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How Sustainable is Arik’s New York Operations?
- By Pearl Ngwama
- Published December 9th, 2009
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Arik Air, a demestic airline on November 29 made history being the
first Nigerian airline to fly this route after the demise of Nigerian
Airways about a decade ago. However, not a few Nigerians have
entertained fears on the sustainability of this route, while some
believe that the achievement of category one aviation status by Nigeria
early next year will boost the operations, reports PEARL NGWAMA.
Mercedes E-Class in Top Luxury Vehicle Sales list
- By Pearl Ngwama
- Published November 10th, 2009
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THE Mercedes E-Class, comprising the Saloon and E-Coupe currently takes
lead in the luxury vehicle market having recently been adjudged one of
the best selling models in the upper range segment worldwide.
Emirates Awarded Best Airline in Africa
- By Pearl Ngwama
- Published November 10th, 2009
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ROUNDING off its expo with an award ceremony, the AKWAABA Travel Market
2009, a travel and tourism trade exhibition held at the Expo centre of
Eko Hotel and suites in Lagos recently rated Emirates airline best
airline into Africa.
Overland Airways Opens Katsina Route
- By Pearl Ngwama
- Published November 10th, 2009
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IN line with its route expansion, Overland Airways has commenced flight operations to Katsina State effective November 2.
Arik Strengthens Executive Team for Growth
- By Pearl Ngwama
- Published November 10th, 2009
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TO further strategise the airline for growth and development, Arik Air
recently strengthened its executive team with the secondment of two
executives from Arik International SA.
Akwaaba 2009: Yet Another Splendid Outing
- By Lucky George
- Published November 10th, 2009
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AKWAABA African Travel Market [AFTM], a three-day event, which
attracted exhibitors from within and outside Nigeria, created a rare
avenue for tourism and travel experts to cross-fertilise ideas on new
areas of investment opportunity, and how to sustain business network
and innovation through a unified forum has come and gone.
Decline in International Tourism Eases
- By Lucky George
- Published November 10th, 2009
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INTERNATIONAL tourist arrivals worldwide are estimated to have declined
by 7 per cent between January and August 2009. Destinations worldwide
recorded a total of 600 million arrivals, down from 643 million in the
same period of 2008.
Kenya: Tourism to Suffer from New UK Airport Levy
- By Lucky George
- Published November 10th, 2009
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THE recent introduction of the air passenger duty (APD) for departures
from United Kingdom airports to long haul destinations is causing
jitters within the tourism industry, with players fearing that they
could lose British tourists.

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