
QUICK SHOTS
What does travel mean to you? Define it in one word.
Education, by experience
If you could sell only one experience for the rest of your career, what would it be?
Soft adventures in South Africa
If your work life had a movie title, what would you call it?
Back to Africa
What is one life lesson the travel industry has taught you?
K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple & Silly
Name one destination that deserves more love from the travel trade?
Africa’s Eden – Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe
-Jayesh Ashar, Group MD, Pearl Tourism and Leisure Group – Koncept Africa
Ethiopian Airlines to launch Port Harcourt, Nigeria service in December
Ethiopian Airlines will begin scheduled passenger flights to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, from December 1, 2026. The new service will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, connecting Port Harcourt with Addis Ababa. The route will strengthen Ethiopian Airlines’ presence in Nigeria while offering onward connectivity across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, and supporting trade, tourism and investment flows.
StarCruises announces Lebaran 2027 sailings between Jakarta and Singapore
StarCruises will operate special 4-night round-trip cruises between Jakarta and Singapore aboard Star Voyager during the 2027 Lebaran festive season. Departures from Jakarta are scheduled for March 7 and 11, while Singapore sailings will depart on March 5, 9 and 13. The cruises will feature halal dining, family-friendly activities and live entertainment, offering families and friends a convenient festive getaway at sea.
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