AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Iconic beach destinations, cultural heritage sites, and city centers risk becoming less attractive to visitors due to pollution, potentially leading to declining tourist arrivals and revenue.

Digital sales remained a critical pillar, accounting for 36.7% of total food and beverage revenue, underscoring the enduring importance of off-premise channels.

The deal grants Southern Sun total operational control over the prestigious dual-property complex, consolidating its dominant presence in Sandton, known as Africa’s “richest square mile.”

The Egyptian city secured the title, awarded for the second consecutive year, following a competition against three other nominated cities from Azerbaijan, Iran, and Pakistan

Mapito Safari Camp adheres to strict ethical wildlife standards, including maintaining safe distances and following designated routes.

The hospitality-centric amenity portfolio is a key selling point, including access to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s highest Infinity Pool, a Sky Lounge, a branded Cigar Lounge, and on-site dining from the renowned Il Borro restaurant.

The 9.4% rise in demand (RPKs) outpaced an 8.3% increase in capacity, pushing the continent’s load factor to its highest-ever level, though it remains the lowest globally.

Operating three times weekly with a stop in Lagos, this new route directly addresses a major logistical gap in intra-African travel.

The new route will connect Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) with King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, operating Airbus A350-900 aircraft with a seating capacity of 303 per flight.

KitchenAI analyzes a comprehensive data set, including item-level cooking times, kitchen display system (KDS) activity, historical performance patterns, and real-time production pace, to generate precise estimates for when orders will be ready.