist Bodies, Business South Africa, Airlines and Aviation industry begin to plan for a way forward. The total figure is approximately 30 million, excluding the land border crossings. 61% came from the UK, USA, Germany, Zambia, France , Netherlands and Australia. It is no longer what it has been Contact us further if you would like to see the monthly flow for each of the 27 countries. #Tourism #Aviation

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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

Russia, Saudi Arabia discuss measures to improve transport communications Key arrangements will underlie the memorandum of cooperation that the parties agree to sign by the end of 2024 MOSCOW, August 15/ Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov discussed measures of increasing investment cooperation between the two countries, reducing visa barriers and improving transport connectivity during the online meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb, ministry’s press service said. "In conclusion of the meeting, the parties outlined a series of practical steps of improving quality and awareness of tourism products in markets of both countries, strengthening investment cooperation, lowering visa barriers and enhancing transport connectivity," the press service informed. Key arrangements will underlie the memorandum of cooperation that the parties agree to sign by the end of 2024. "We will be able to bring ties between the countries in the tourist sphere to a cardinally new level by joint efforts. It is important at the same time to ensure affordability and convenience of tourist trips for our citizens," Reshetnikov noted. The mutual tourist traffic between Russia and Saudi Arabia is growing proactively. The inbound tourist flow of Saudi Arabian tourists to Russia surged by 12 times year on year in the first half of 2024. #business #finance #financialservices

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China sees a 78% year-on-year rise in Q3 international air travel https://lnkd.in/g4CkEz49 International air passenger number rebounded to over 90% of 2019 levels.

Luxembourg is the first and only country in the world that made Public Transport completely free in the entire country. Luxembourg became the first country in the world to scrap fares on all public transport in 2020. Three years later, residents are filled with praise for the scheme. The system allows them to "travel easily", as well as being "very positive for the environment", some say. For others, the popular system has come to be seen as a "fundamental right". - For the Latest News and Updates Follow Go Shorts

Direct flights between South Africa and Perth have resumed for the first time since the pandemic, with South African Airways #AirbusA340 landing today at Perth Airport. The resumed route will connect over 40,000 more passengers in each direction between Perth and Johannesburg. To learn more about what this means for the economy and specific sectors, check the full story below 👇 #corporatetraveller #perth #SMETravel #travelnews

Top 10 Busiest Intra-African Air Routes As air travel in Africa continues to expand, certain routes have become key connectors for trade, tourism, and regional business. The AFRAA Air Traffic Report 2024 highlights the busiest intra-African air routes, with South Africa leading with five major routes, followed by Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria. Key points: Africa’s air traffic is booming, with intra-African routes representing 30% of total traffic in Q1 2024. Factors driving traffic include trade, tourism, and strategic locations for international connections. Despite growing air connectivity, Africa still represents less than 4% of the global air market. Fantein’s market research solutions can provide insights into the aviation industry’s dynamics, helping businesses capitalise on these growing routes. WE KNOW AFRICA #FanteinResearch #AviationTrends #IntraAfricanRoutes #AirTravel #MarketInsights #WeKnowAfrica